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"I owe the Timorese people my father's life"
September 8, 2022We recently spoke with one of our supporters, Mary Haire. She told us the incredible story of her father, Jerry Haire, who served in Timor Leste in 1942.
The heartbeat of the Josephite Sisters in the East Kimberley
September 8, 2022Nearly 60 years ago, the first Sisters of St Joseph arrived in the town of Wyndham in East Kimberley, Western Australia.
Education beyond the classroom in Peru
September 8, 2022Education doesn’t just happen in the classroom, but also in the home and within the community.
Supporting regional Australians
September 8, 2022Financial inclusion is about making sure that everyday financial services are available to everyone at a reasonable cost — instead of pushing people, who are already struggling, even further to the margins.
The importance of early education in Fiji
September 8, 2022In Fiji, people from remote islands often come to the city in search of work and end up living in informal ‘squatter’ settlements
Peruvian Women in community leadership
September 8, 2022Women have incredible power to uplift their communities to flourish together! But to be able to do this, women experiencing marginalisation must first be supported to realise their inherent value.
What Saint Mary MacKillop's legacy looks like today
August 1, 2022In celebration of Mary’s Feast Day on 8th August, our CEO Jane Woolford reflects on her recent travels to see Mary’s legacy alive today.
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I would like to offer our heartfelt thanks to each of you for the good wishes, prayers and thoughtful messages you send through to us each day.
Tetun storybooks bridging the gap for Timorese children
March 1, 2022Our Tetun Literacy and Teacher Training Project in Timor-Leste is improving educational outcomes for children in remote and rural areas and revitalising the native Tetun language.
With your support, the Sisters are reaching those most in need in Peru
March 1, 2022In Peru, we are proud to work with the Sisters of St Joseph to improve quality of life for children and adults living in some of the most remote parts of the country.