Wesley Mission

For more than 200 years, our vision has been to do all the good we can – by supporting people in all stages of life, advocating for the vulnerable, and fighting injustice and inequity. We’ve refreshed our website and brand to be more accessible and serve people better. This shift reflects our relentless commitment and our unchanging heart – to do more good, because every life matters. Share this vision? Follow us for ways to help and inspiring stories, or click through to see how we can help you 👉 https://lnkd.in/gjhfhfhP

💙 A heartfelt thank you to our incredible donors. Your generosity has made a real, lasting difference for families facing eviction and homelessness. This winter, you ensured they had safe homes, nourishing meals and critical support – helping them rebuild and move forward with dignity. Because of you, more than 3000 Australians now have safe and stable places to call home. Your kindness is life-changing. From all of us at Wesley Mission, and from the families you’ve stood beside, thank you. Stay connected with us. Your support continues to change lives. 👉 https://lnkd.in/g3ahCqQy #WesleyMission #CommunityImpact #EndHomelessness #ThankYou #GiveHope

Meet Halen, an accredited therapy dog making a huge impact at Wesley Youth Accommodation. Owned and trained by Julz, our dedicated Youth Housing Worker, Halen provides essential emotional support to young people who've experienced homelessness. Wesley Mission is committed to innovative support methods that offer unconditional comfort. Watch the video to learn more about the impact of Halen the therapy dog. Find out more about our homelessness services here: https://lnkd.in/g3YX6t_c

🤗 Integrated mental health support: Meeting families where they are. 💙 Our partnership with Heal2Soul has delivered 134 therapy sessions and 111 mental health consultations, supporting 24 new families in their healing journey this year. Mental health challenges don't follow business hours or convenient schedules. Whether it's a teenager facing crisis at 2am, a parent experiencing anxiety during school pickup, or trauma resurfacing unexpectedly, timely, accessible support is crucial. This partnership ensures families receive professional mental health services as part of their broader support network, rather than being referred elsewhere. It's integrated care that recognises the interconnected nature of family wellbeing. By combining Wesley Family Preservation's expertise with Heal2Soul's specialised mental health services, we're creating a comprehensive support model that addresses both immediate needs and long-term family stability.

🌐 Breaking down language barriers to build stronger communities. 🤝 This year, our partnership with Community Migrant Resource Centre delivered critical language and cultural support to 42 families and 120 children across 100 referrals. The impact goes beyond translation services. When an Afghan mother finally feels heard at her child's school meeting, or an Iranian family navigates complex systems with confidence, we're witnessing community integration at its most meaningful. Our collaboration spans five key languages – Dari, Arabic, Mandarin, Nepali, and Farsi – ensuring culturally responsive support that meets families where they are. This partnership shows how strategic collaboration can create lasting change. By combining Wesley Mission's 200+ years of community service with CMRC's expertise, we're building pathways to connection and understanding.

NAIDOC Week reminded us what happens when we show up as a community. At Whalan Reserve, kids were busy making bead bracelets while others took part in traditional dance. Our Targeted Early Intervention team was there too, along with Baabayn Aboriginal Corporation and The Holy Family Parish Services. At Nepean River in Penrith, we laced up our boots for something special. This was our fifth annual NAIDOC River Walk. Staff from across Wesley Mission – Family Preservation, out-of-home care and Targeted Early Intervention – walked the 6.5km bridge-to-bridge track together. Some pushed further, clocking up marathon distances. We walked as one team, raising funds for the Indigenous Marathon Foundation. At Quakers Hill High School, we sat in a Yarning Circle. There was truth telling. Story sharing. Aunties from Baabayn, students, teachers, and our team creating space for voices that need to be heard. Three events. One message: When we walk together, we walk further. The strongest communities are built when we listen, learn and stand alongside each other.

For our Family Preservation Caseworker Allie, NAIDOC Week is all about community and advocacy work which helps bridge gaps.  “Every day we are advocating,” she says.   “We are trying our best to bridge gaps and get people to understand there's a lot still to go, but I think NAIDOC Week is that national platform where we can actually voice it and be heard on a further broader lens.” 

Safe, secure, affordable homes for people who need them most – It’s a privilege to join with government and community to deliver almost 100 affordable rental units and supported housing units in Curtin, a suburb of Canberra. We’re grateful for the partners; ACT Government, Federal Government, Woden Valley Uniting Church, Uniting Church in Australia - Synod of NSW and ACT and MyHome in Canberra who are bringing this vision to life, and excited to be part of a collaborative effort to give what everyone needs: a real home. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gQBXU9Z6

Kathy Donnelly, Wesley Mission’s Reconciliation Action Lead, says NAIDOC Week is a chance to honour indigenous voices – and keep the fire burning. How will you celebrate NAIDOC Week? You can support and get to know your local Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities through activities and events held across the country 👉 https://lnkd.in/gnrqNFBX

Ready to make a deeper impact in your community? ✨ You're invited to Together for Communities NSW, a free event dedicated to community transformation through faith and action. 🗓️ Date: 11 September 📍 Venue: Alan Walker Village, Carlingford ⏰ Time: 9am to 3pm This isn't just a conference. It's a gathering for church and community leaders to discuss how to create opportunities and cast hope in our local neighbourhoods. Hear from leading practitioners tackling real-world challenges. Including our own CEO & Superintendent at Wesley Mission, Stu Cameron. Stu brings both business insight and biblical leadership, driven by a passion for driving real advocacy and stewardship in the community sector. We're walking alongside incredible partners such as Baptist Association of Churches in NSW & ACT, The Salvation Army Australia and Mission Australia. The event is hosted by COACH Network and includes contributors such as Erica Butler, Jon Owen, Karina Kreminski, Jamie Freeman, Marbuen Diaz, Mehdi Nasiri Boomeh, Todd Darvas and Wayne Pickford. Your community is waiting. Don't miss this chance to be inspired, connect with peers and gain practical tools to strengthen your vital community work. Secure your free spot today. 🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/gmVjXmef