Stories
We are committed to sharing the positive outcomes of our work. These stories showcase the impact of our programs and the adaptations and innovations occurring in communities across Australia and internationally.
Hillcrest Christian College offers the Seasons for Growth program to help students maintain their wellbeing
Hillcrest Christian College offers the Seasons for Growth program to help students maintain their wellbeing
Time and space to heal following a natural disaster
Sharon, a school counsellor and Stormbirds Companion, is passionate about the Stormbirds program and has seen first-hand the difference the program makes.
Local school children meet the heroes who came to their rescue
A thank you card presented by school children to rescuers who rescued them from floods.
Building capacity in a flood affected community
MacKillop Seasons Expert Trainer Fiona Hart ran a Stormbirds training in Eugowra in the central west of NSW in February 2023.
Southwest Sydney Funded Seasons for Healing training
MacKillop recently facilitated the first Seasons for Healing small group at Guthrie House, in collaboration with the Aboriginal Support Worker at Guthrie.
Inspiring partnerships to enhance children’s wellbeing
QCEC collaborated with MacKillop Family Services to deliver MacKillop Seasons programs to students in the dioceses of Townsville, Cairns and Rockhampton.
Why does Seasons for Growth work?
In their role as Out of Home Care teachers, Barb and Jodi, support State schools with students living in out of home care.
Almost $900,000 in grants to support children and young people in vulnerable NSW communities
The impacts of drought, floods and bushfires, compounded by the social and economic hardships caused by COVID-19 have hit regional NSW communities hard.
Seasons in the Outback
Karen is passionate about bringing the Seasons for Growth evidence-based program to people living in some of the most isolated parts of Australia.
The Fathering Project
The Fathering Project aims to empower fathers to benefit their children and wider family. It is a responsive and ambitious initiative.