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People facing hardship are in urgent need of your help this Christmas.

$50 can help provide an emergency food hamper for an individual or family experiencing financial hardship.

$125 can help a family escaping violence access safe emergency accommodation and wraparound support.

$250 can help provide essential household items, food and tailored support to someone rebuilding their life after crisis.

All donations above $2 are tax-deductible.

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Acceptance of any contribution, gift or grant is at the discretion of the Sisters of Charity Foundation. The Sisters of Charity Foundation will not accept any gift unless it can be used or expended consistently with the purpose and mission of the Sisters of Charity Foundation.

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Donation Total: $50.00 One Time

Our 2027 tertiary scholarship round is now open

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Tertiary Scholarship Program

Our scholarships allow young people with care backgrounds to study at their choice of university, TAFE and other institutions Australia-wide.

To apply, please download, save and complete the application form below.

The closing date for applications is midnight Wednesday 7 January 2027, but we encourage you to get your application in as early as possible. The outcomes of the scholarship round will be announced in late January 2027.

Learn more about eligibility requirements and how to apply. If you have any questions, please contact us at scholarships@sistersofcharityfoundation.org.au or call our office on (02) 9367 1211. Please note our office will be closed from 24 December 2026 until Tuesday 6 January 2027.

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How We Help

Every year, the Sisters of Charity Foundation is able to make a difference to thousands of people across the country with funds generously donated by compassionate Australians.

We support initiatives that receive little or no funding from other sources, that benefit disadvantaged, marginalised and socially isolated people in our community; no matter their religion, ethnicity, gender, age or ability. Join us in forging a society where anyone who experiences disadvantage or social isolation can count on swift, practical and compassionate assistance.

Community Grants

We provide grants of up to $20,000 to incredible community organisations and programs that support those experiencing disadvantage or marginalisation.

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Scholarships

We help disadvantaged young people from out-of-home care backgrounds transform their lives through tertiary education.

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Support for Asylum Seekers

We provide housing assistance and casework support to refugees and people seeking asylum through our program partners the Asylum Seekers Centre and the House of Welcome.

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Housing for Modern Slavery Survivors

We partner with The Salvation Army to provide transitional housing assistance for survivors of modern slavery and human trafficking in Australia.

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Community Care

We provide support to families in remote, rural and regional New South Wales and Queensland who have been badly affected by droughts, bushfires, floods and general economic downturn.

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Community Grants

We provide grants of up to $20,000 to incredible community organisations and programs that support those experiencing disadvantage or marginalisation.

Learn more

Scholarships

We help disadvantaged young people from out-of-home care backgrounds transform their lives through tertiary education.

Learn more

Support for Asylum Seekers

We provide housing assistance and casework support to refugees and people seeking asylum through our program partners the Asylum Seekers Centre and the House of Welcome.

Learn more

Housing for Modern Slavery Survivors

We partner with The Salvation Army to provide transitional housing assistance for survivors of modern slavery and human trafficking in Australia.

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Community Care

We provide support to families in remote, rural and regional New South Wales and Queensland who have been badly affected by droughts, bushfires, floods and general economic downturn.

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Our Impact

In 1838, the Sisters of Charity landed in Australia. Their mission: to devote themselves to people experiencing disadvantage or marginalisation by providing compassion, hope and practical assistance.

Today, the Sisters of Charity Foundation continues their good works.

More than $12,273,345 given to 1,177+ community projects tackling disadvantage and isolation since 2000

37 students have graduated with a university degree or TAFE diploma since 2012 and 55 are currently studying

177 people seeking asylum have found safe and stable accommodation since 2015

15 survivors of modern slavery and human trafficking have been assisted to rebuild their lives