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Impact

Every year we’re able to make a difference to thousands of people across the country with funds generously donated by compassionate Australians. We support initiatives that benefit disadvantaged, marginalised and socially isolated people in our community, no matter their religion, ethnicity, gender, age or ability.

Grant funding

Community Grants Program

Since 2000 the Sisters of Charity Foundation has provided grant funding to incredible community organisations and programs that support people in Australia experiencing disadvantage or marginalisation.

During the 2024/25 financial year we:

  • Awarded $1,183,345 in grant funding to 83 nonprofit organisations across Australia. The Foundation has now distributed more than $12,273,345 to 1,117+ community projects since 2000.
  • Provided $580,900 in grants to programs that promote positive mental health.
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Support for care leavers

Tertiary Scholarship Program

In 2012 the Foundation launched a Tertiary Scholarship Program to empower dedicated students from out-of-home care backgrounds to transform their lives through education.

During the 2024/25 financial year we:

  • Awarded 10 new scholarships for university and TAFE courses.
  • Had a total of 32 scholarship students enrolled in tertiary educational institutions across Australia.
  • Saw 6 students graduate (Cert IV Veterinary Nursing from TAFE The Gordon; Bachelor of Media and Communications from the University of Notre Dame; Bachelor of Communication from Deakin University; Cert III Light Vehicle Mechanics from TAFE Ultimo; Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) from the University of New South Wales; and a Diploma of Visual Arts from TAFE Meadowbank). As of June 2025, a total of 32 students have graduated with a university degree or TAFE diploma since 2012.
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Refugees and asylum seekers

Asylum Seekers Support Program

Our partnerships with the Asylum Seekers Centre and the House of Welcome provide accommodation and welfare services to people seeking asylum in Australia.

During the 2024/25 financial year:

  • The Asylum Seekers Centre supported 68 people with emergency and crisis accommodation, while 65 people received financial assistance to maintain their housing.
  • The House of Welcome accommodated 84 people (57 adults and 27 children) across 17 properties every night through its Welcome Start Transitional Housing Program.
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Modern slavery

Modern Slavery Transitional Housing Program

In February 2020 we partnered with The Salvation Army to provide transitional housing assistance to survivors of modern slavery and human trafficking in Australia.

During the 2024/25 financial year:

  • 6 survivors were assisted with 3,452 hours of casework support.
  • 12 survivors have successfully completed the program to achieve independence since its launch.
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Community Care

Remote and Rural

The Remote and Rural ministry is led by Sister Anne Mayberry rsc, and provides support to families and schools in remote, rural and regional New South Wales who have been badly affected by droughts, bushfires, floods and general economic downturn.

During the 2024/25 financial year:

  • Sister Anne travelled 7,978 kilometres through country NSW to assist 19 schools, charities and community groups.
  • $40,880 was provided in cheques, groceries, school supplies and other essentials to families experiencing disadvantage.
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Community Care

Downs & West Community Support

Downs & West Community Support is led by Sister Christine Henry rsc and offers encouragement, discreet and personalised assistance to farming families and their communities in rural southern Queensland who are severely affected by climatic conditions or family matters beyond their control.

During the 2024/25 financial year:

  • $66,902 was provided in community support payments.
  • $66,143 worth of in-kind donations were collected and distributed.
  • Volunteers provided 1,245 hours of work.
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