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Abigail* fled her violent marriage with her young son, Max.* No money. No home and no one to turn to. “I didn’t need he...
04/06/2026

Abigail* fled her violent marriage with her young son, Max.* No money. No home and no one to turn to.

“I didn’t need help in just one section of my life,” Abigail says. “I needed help with everything.”

Thanks to generous supporters, Wesley Mission caseworker Mikayla walked alongside Abigail every step of the way - finding safe housing, food, clothing, legal support and NDIS help for Max.

Today, Abigail has her boots back on. Max is back at school. And the strength that was always within her is shining through.

💙 Your tax-deductible gift before 30 June can help another family find solid ground. Click here to donate now. 👉 https://go.wesleymission.org.au/4amSsBh

*Names and images changed to protect the identity of the individuals.

02/06/2026

Ben and Matt grew up knowing they were Aboriginal but were disconnected from their culture and heritage.

They didn’t know who their mob was – Malgana Yamaji People from Gathaagudu (Shark Bay) – until their dad was on his deathbed. Just days before he passed, a social worker uncovered naval records that gave them clarity about their heritage.

From there, Ben and Matt travelled to Country in Western Australia to find their mob and their grandfather, Frank, who they call ‘Pop’.

“It was so surreal to be there. It really felt like home. It felt like we had an instant belonging to that place,” Matt says.

They learned more of their family’s story – including how their grandfather was taken as a child – and then made an incredible discovery: Pop was alive, living in Sydney, close to them.

For Ben and Matt, reconciliation didn’t erase the pain, but it created something powerful – a path forward. Returning to Country helped them feel “more whole… more at peace” and shaped what they want to pass on to their own families.

This National Reconciliation Week, we’re sharing their story as a reminder: reconciliation starts with truth, listening and connection. 🖤💛❤️

🎥 Watch Ben and Matt’s story and take a moment to reflect on what reconciliation asks of each of us.

National Reconciliation Week is a chance to pause, listen and learn and to go ‘all in’ for reconciliation. If you’re won...
29/05/2026

National Reconciliation Week is a chance to pause, listen and learn and to go ‘all in’ for reconciliation.

If you’re wondering where to start, here are 5 simple ways to get involved this week:

🖤 Discover the Country you’re on using the Indigenous Map of Australia. 👉 https://go.wesleymission.org.au/4vfVrnj

💛 Join choirs across the country and perform ‘Beds Are Burning’ by Midnight Oil. 👉 https://go.wesleymission.org.au/42ZbPg0

❤️ Take time to understand Aboriginal kinship systems and the strength of cultural connection. 👉 https://go.wesleymission.org.au/4fv62X1

🖤 Reflect on your own experiences with the online privilege walk. 👉 https://go.wesleymission.org.au/3Q2RDqu

❤️ Read a prayer: connect spiritually with the journey of reconciliation. 👉 https://go.wesleymission.org.au/4vz8xfJ

Going all in isn’t about doing everything at once. It’s about choosing to listen, learn and take a step forward.

What step will you take this week?

28/05/2026

“Every week, I hear stories that break my heart.” Rev Stu Cameron shares why your support is so urgently needed this winter. 💙

Donate before 30 June to help families escape domestic violence. 👉 https://go.wesleymission.org.au/4virXFu

27/05/2026

Reconciliation lives in people. In stories. In truth. 🖤💛❤️

This National Reconciliation Week, we’re listening to those who live and lead this work every day.

Kathy Donnelly, a proud Uralaroi woman and Wesley Mission’s Reconciliation Action Lead, reminds us that being ‘all in’ isn’t a moment – it’s a daily commitment.

To listen without defensiveness.
To learn with humility.
And to show up.

Reconciliation asks something of all of us.
The question is – are you all in?

Today. 26 May. We pause. We remember the Stolen Generations. We remember the children taken from their families. We reme...
26/05/2026

Today. 26 May. We pause.

We remember the Stolen Generations.
We remember the children taken from their families.
We remember communities that still carry this loss today.

Today, on National Sorry Day, we face this truth.
We acknowledge what was taken.

Here at Wesley Mission, we stand with survivors, their families and communities. And we commit to walking alongside Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples towards reconciliation.

Today, and every day. 🖤💛❤️

23/05/2026

This National Volunteer Week is about recognising you – our volunteers. 💙

The time you give. The care you show. The difference you make, often without recognition.

You’re an essential part of what we do, and your impact reaches far beyond what’s seen.

Take a moment to thank a volunteer you know or tag them in the comments. 👇

21/05/2026

Not every older person gets visitors.

That’s why Ben volunteers.

A proud Saltwater Malgana man from Shark Bay in Western Australia, Ben was inspired to become a volunteer visitor after caring for his late grandfather – seeing firsthand how much a simple visit can mean.

Now, every fortnight, he spends time with Dennis, having a chat over a cuppa.

Because sometimes, the most powerful thing you can offer is your time and the reminder that someone matters.

Make 2026 your year to do good. One visit and one conversation can help one person feel less alone.

This National Volunteer Week, consider becoming an Aged Care Volunteer Visitor with Wesley Mission 👉 https://go.wesleymission.org.au/4uRcX10

20/05/2026

How much time do you need to volunteer? You don’t need lots to volunteer at Wesley School for Seniors.

This National Volunteer Week, meet Emiko. 💃 She teaches belly dancing while balancing full-time study, full-time work and casual work.

Flexible volunteering can fit around your life and you'll make a difference to older Australians.

Could you share your skills as a volunteer tutor?

Volunteer today 👉 https://go.wesleymission.org.au/4duNq6B

20/05/2026

Did you catch our Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme on A Current Affair last night? 📺

So many older Australian are feeling lonely and isolated. But it doesn't take much to change that.

As our Program Manager Georgina said, we're not looking for superheroes. We're looking for people who are willing to show up, be themselves and offer a genuine human connection.

If that sounds like you, or someone you know, we'd love to have you join us.

Apply or learn more here 👉 https://www.wesleymission.org.au/get-involved/volunteer/aged-care-volunteer-visitors-scheme/

19/05/2026

Not every child or young person has someone in their corner.
Someone to talk to. Someone to look up to.
But that could be you. 💙

One day or weekend a month can make a real difference to a child’s world. 🌱Mentoring is about showing up, building trust and being someone they can count on.

Could you mentor a child or young person?

Volunteer today with Wesley Aunties & Uncles and Wesley Youth Mentoring 👉 https://go.wesleymission.org.au/4v15614

17/05/2026

Looking for a way to give back?

Here are 4 simple ways to do more good as a Wesley Mission volunteer.

4 ways to do more good 👇

💙 Be a friend to an older person
📞 Support someone in crisis with Lifeline Sydney & Sutherland
👥 Mentor a young person
💃🏽 Tutor a class for seniors.

It doesn’t have to be a big time commitment but it can make a real difference.

This National Volunteer Week, find a way that works for you and make 2026 your year to volunteer.

Discover volunteering opportunities with Wesley Mission 👉 https://go.wesleymission.org.au/4dJZNgr

Every afternoon, our OOSH educators show up – fully present, ready for anything, and committed to every child in their c...
14/05/2026

Every afternoon, our OOSH educators show up – fully present, ready for anything, and committed to every child in their care. 💙

That’s why we’ve always ensured two educators are present across all 15 Wesley OOSH locations. Because children deserve more than the minimum.

We’re proud to stand alongside The Y NSW in calling on the NSW Government to make two-educator supervision the standard for every child in outside school hours care across NSW.

Child safety is a community effort. Add your voice 👉https://go.wesleymission.org.au/4u8QWuq

Taking care of your mind doesn't have to be complicated.Wesley School for Seniors invites you to a free seminar explorin...
12/05/2026

Taking care of your mind doesn't have to be complicated.

Wesley School for Seniors invites you to a free seminar exploring simple, practical ways to keep your mind sharp, manage stress and feel your best in later life.

📅 Thursday 21 May | ⏰ 2–3pm
📍 The Lyceum, 220 Pitt Street, Sydney

Know someone who'd benefit? Bring them along. Spots are free - reserve yours today 👉 https://go.wesleymission.org.au/4nonzSw

Winter is almost here. And for too many Australian families, it brings something far worse than the cold. It brings fear...
10/05/2026

Winter is almost here. And for too many Australian families, it brings something far worse than the cold.

It brings fear. Uncertainty. And for some – homelessness.

Right now, families who have fled violence have nowhere to turn. They desperately need someone to reach in and help.

Your tax-deductible gift before 30 June can help a family find solid ground when everything is falling apart.

💙 Click the link to find out how you can help. 👉 https://go.wesleymission.org.au/42igtFv

Mother’s Day can be joyful, but it can also be hard for some.Today, we’re holding space for mums who are doing it tough ...
09/05/2026

Mother’s Day can be joyful, but it can also be hard for some.

Today, we’re holding space for mums who are doing it tough and choosing to keep showing up, despite their circumstances.

When Annie first connected with Wesley Family Preservation, she was carrying a lot – her mental health was low, there was a history of domestic violence and home didn’t feel stable.

“I was stuck,” she says. “I didn’t know how to move forward.”

With time and trust, she opened up to her caseworker, Sarah. Together they set a pace Annie could manage including weekly trauma therapy through Victim Services, support to engage with her GP and help to start medication. When it felt overwhelming, Sarah went with her.

“She meets me where I am,” Annie says. “But the more honest you are, the more support you’ll get.”

The family moved to a better home closer to school. They built simple routines and slowly, things began to feel different.

This Mother’s Day, we celebrate all mums, especially those doing the hard work to create safer, stronger futures for their children. 💙

08/05/2026

After months of prayer and preparation, our newest congregation, Wesley Western Sydney, has launched.

We’ll be gathering every Sunday in Parramatta:
☕ Coffee from 9.30am
⛪ Service at 10am
📍 46 Sorrell Street, North Parramatta

You’re invited – any Sunday. Come and be part of it.

We can't wait to see what God does in and through this congregation!

07/05/2026

"I wish somebody had just asked me."

So many women say this.

Yesterday was National Domestic and Family Violence Remembrance Day. We remember the women and children whose lives have been taken and stand with those still experiencing violence.

If you see a family member or friend and it's off, talk to them.

It's okay to be the first one to reach out. Yes, it might feel uncomfortable. But ask anyway.

Even in doubt, are you okay?

As a community, we can help prevent this.

Wesley Mission partners with the NSW Department of Communities and Justice & Homes NSW to support women and their children leaving family and domestic violence through The Willow shelter.

This winter, you can help women and children escaping violence find safety.
Donate now to Wesley Mission 👉 https://go.wesleymission.org.au/4f6YkBY

If you’re worried about yourself or someone else, support is available.
📞 Call 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732.

05/05/2026

One adult. 15 children. This is the current legal standard in NSW outside school hours care – and it needs to change.

Alongside The Y NSW we’re proud to support the Prioritising Child Safety campaign and calling on the NSW Government to make two-educator supervision the standard across all OOSH services.

👉 Sign the pledge today: https://go.wesleymission.org.au/4d8wItK

Did you try a free class during Open Week at Wesley School for Seniors? 👋If Dance Fit got you moving 💃 or Gentle Flow Ch...
04/05/2026

Did you try a free class during Open Week at Wesley School for Seniors? 👋

If Dance Fit got you moving 💃 or Gentle Flow Chair‑Free Yoga left you feeling relaxed🧘, now’s the perfect time to keep going.

✅ Enrolments for Term 2 are open.
✅ Book your class today.
✅ There’s more than 70 classes to choose from.

Browse the full class list or enrol today 👉 https://go.wesleymission.org.au/4n7J0qB

We can’t wait to welcome you back and see you in class!

Yesterday, we paused to remember. To honour lives lost. And to stand together in compassion. “Coming together matters. I...
28/04/2026

Yesterday, we paused to remember.
To honour lives lost.
And to stand together in compassion.

“Coming together matters. It reminds people they are not alone and that support is there,” says Andy Moore, Wesley LifeForce General Manager.

Thank you to everyone who joined us at our Wesley LifeForce Su***de Memorial Service in Sydney. Together, we held grief and found strength in being present with one another.

Andy spoke with SBS Australia about the importance and strong impact the Government can have on supporting community-focused approaches to su***de prevention. Watch the clip here 👉 https://go.wesleymission.org.au/4vR7E2Z

Support is always available. If you or someone you know needs support, Lifeline is here 24/7 on 13 11 14.

As dawn breaks on ANZAC Day, we pause to remember those who served and those who made the ultimate sacrifice.We honour t...
24/04/2026

As dawn breaks on ANZAC Day, we pause to remember those who served and those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

We honour their service, and the enduring spirit of resilience and mateship they left behind.

Lest we forget. ❤️

21/04/2026

Every 29 seconds, someone reaches out to Lifeline for help. 📞

Because of generous supporters like you, more Lifeline Sydney & Sutherland Crisis Supporters are being trained to be ready for anything when that call comes through.

Your generosity helps ensure every call for help is met with compassion, calmness and care.

Thank you for standing with people when they feel most alone. 💙

20/04/2026

Grief from su***de is unlike any other. But there is strength in remembering and in being together. Join us as we honour lives lost.

🌻 Wesley LifeForce Su***de Memorial Service
📅 Monday 27 April
🕧 12.30–1.30pm
📍 ICC Sydney Exhibition Centre

Follow link for more details about the service or to let us know you’ll be joining 👉 https://go.wesleymission.org.au/3QO3lFm

Meet Shirley 👋She’s a resident at Frank Vickery Village and the voice behind our new 2GB Sydney radio ad.A lifelong Suth...
16/04/2026

Meet Shirley 👋

She’s a resident at Frank Vickery Village and the voice behind our new 2GB Sydney radio ad.

A lifelong Sutherland Shire local, Shirley admired Frank Vickery Village from afar for years, never quite knowing what life here might be like. And when Shirley told us her story, we realised that she was the perfect ambassador for our villages.

After living alone for many years, Shirley realised something was missing from her life.

As she says in our ad, “I didn't realise when I retired that it was something that I was missing… and that was company.”

As soon as Shirley walked through the door of our retirement village, she knew “this is where I wanted to be”.

We believe community makes all the difference – it’s at the heart of all our retirement villages. We’re so glad Shirley has found hers.

Thank you, Shirley, for being such a wonderful ambassador for Wesley Mission 💙

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