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Volunteers make a meaningful contribution to McAuley Community Services for Women and are an essential part of our organisation.

By becoming a volunteer and supporting McAuley Community Services for Women, you will form part of a team working to help women and children have safer, brighter lives, while also gaining a unique and valuable personal experience.

At McAuley Community Services for Women we engage volunteers in meaningful and worthwhile roles. We are currently seeking people who would like to volunteer in one of the following ways:

  • Support residential workers in the evenings
  • Drivers for regular transport (Thursday mornings and/or Sunday evenings) and ad hoc requests
  • To assist with events which may be during business hours - requiring flexibility with times.

Perhaps you have a particular skill, or interest, that you would like to teach to enhance women's confidence, well being and life skills, such as mindfulness training, or massage. If you have some time, and believe you could support the work of McAuley Community Services for Women as a volunteer, please contact the volunteer coordinator.

To register your interest in any of the positions listed, or to discuss volunteering possibilities at McAuley Community Services for Women, please call 03 9371 6600, email mcsw@mcauleycsw.org.au or submit a volunteer enquiry form below.

 

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McAuley Community Services for Women advocates for change to ensure justice and equality for women and their children
About Us
McAuley Community Services for Women advocates for change to ensure justice and equality for women and their children.

McAuley's Future 'Strengthened'
Sr Kath Tierney was Congregational Leader in 2008 when the Sisters of Mercy decided to amalgamate Mercy Care and Regina Coeli, to form McAuley Community Services for Women. Today, as Treasurer of McAuley’s Board Kath is instrumental in the ongoing development of the specialist service. Read more

McAuley Community Services for Women is building a future from the founding spirit of Catherine McAuley and the Sisters of Mercy.
McAuley Community Services for Women is building a future from the founding spirit of Catherine McAuley and the Sisters of Mercy.

Sisters of Mercy Take A Chance
Six years ago the Sisters of Mercy took a risk. It was considered and planned, but a risk nonetheless. They decided to bring together Regina Coeli and Mercy Care to establish McAuley Community Services for Women. Regina Coeli became McAuley House and Mercy Care became McAuley Care. Read more

Mission and Values

Each year, McAuley assists 650 women and children to rebuild their lives and have safer, brighter futures.

McAuley Community Services for Women is committed to advocate for a better, safer and just society.

McAuley Community Services for Women is an Accredited Organisation

In 2012, we gained accreditation with Quality Improvement and Community Services Accreditation in Victoria

Our Voice Must Be Heard
National Homelessness Week was 7 to 13 August and there was a lens on the increased levels of homelessness in Australia and pressure on service provides to meet that need. An increase in the number of people accessing services who were experiencing family violence also increased. Recently we also said farewell to three board members and welcomed three new members to the board. Read more

About Us
McAuley Community Services for Women advocates for change to ensure justice and equality for women and their children.

Pebbles Proves Pets are Great Therapy
Pebbles, a border terrier with big fluffy ears, knows all about being loved and hugged, thanks to a special partnership between Lort Smith Animal Hospital and McAuley House. Read more

Partnerships
McAuley Community Services for Women advocates for change to ensure justice and equality for women and their children.

 

Careers
In our daily encounters we offer women the opportunity for empowerment in their lives.

Building women’s futures

At McAuley, we provide much needed services for women and their children who are escaping family violence, and for women who are homeless.
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In the case of emergency please call

POLICE 000

To access crisis accommodation call Women's Domestic Violence Crisis Service 1800 015 188 1800 Respect

McAuley helped Melanie rebuild her life

The moment Melanie closed the door behind her, she felt her world fall apart.
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Please buy a bracelet and support McAuley Care

These elegant bracelets, made of sterling silver and rose gold vermeil, come engraved with the wording "I Care".
Purchase a bracelet

McAuley House enjoys a magical weekend away

McAuley House residents recently enjoyed an overnight trip to Apollo Bay.
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A happy birthday every month

Celebrating important life events is one of the many ways McAuley House supports residents.
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Assisting infants and their mothers affected by family violence

A free comprehensive resource is now available to help support traumatised infants and their mothers.
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Toby and his mum reconnect at McAuley Care

The safe, supportive environment of McAuley Care was a far cry from the abuse Toby witnessed at home.
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Family violence can affect anyone in the community

Family violence is indiscriminate - it affects people of all ages, from all socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
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Please buy a bracelet and support McAuley Care

These elegant bracelets, made of sterling silver and rose gold vermeil, come engraved with the wording "I Care".
Purchase a bracelet

Employment helped Fiona start a new life with her baby daughter

Fiona was caught in a devastating cycle.
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The high price of family violence on Australian businesses

After enduring three years of abuse from her husband, Lisa's work was suffering.
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Help create brighter futures for women

McAuley Works is seeking employers to assist women returning to work by providing flexible employment opportunities.
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"When I escaped from my violent husband, I lost everything. Thanks to McAuley, I now have a home, a job, a future..."

Building women’s futures

At McAuley, we provide much needed services for women and their children who are escaping family violence, and for women who are homeless.
Read more

McAuley Care welcomes traumatised women and children 24/7

Amanda and her two children arrived at McAuley Care at one o'clock in the morning.
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2015 / 2016 Statistics

183 
women

 

174 
children

 

68
babies and toddlers
(up to aged two)

 

15 
Indigenous women
and children

 

23 
pregnant women

 

104
women with
mental health issues

 

60 women without
permanent residency

 

66 women who said
perpetrators used ICE

 

68 women who
were awarded an
Intervention Order

 

Toby and his mum reconnect at McAuley Care

The safe, supportive environment of McAuley Care was a far cry from the abuse Toby witnessed at home.
Read more
Quilts for Comfort
Jackie Gillies, despondent by the impact of family violence on women, decided to make a quilt for a McAuley Community Services for Women’s refuge in Victoria. Thirty-three quilts later her sewing machine is still going strong and Jackie continues to be overwhelmed by the support her project , #quiltblockstohealviolence, has received. Read more

2014 / 2015 Statistics

31 were from culturally
and linguistically
diverse backgrounds

4 used our
respite service

45 were involved
in our Women In
Communities service

71% had been
diagnosed with a
mental illness

37% had experienced
family violence

90% were homeless
(10% were supported
to maintain longterm
housing)

2014 / 2015 Statistics

97 women, and of
these, 57 were new
to the program

17 women found
employment during
the year

19 employers
were engaged in
the program

Clients came from all
over Melbourne

Of the 62 women who declared
their educational backgrounds,
26 had a TAFE level
qualification and 11
had a university degree

75 women were either
Australian citizens or
permanent residents

McAuley is only 54% government funded - therefore we rely heavily on the ongoing and generous support of the community

The impact of your incredible support

Thanks to your amazing support, we were able to assist 650 women and children during the 2011/2012 financial year.
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Please buy a bracelet and support McAuley Care

These elegant bracelets, made of sterling silver and rose gold vermeil, come engraved with the wording "I Care".
Purchase a bracelet

 

Donate Now
McAuley is only 54% government funded - therefore we rely heavily on the ongoing and generous support of the community

   

 

Please buy a bracelet and support McAuley Care

These elegant bracelets, made of sterling silver and rose gold vermeil, come engraved with the wording "I Care".
Purchase a bracelet

McAuley is only 54% government funded - therefore we rely heavily on the ongoing and generous support of the community

The impact of your incredible support

Thanks to your amazing support, we were able to assist 588 women and children during the 2012/2013 year.
Read more
Invite us to Speak

"Your presentation to our Year 10s helped them to understand the issues of family violence and homelessness, and why it’s so important to support your cause." Angela Heydon, Mercy College Coburg

"My monthly gifts provide immediate and direct assistance to vulnerable women and children."

Joanna, 32

Monthly giving makes a lasting difference

"I was shocked to learn that one in three women will experience family violence," Joanna, one of our loyal monthly donors, says.
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Please buy a bracelet and support McAuley Care

These elegant bracelets, made of sterling silver and rose gold vermeil, come engraved with the wording "I Care".
Purchase a bracelet

"I've remembered McAuley in my Will. It's my way of leaving a gift for generations to come." 

Andrea, 65

Please buy a bracelet and support McAuley Care

These elegant bracelets, made of sterling silver and rose gold vermeil, come engraved with the wording "I Care".
Purchase a bracelet

"Sacred Heart College Geelong is delighted to support McAuley through workplace giving. It's a simple and convenient way to support a cause we are passionate about." Sharon Gillett, Deputy Principal

Please buy a bracelet and support McAuley Care

These elegant bracelets, made of sterling silver and rose gold vermeil, come engraved with the wording "I Care".
Purchase a bracelet

Friendship blossoms in the McAuley House garden

For Anne Smithies, gardening is more than just a hobby.
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Making a difference through massage

Nella Mazzarella hasn't looked back since she began volunteering at McAuley House two years ago.
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Volunteer with Us

Friendship blossoms in the McAuley House garden
For Anne Smithies, gardening is more than just a hobby. Read more
Making a difference through massage
Nella Mazzarella hasn't looked back since she began volunteering at McAuley House two years ago. Read more

"I can’t thank you enough for helping Oliver and me in this time of desperation and sadness."

McAuley’s refuges – a place to call home

Thanks to your generous support, four of our additional refuges are up and running.
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Please buy a bracelet and support McAuley Care

These elegant bracelets, made of sterling silver and rose gold vermeil, come engraved with the wording "I Care".
Purchase a bracelet

Feels Like Home to Shiara
Shiara started running a long time ago. She started running from an abusive father when she was a young woman and it has been hard to stop, and to call somewhere home.
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Please buy a bracelet and support McAuley Care

These elegant bracelets, made of sterling silver and rose gold vermeil, come engraved with the wording "I Care".
Purchase a bracelet

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