When home is no longer safe, where do you go?
Fleeing a violent partner, Melinda* and her eight-year-old daughter Katy* had no other option but to sleep in the car. One night turned into months and Melinda began to lose hope.
With support from our Hidden Homeless Allies, we connected with the vulnerable family and helped them find a safe and secure place to call home. Watch the video to discover how you make a life-changing difference in the lives of families like Melinda and Katy:
*Names and images have been changed to protect the identity of the people we help.
Our promise to you
Mission Australia has been helping people move towards independence, and our commitment to this vital work has never been stronger.
Thanks to your support, together we helped 160,520 people in 2024 by combatting homelessness, assisting disadvantaged families and children, addressing mental health issues, fighting substance dependencies, and much more.
In 2024, 89% of our income went straight back into delivering services that assisted vulnerable Australians.
We appreciate every donation we receive and ensure that each dollar goes where it is needed most.