Since the late 1800s, Wesley Mission has been providing safe, caring home environments for children and young people who cannot live with their families. Recently, we celebrated 100 years of Wesley...
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When Charlotte and Joe Parry* were pushed into homelessness amid soaring rents and record low vacancy rates, their whole world was rocked.
It wasn't until Dom decided she “wasn't too old” to join a colouring-in group that her journey towards healing began.
Unbeknownst to Wesley Mission, David* chose to entrust his legacy to our care. It wasn’t until after David passed away that Wesley Mission learned he’d left his whole estate in his Will. Not only a...
Walk into Judy and Allan’s home near Grafton and the first thing you’ll notice is a wall of photographs. Dozens of pictures of toddlers, tweens and teens are prominently displayed in their lounge...
When Bianca* fled a violent relationship, she had nowhere to sleep that night. Ending up at a refuge in her mid-twenties, it was through Wesley Mission’s support that she now has a safe home.
Six years ago, Sarah’s* life looked very different to today. She called us in despair and on the brink of suicide. Now though, she’s on the other end of the phone, working as a volunteer Crisis...
When Lucy* first met Wesley Financial Counsellor, Samantha, she felt overwhelmed and trapped by uncontrollable circumstances. The mother of two had recently escaped a violent home and had to also...
It started with a car accident when Rosalie was 43. Injuring her back and leg, Rosalie was led on a journey that eventually saw her lose her career and end up in unsuitable housing that didn’t...
Simon is a man who’s motivated by a particular gratitude that perhaps only comes when experiencing tough times. While Simon and his wife, Eva, now live a comfortable life on the NSW Central Coast,...