It was 31 May 1942. George* was 15 years old, and like every Sunday evening, he was attending church. But this was no ordinary Sunday. It was the night of the Japanese attack on Sydney Harbour. That...
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“I’m a superstar,” Holly says as she throws her arms up in the air. And it’s not an exaggeration. Holly is truly a star. A Hollywood girl at heart, Holly’s name is befitting of her personality, as...
One of the most selfless and generous commitments you can make is a gift to charity in your Will, after you’ve provided for those you love. Roger Coggins, whose role as our Community Relations...
“A year ago, you couldn’t have pictured the three of us sitting at our kitchen table. And here we are,” says Caitlin*.
Eighteen year old Zach Smail just might be the only teenage boy, ever, who doesn’t need to be asked twice to take out the rubbish on bin night.
Oscar distinctly remembers the moment he first connected with Yusuf* because it all began with the gift of a soccer ball. “He doesn’t get many gifts or toys due to limited funds in the family,”...
Every day, Alisha* used to carry her belongings wherever she went. But through Wesley Community Housing’s support, Alisha can now safely leave her belongings in her home. “Wesley Mission helped me...
Idyllic ‘Berry Fields Farm’ on the Central Coast of New South Wales is a place abundant in strawberries, peaches and cherries. But they’re not the only things that grow – young people in foster care...
If there’s one thing Henry* loves, it’s the Penrith Panthers. But his Wesley Community Housing tenants and team come in a close second (kind of like the Brisbane Broncos). “We all help each other...
Zach’s is a heartwarming tale of resilience, proving the power of perseverance and the importance of community. From a young age, Zach was without a stable home or nurturing family. He began his life...
For the last two years, on every second and fourth Friday of the month, Craig, Wesley Mission Taree Manager, and Julie , Taree Chaplain, have hosted a barbeque for their community. But this isn’t...
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