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MATES
HELPING MATES
Australia has always been a nation that
supporting women and children escaping
rallies together - whether it is through times of
domestic violence. Global Care was able to
national disaster or local community hardship
provide furniture and household goods thus
we know what it is to be a mate. For 30 years
helping enable new sanctuaries to be opened.
Global Care has existed for a compelling
vision: mates helping mates. This is not just
In regional Australia, the impact continues to
a slogan—it’s a lived reality. This last season
multiply. Through coordinated efforts with local
has been a profound reminder of the impact
churches and agencies, signi昀椀cant donations
of Global Care to unite local churches to serve
were delivered to Maryborough, equipping
local communities.
families and supporting those transitioning into
safe housing.
Recently we saw this vision come to life
to support our own churches and people.
At a national level, Global Care Australia has
Following the Citipointe West Marketplace 昀椀re,
been actively responding to natural disasters.
Global Care was able to rally Churches and
In Victoria, devastating bush昀椀res destroyed
partner organisations across the Gold Coast
homes, land, and livelihoods. Through strategic
to provide essential household items to help
partnerships, we were able to place direct
Citipointe Marketplace keep serving their local
昀椀nancial assistance into the hands of families
community. Beds, clothing, food hampers,
in crisis, helping over 100 households take
and everyday essentials 昀椀lled a storage unit.
their 昀椀rst steps toward recovery.
What was a moment of devastation became a
testimony of the impact of Global Care working
In Queensland, widespread 昀氀ooding has placed
with the Church.
enormous pressure on rural communities. We
are committed to standing in the gap where
This same spirit of compassion extended into
resources are stretched, ensuring practical
our partnership with Friends With Dignity,
support reaches those who need it most.
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