Stories
We are committed to sharing the positive outcomes of our work. These stories showcase the impact of our programs and the adaptations and innovations occurring in communities across Australia and internationally.
East Gippsland - Building community capacity and resilience to respond and recover following the bushfires
These videos share aspects of the MacKillop Seasons story journeying with the East Gippsland communities to support their roads to recovery.
View our Stormbirds animated video resource
Watch a short video offering insight into children’s reactions following natural disaster and introducing the Stormbirds program
Stormbirds helps children recover after 2022 Eugowra floods
St Joseph’s Primary School invited us to capture their reflections on the Eugowra floods and how Stormbirds has assisted in the road to recovery.
Recovery and life after bushfires
A primary school teacher in Omeo, Victoria, has been helping young people affected by bushfires.
School resource challenges alleviated through funding partnerships
Following successful funding enabled 32 professionals to be trained in the Seasons for Growth children and young people’s change, loss, and grief program.
Stormbirds sweeps into Springfield
The Springfield Lakes Community was turned upside down when hail stones as big as cricket balls smashed South-East Queensland, damaging thousands of homes.
Finding the positives in the aftermath of the bushfires
As a school counsellor Olivia Toubia is well versed in the range of social and emotional issues in her students.
Managing big feelings and accepting change after bushfires
Teachers, health professionals and community members in the Gippsland region have been trained in the Stormbirds program.
Introducing MacKillop Seasons
We are excited to launch MacKillop Seasons, a new brand developed by MacKillop Family Services to deliver the renowned Seasons for Growth suite of programs
Working with children with a refugee experience
St Dominic’s caters for children from many backgrounds, but has a particular emphasis on those who are refugees.