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Missionworx is a community-based organisation offering a heartfelt Christian response to the needs of the people of the Canberra region. As the practical, caring arm of Missionheart, we seek to be a community in service. Through Missionworx, people can find friendship, healing and genuine support.
Although the needs we encounter are significant, with the help of our supporters we respond with love in action: offering nourishment for hunger, love where there is hurt, warmth and hope to the displaced, and connection for those who are isolated. In this community stories are heard, friendships are formed, assistance is given, and a sense of belonging is nurtured.
Missionworx ministries operate on the principle that where we are able, we act with charitable concern for and help all persons in need of any assistance through the practical expression of Christian faith. We offer practical, emotional and spiritual care and support, regardless of race, gender, social status, or religious affiliation of the person concerned.
What We Do
Drop In
Drop in provides a safe space where people can experience community, where relationships are built and lives begin to heal. People can enjoy a quiet game of chess, get creative with artwork, have a warm shower, or sit and have a nap. The team are available to listen or offer food and drink.
Mobile Mission/Streetworx
Mobile Mission and Streetworx are an extension of drop in to meet people where they are at. Our teams are not waiting for people to come to us - we go to them. On the streets, in parks, in neighbourhoods - we show up with good food, open ears and real conversation.
Practical Care
Missionworx provides practical care for those who are really struggling, including swags and sleeping bags for the homeless, food parcels, basic clothing, and Christmas hampers. We also provide personal supports, advocacy and referrals to other services.
Community Events
Missionworx runs a range of community events for building community, including art shows and camps. Enjoying life together allows us to enhance mental well-being and build relationships which benefit the whole community.
Missionhouse
Missionhouse exists for the last, the least, the lost, and the lonely to find relationship, renewal, restoration and reconciliation to God, self, and others in an established loving community where they can belong and contribute.
Community Lunch
Missionworx provides Sunday lunch in Glebe Park (or undercover on wet days). This is an opportunity to eat together with friends old and new and to discover shared interests and experiences. All are welcome.
Some of the ways we have been privileged to model love in action:
- Creating a space where people can be known, tell their story and get support as we help bridge the isolation gap that many are experiencing
- Providing food, clothing and furniture to those without these essential basics
- Providing swags, blankets and warm clothing to those sleeping out
- Providing support for healing relationships, supporting those estranged from family, friends or partners
- Assisting those affected by adverse life circumstances including homelessness, drug addiction and mental illness
- Helping people access hospital, GP and mental health appointments, and providing personal support whilst there
- Attending court with our people, helping them to arrive on time with support
- Visiting those who are confined in prison or at home
- Listening
- Assisting those who struggle with basic living and maintaining healthy homes - from equipping people with basic living skills, to working bees, to working with people to implement healthy life habits
- Bringing a trailer and helping hands to assist moving house
- Loving
- Encouraging our people to work with us to help others. Our goal is for our clients to become our friends, and our friends to become volunteers
- Helping people access other services through advocacy and referral.
Please consider partnering with us – together we can make a difference.
Get Involved
The first step to volunteering with Missionworx is to fill out Missionheart’s volunteer interest form.
Donations to Missionworx are tax deductible and can be made directly to our Missionworx bank account: BSB 062 913 Account Number 1065 2541 or donate via paypal using the Donate button.
You can bless our work by committing to pray regularly for Missionworx. Send us an email if you’d like to receive our prayer updates.
Subscribe to our Missionheart newsletter to stay up to date with what is happening at both Missionheart and Missionworx.
Contact us to ask any other questions you may have.