A New Partnership with Purpose: WestMAC and Hope Given

At West Moreton Anglican College, we are deeply committed to nurturing the hearts as well as the minds of our students. As part of this mission, we are proud to announce a new partnership with Hope Given, an organisation that exists to bring hope, dignity, and practical support to vulnerable women and children in our local community.

Founded on Christian values and a strong belief in the power of community, Hope Given works to restore and empower lives affected by domestic violence (DV), homelessness, and hardship. Their hands-on work includes providing essential items through DV Support care packs, and support services to women in crisis situations. They offer not just help, but hope.

DV Support Packs are designed to help support anyone who may find themselves fleeing an unsafe situation. Research shows that one of the main factors resulting in victims returning to an unsafe environment is out of necessity in not having the items they need to get themselves through the first few days until they can find their next step to safety - DV Support Packs aim to fill the gap. Packs are available for
all people of any age.

This partnership presents meaningful opportunities for our students and staff to engage in purposeful service-learning, connect faith to action, and grow in compassion and awareness of the challenges faced by others. Whether through chaplaincy-led initiatives, student-driven donation drives, or collaborative projects across the College, our community will be invited to actively contribute to the work of Hope Given.

Supporting Hope Given is simple. When you do your grocery shopping, consider picking up a few extra personal hygiene or self-care items to donate. Donations can be dropped off at Middle School Reception, Senior School Reception, or the Chapel of the Good Shepherd. Each term, Hope Given representatives will join our students to sort and pack these items for distribution by local police, hospital staff, and mission agencies to those in need.

In aligning with this organisation, we are reminded of the words from Micah 6:8: “What does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.” Our partnership with Hope Given is one way we seek to live this out; not only in words, but in practical, community-focused action.

We look forward to sharing updates with you as this partnership grows and as our students take the lead in making a real and lasting impact. Together, we can be a source of hope and light to those who need it most.