Who we are & what we do

Every day, Melbourne City Mission works with some of Melbourne and Victoria’s most vulnerable individuals, families and communities. Every week, we help thousands of people escape and avoid disadvantage, economic exclusion and social isolation. We’ve been around for almost as long as Melbourne itself and over the years have adapted and evolved alongside the people we work with, always responding to the changing needs of communities. Our staff are dedicated professionals, with the expertise to deliver holistic, integrated services that really make a powerful and sustainable difference to people’s lives.

What we do

Watch our short video below to see at first hand the range of services we provide throughout Melbourne and Victoria.

We work with the most vulnerable and disadvantaged in our society. From children living with a disability, or young people with nowhere to call home, to people who need assistance into education or employment, we work alongside them, so they can build a better future for themselves. We help people find their own path to independence, providing them with the support they need along the way.

While we support people experiencing disadvantage, we also advocate for social change to reduce the number of people experiencing disadvantage and to intervene as early as possible to limit the damage done by the experience. This has led to many of the services we provide as listed below.

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Disability

We have led the way within the disability sector in the development of new and innovative services such as the Compass Clubhouse, the first of its kind in Australia to cater for people with an acquired brain injury. We provide supports if you have funds in your National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) plan.

Education and Early Years

We work with early school leavers and those experiencing homelessness to help them gain the confidence, experience and skills to continue their study, or explore training and job opportunities. We offer a safe, inclusive learning environment that focuses on early childhood development and family support. We also seek to enhance the lives of children and their families living in under-resourced or disadvantaged environments.

Homelessness & Justice

We support and link young people, adults and families to housing, education, training, employment and social support. We find there is no single face to the story of homelessness. Our role is to meet the needs of each individual and provide a service that helps them break the cycle of homelessness. We provide support to people exiting prison, to assist them with getting back into work and rejoining the community, to work towards a positive and fulfilling future.

Palliative Care

Palliative Care is a specialised area of health care that gives practical and emotional support to people who have a terminal illness. We ensure dignity, comfort and quality of life in the final stages of life.

Social Enterprise

Our social enterprise, CQ Cultural Consulting offers professional services in training, consulting, research and resource development to enable clients develop their individual and organisational cultural intelligence. This enables them to achieve the benefits of diversity.