Last term, Ferré House students rallied behind MacKillop House, a refuge providing emergency accommodation for women experiencing homelessness. Students were invited to donate a “personal item” for Comfort Hampers, which are now placed in each townhouse to welcome new residents.

Earlier this week, some of our SRC representatives presented the hampers to Sr Noelene from MacKillop House. She expressed her gratitude:

“We are very proud and honoured and deeply grateful for the care and support of your students. I feel that we have become partners in mission! That gives me strength. I also believe this experience shows us we are all together living the gospel in the way St Mary MacKillop taught us.”

Inspired by this partnership, Ferré students have learned that the common‐area furniture at MacKillop House is in need of renewal. They are now planning fundraising activities to replace the lounge and dining tables by the end of the year.

Matthew Aquilina
Ferré House Coordinator