Make A Mark Australia was honoured to join our Patron, the Honourable Dame Quentin Bryce AD CVO, during a visit to Marist College Canberra for a special gathering of students from Marist and Canberra Girls Grammar School who recently returned from their immersion trip to the Solomon Islands. During their visit earlier this year, the … Continue reading A special conversation with Dame Quentin
Celebrating Children’s Week 2025
From 18 – 26 October 2025, coinciding with the fourth Wednesday in October, Australia celebrates Children’s Week - a national event that invites us all to recognise, honour and give voice to the rights of children. This year the theme is drawn from Article 42 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC): “Everyone should know about children’s rights!” … Continue reading Celebrating Children’s Week 2025
Celebrating International Day of the Girl Child – Education. Connection. Possibility.
Today, on International Day of the Girl Child, we celebrate the power, potential and promise of every girl - no matter where she is born, what resources she has, or what challenges she faces. At Make A Mark Australia, we believe education is not just about learning - it is about opportunity, confidence, leadership and … Continue reading Celebrating International Day of the Girl Child – Education. Connection. Possibility.
Hearts and minds opened: A journey of connection in the Solomon Islands
Last month, students from Marist College Canberra and Canberra Girls Grammar School travelled to the Solomon Islands for an unforgettable immersion experience, and visited two of Make A Mark Australia’s partner schools: Mercy School in Burns Creek and Amoana Christian Academy on the outskirts of Honiara. This was no ordinary school visit. Over several days, … Continue reading Hearts and minds opened: A journey of connection in the Solomon Islands
Sharing hope, equipping young leaders – MAMA helps prepare students for Solomon Islands journey
At Make A Mark Australia, we believe that the power to make a difference doesn’t come from age, wealth or experience - it comes from willingness. And that spirit was alive and well this week when our General Manager, Paul Singer, and fellow Director, Leigh Southwell, met with students from Marist College Canberra and Canberra … Continue reading Sharing hope, equipping young leaders – MAMA helps prepare students for Solomon Islands journey
MAMA Mobile Library supports joy of reading in Timor-Leste
In 2012, MAMA partnered with the Alola Foundation in Timor-Leste to fund a new mobile library to help improve access to books, particularly for children in remote areas. The Mobile Library was designed as a transportable facility that would travel to marginalised communities and provide educational programs for pre-primary and primary aged children. Now 13 … Continue reading MAMA Mobile Library supports joy of reading in Timor-Leste
MAMA Director leads visit to Solomon Islands
MAMA Director, Leigh Southwell, is currently leading a visit to the Solomon Islands for eleven teachers from Canberra schools - Marist College Canberra and Canberra Girls Grammar School. The visit, which has been supported by the Solomon Islands High Commission in Canberra, provides a wonderful opportunity to engage with MAMA's project partners at Mercy School, … Continue reading MAMA Director leads visit to Solomon Islands
Update from MAMA’s new project in West Honiara!
In June 2024, MAMA was thrilled to partner with the Amoana Academy to refurbish their existing classroom building and help enhance the learning environment for hundreds of children at the school. The committed and enthusiastic team at Amoana got straight to work! Using local contractors and community volunteers, the refurbishment works are progressing quickly. Completed … Continue reading Update from MAMA’s new project in West Honiara!
New MAMA hall hosts Mercy School graduation!
Many of the projects that MAMA funds and supports are designed to improve infrastructure and enhance learning opportunities. We get really excited about new projects and the impact they have in their community to help empower children in need through education. Earlier this year, MAMA partnered with Mercy School in Honiara to build a new … Continue reading New MAMA hall hosts Mercy School graduation!
Update from Tholana – third phase nearing completion!
The Tholana Kindergarten commenced in 1983 following the vision and leadership by Mrs Elizabeth Dora to provide early childhood learning for the children in the remote village in Isabel Province, Solomon Islands. With no facilities, but with a commitment to quality education, the kindergarten began with 10 children and gathered under the shade of the … Continue reading Update from Tholana – third phase nearing completion!
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