Hello Reader,

This quarter, I'm delighted to introduce our newest Community Giveback partner: St Mary's House of Welcome in Fitzroy.

For me, this one starts with my mum. She has never walked past someone in need without stopping, whether it's buying a copy of The Big Issue or pausing for a chat with a woman sitting on the street. Her curiosity about people's lives, and her quiet longing to help, is what inspired me to choose a cause like this one.

Homelessness can feel overwhelming in its scale, but Melbourne is full of people working every day to make a difference. St Mary's is one of them. On Brunswick Street (a street many of us know well for very different reasons), they open their doors six days a week and support around 150 people every single day, with meals, showers, clothing and a safe place to spend time. It's practical, steady, unglamorous work, and it matters enormously.

I've made a donation, and if you're in a position to give, there's a simple way to do so. There are also other ways to help, from taking part in their online Minds for Meals quiz (a friendly bit of competition over a cuppa) to picking up a few supermarket essentials or volunteering. You'll find it all on our Community Giveback page, so please read our page for the full story. And if you know someone who'd like to hear about it, sharing the page is every bit as valuable as a donation.

Warmly,
Amy

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• ​The Enormous Radio (30 Sep–10 Oct 2026). Step into an uncanny audio encounter with the animal world in this immersive installation by Roslyn Oades and Bob Scott, exploring radio, sound and storytelling in an intriguing contemporary art experience. The SUBSTATION, Newport. Tickets $30.​
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