Connecting with kindness
Macquarie Care is a not-for-profit organisation, the church in action in the community, bringing kindness with no strings attached. 

Macquarie Care partners with community members and groups to develop programs to enhance connections and life styles. 
Donations to Macquarie Care are tax deductible.
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Join us for a ‘night under the stars’.

Saturday 27th July 2019 from 6.00 pm
 
A sleep out to raise funds for Our Backyard which provides crisis services to people sleeping in their cars.
 
To join us on the sleep out, register today and start collecting sponsors online.
To support someone who is sleeping out, select a participant below and make a donation.
 
Night under the stars includes a BBQ dinner, light entertainment, music, testimonials by former homeless guests and conversations around a camp fire. We will then sleep in our cars. The following morning wake up to a light breakfast.
 
 Register as an individual, team or family and set a goal to collect sponsors. (Registration is free)
Sponsor someone to show your support.

www.mycause.com.au/events/nightunderthestars2019
 
Together we are hoping to raise $35,000.

All donations are tax deductible
 
 

Meet @ the Macquarie Hall on Saturday night 27th July @ 6pm. Located on the site of Macquarie Life Church corner Macquarie & Wentworth Roads Cardiff.
 
You need to drive your motor vehicle & sleep in it for the night. Also bring a pillow & blanket and some water.
BBQ on Saturday night & Breakfast on Sunday morning
 
About Our Backyard

Help us to continue to provide crisis support to those that are homeless and sleeping in their cars. We support between 10-20- people per month with free services [access to hot shower, private bathroom, WIFI, food, kitchenette and referral to other housing service providers]
 
Join us in supporting this great cause, register or sponsor someone today.

Macquarie Care Programs

Our Backyard Project

Our Backyard - Car to Home Project is a designated private car park space that allows men, couples, women or families who are sleeping in their cars a place to park and sleep, in the Newcastle and Lake Macquarie areas.

Shine

Shine is a three day intensive program facilitated by Macquarie Care team and volunteers that focus on the core concepts of WORTH . STRENGTH . PURPOSE .

Strength

The Strength personal development program for 11 to 17 year old boys aims to equip participants with the knowledge and skills needed to develop greater self-awareness and personal growth.

Playgroup

A community playgroup at Macquarie Life Church, Corner Macquarie & Wentworth Roads Cardiff every Tuesday
​from 10:00am to 12:00pm, during school terms.

Seniors Cafe

Seniors Cafe is a social program for seniors in our local community.
Once per month we open our door as wide as we can to make space for
​our seniors.
All welcome.

Chaplaincy

A Chaplain is a person who provide support and care to all, chaplaincy in Newcastle is facilitated by Macquarie Chaplaincy, and may serve Sports Clubs, Juvenile Centres, SES, Politics, Hospitals, Universities, Defence, Courts, Schools, Fire Brigade or
The Arts. For more information click below.

Sponsors & Partners

The community support for Macquarie Care is an important part of the work we do. 

Get In Touch

To find out more.