This program was born out of the growing need to connect the most isolated and vulnerable members of our community at the height of the pandemic. Post pandemic there is a decrease in social isolation but loneliness remains an ongoing dilemma in our community. As a result of Covid, there has been an increase in the extent of loneliness and Read more…

Our mission is to connect people through food & friendship. Our volunteers, are an integral part of this objective as without them, we would not be able to do what we do. We want to utilise the unique personalities and skills of our volunteers to come together and help the community through C Care’s various services. We welcome new volunteers Read more…

Zionism Victoria’s mission of connecting Victorians with Israel is bolstered by the Jakob Frenkiel Connecting Cultures service. This important community initiative is a free service offered to all Victorian schools and communal organisations aiming to foster cross-cultural awareness. By educating and informing students and their teachers, Connecting Cultures fosters their understanding of Jewish culture and history, the Jewish connection to Read more…

Jewish Care’s passionate and dedicated volunteers are an integral part of the Jewish Care family. Volunteers help us to provide direct assistance to clients and aged care residents. They assist with social, recreational, cultural and spiritual activities, support fundraising and community engagement, participate in committees and corporate governance and much more. A wide range of volunteering roles to suit a Read more…

Caring Mums is a free, confidential, non- denominational, service providing emotional support to mothers of newborn babies and pregnant women. The program developed in response to the growing awareness that women often feel very alone at a time when they most need to feel connected to and supported by others. The pressure on mothers today is huge and bridging the gap Read more…

The National Council of Jewish Women of Australia, Victoria [NCJWA Vic] was established by Dr Fanny Reading MBE in 1927. At a time when women were virtually unrepresented in any Australian Parliament, Dr Reading gave Jewish women a voice and provided an outstanding model of leadership. She spoke about responsibility, and her ‘parliament of volunteers’ which set the agenda for Read more…

Monthly Meet Ups for people who are questioning, transitioning away from, or have already left their Orthodox or ultra-Orthodox Jewish community… and also identify as LGBTQ+ or are simply questioning their gender and/or sexuality. A safe, confidential group. Anonymity paramount. – Pathways does not aim to sway anyone away from orthodoxy or religious affiliation. – Pathways is not affiliated with Read more…