Our Circle of Women achieves results through the power of giving together. Joining the Circle of Women is an important way in which you can help NCJWA VIC in our mission based on Jewish ideals to empower women to achieve their potential and improve the quality of life for all women, girls and their families. Through your commitment to Circle 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…

The ZFA’s Public Affairs department is how the ZFA communicates with the wider Australian population about the things that matter to the Australian Jewish community. We talk with politicians and media, telling Israel’s story, and defending Israel when it is unfairly criticised. Follow us on our social media channels below to stay in the loop for all of the latest 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…

impact is a volunteer charity determined to make a grassroots and practical difference to women and children escaping extreme violence at home. While we’re a charity, we don’t give charity: rather, we give gifts and services with dignity, and dignity with gifts and services. We offer a range of volunteer opportunities including corporate days and bnei mitzvah workshops as well 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…

OUR KITCHEN TABLE is a charity that’s all about ‘Creating, Connecting and Community’ Our mission is to engage volunteers to make a difference to the lives of people in need through craft related activities. We reach out to people in the community living in crisis, namely women and children escaping domestic violence, people living on low incomes, and to families Read more…

Hadassah Australia supports healthcare and collaborative medical research programs that connect the Australian community with Israel. Hadassah Australia was established in 2003 by Ron Finkel AM, the current National President. For us, Hadassah is more than a hospital – it is an inspirational beacon of healing, friendship and peace among all people. From humble beginnings as a small “outpost” run Read more…

A warm and inclusive community blending tradition and modernity, specialising in life cycle events including Bat and Bar Mitzvahs and weddings. We offer a broad range of social and educational experiences aiming to connect participants to Judaism and to the community. Our Rabbinic team are always available to assist with all Jewish needs. We also host a popular learning program Read more…

Melbourne Jewish Book Week (MJBW) is committed to the promotion and development of Jewish writing and Jewish literary culture in Melbourne. Our events feature a rich variety of authors across an array of genres including prose (both fiction and non-fiction), poetry, plays, journalism, song and film. We encourage participation from Jewish writers as well as non-Jewish authors who write on Read more…

Chabad Malvern Hebrew School offers a stimulating yet friendly environment where children embrace their Jewish roots and gain a true sense of Jewish pride, no matter their level of observance or affiliation. Children, ages four through thirteen, acquire a broad knowledge of Judaism through a motivating and challenging venue. Our students gain an appreciation for the joys, values and traditions Read more…