Your workplace can make a huge difference this holiday season! The holiday season is coming up quick, and we need to raise $300,000 in our Festive Appeal to make sure we can continue to support over 20,000 babies and children next year. We need your help! Can you and your workplace make space in the calendar to host a fundraiser for us? Something fun and special can make a difference to the most vulnerable babies and children in our community. If you're able, here are some ideas to get you started! To set up a fundraising page, click here: https://lnkd.in/g2PNUPeP. Thank you for all your efforts, we couldn't do this without you. 💚 Happy Fundraising!
Our Village
Non-profit Organization Management
Clayton, Victoria 4,813 followers
Turning pre-loved into re-loved so every child thrives.
About us
Our Village is an exciting new chapter for three of Victoria's most loved charities. St Kilda Mums, Geelong Mums and Eureka Mums have joined forces. Together, as Our Village, we will increase our impact for babies, children and the environment. This move enables us to put more resources on the front line to achieve our goals of reaching every Victorian baby and child up to the age of six that needs us while reducing the waste that ends up in landfill. Our Village collects pre-loved essential items for babies and children and partners with social services to re-home them so no baby or child goes without. We were founded on the belief that anything is possible when we work together. Today we are a dedicated community of donors and volunteers helping over 20,000 babies and children every year and reducing the waste that ends up in landfill. We welcome volunteers on a daily basis at our warehouses in Melbourne and Geelong to help us prepare donations for distribution.
- Website
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www.ourvillage.org.au
External link for Our Village
- Industry
- Non-profit Organization Management
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Clayton, Victoria
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2009
- Specialties
- Recyling, Community Service, Family Services, Charity, Community, Volunteering, Workplace Volunteering, Donations, and Material Aid
Locations
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Primary
14 Winterton Rd
Clayton, Victoria 3168, AU
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110 Balliang St
South Geelong, Victoria 3220, AU
Employees at Our Village
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Lisa Dawson
Volunteer and Operations Co-Ordinator at Our Village
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Ruth Holdaway MBE
Chief Executive & Non Executive Director driving gender equality and sustainability
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Sarah Cobb
Individual Giving Manager at St Kilda Mums
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Sharon Westin
Graphic Designer • Art Teacher • Retreat Founder • Author • Art Therapy Practitioner HH Prac.(Art.Th)
Updates
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The numbers are in and we couldn't be more proud. Thank you to our incredible community for all that you do, whether you're volunteer, a goods donor, a financial supporter or someone who shares our social media posts! Because of your efforts, we were able to support over 20,000 babies and children in the last financial year. Beyond these stats, the impact your support and generosity is having on the most vulnerable members of our community AND on our planet is immense. Thank you. Here's to many more years of making a difference! 💚
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Want to help? Fundraising for us this holiday season would make a world of difference! With December right around the corner, we need to raise $300,000 to make sure we can continue to support over 20,000 babies and children every year. Simply put: we can't do this without you. Can you make space in your social calendar to host a fundraiser for us? Something fun and special can make a difference to those who are most vulnerable in our community. If you're able, here are some ideas to get you started! To set up a fundraising page, click here: https://lnkd.in/g2PNUPeP. Thank you for all your efforts, and all you do to support Our Village. 💚 Happy Fundraising!
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Thank you for joining us for a day in the warehouse Foresight Group! Corporate teams like you taking time to come and help out mean we can continue turning pre-loved into re-loved so every child thrives 💚
Foresight's Melbourne office recently took part in a team charity day supporting the charity, Our Village. The organisation does important work collecting and distributing children’s clothes and baby equipment to families who have needed to rehome in difficult circumstances. "It was great to be supporting this organisation again. The team helped prepare the much-needed donations for distribution. It was fascinating to hear how the charity embeds sustainability into its work, reducing waste and pollution by extending the life cycle of kids’ essential goods through repair and reuse." - Edward Lloyd – Head of Australia, Foresight The activity forms part of Foresight's '#InvestingInOurFuture' initiative, where teams are encouraged to give back to the communities that need it the most. Take a look at our latest updates: https://lnkd.in/eE-qZTnG
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Be part of Melbourne’s most sought-after Mother's Day event! We’re inviting sponsors to join us for the Our Village Mother's Day Lunch 2025 in Melbourne - an unforgettable event that sold out in less than an hour last year! This is your chance to align with a trusted local charity and help raise vital funds for vulnerable babies and children across Victoria. With over 500 wonderful guests and live entertainment, this is an opportunity to showcase your brand to an engaged and socially responsible audience. Our sponsorship packages are tailored to meet your business objectives, offering extensive exposure, brand visibility, and the chance to support a cause close to the hearts of our community. Don’t miss out - partner with us for an unforgettable event! Email our Head of Fundraising & Communications, Olivia Zinzan, for more information: olivia.zinzan@ourvillage.org.au
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Mondays can be tough, but waking up today knowing that over 20 families will receive much-needed prams made it so much easier. Last week, our Communications team took a special Mystery Bus trip with Good Company to visit Our Village (formerly St Kilda Mums) — an amazing charity that supports vulnerable families and carers. We jumped right in, cleaning, repairing, and assembling prams, each one carefully filled with teddies and blankets, ready to bring comfort to families today. 🧸🏡 Our Village is doing incredible work, ensuring all children have access to essentials like prams, clothing, nappies, and toys. Being able to support them as a team, while using company volunteer days, has been so rewarding! Thank you GoodCompany for making it such an easy and fun way to make a difference.
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Thank you GoodCompany and EnergyAustralia - a joy to have you in our Clayton warehouse last week volunteering for good 💚
🚍✨Our Volunteer Mystery Bus Trip with EnergyAustralia ✨🚍 Yesterday, we had the absolute pleasure of taking the fantastic Energy Australia team on a special Mystery Bus Trip to Our Village—a wonderful charity that provides much-needed support to vulnerable families. 💕 Together, we rolled up our sleeves and dove into hands-on tasks, cleaning, fixing, and preparing over 20 prams! 🧸 Each one was filled with teddies and cozy blankets, ready to make their way into the homes of families in need by Monday. 🏡❤️ Our Village does incredible work, ensuring that families have access to essential items like prams, clothes, nappies and toys to care for their little ones. We’re so proud to support their mission, and it’s even more meaningful when we can do it as a team! A huge thank you to Energy Australia for their dedication and enthusiasm in giving back! 🙌 Your efforts will directly impact the lives of families and make a lasting difference. Looking for a unique, rewarding team-building experience while giving back? 👐 Book the Mystery Bus today! Let’s make a positive impact together. 🚍💙 https://lnkd.in/dYg986-d #VolunteerDay #TeamBuilding #GiveBack #EnergyAustralia #OurVillage #GoodCompany #MakingADifference #MysteryBusTrip
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Britney’s world turned upside down when her partner became violent after learning she was pregnant. Fleeing the toxic relationship, she found herself alone, with nothing for her baby on the way. The future felt daunting and terrifying - until she found Our Village. We provided her with everything she needed: a cot, a pram, and a bundle of clothes for her baby’s first year. Britney was able to welcome her healthy baby girl into the world, knowing she had the essentials to give her daughter a safe, secure start. Britney’s story is just one of many. Every day, we’re helping families like hers, but we can’t do it without your support. Right now, it's crucial for us to grow our community of Monthly Givers. By becoming an Ultimate Supporter, your monthly gift will ensure that no baby goes without the essentials they need to thrive. For every $1 you donate, we provide $2 worth of pre-loved items to families in need. What’s in it for you? receive regular updates on the impact you’re making personal messages from our CEO exclusive opportunities to visit our warehouse and volunteer knowledge that your monthly gift is making a life-changing difference Are you ready to join us? Be all in for babies like Britney’s, and help Our Village change lives: https://lnkd.in/gcPg68Ba *stock images used
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Sometimes, freedom looks like a baby carrier. A mum reached out to us, struggling to care for her baby because she had no way to transport them. We provided a baby carrier, giving her the freedom to move through her day with her child close and safe. One item like this can make such a huge difference in a parent’s life. While it may seem like a small act of kindness to pop by and donate your pre-loved baby items, the impact is life changing. Thank you for your continued support, changing the lives of babies and children across Victoria. 💚
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Educators, we need your help! We know it sounds crazy - but the festive season is just around the corner! Our Festive Appeal needs to raise $300,000 to make sure we can continue supporting over 20,000 babies and children every year. We can’t do this without you! Can you make space in your final-term social calendar to do something a little bit special? Hosting a fundraiser for us can make a huge difference. If you're able to, here are some ideas to get you started. To set up a fundraising page, click here: https://lnkd.in/g2PNUPeP. Thank you for all your efforts to support babies and children across Victoria this holiday season. Happy Fundraising! 💚