Mary Ward International - Australia

MWI in Australia

Mary Ward International Australia (MWIA) has been established as part of a global network to support the development works associated with the followers of Mary Ward, the sisters of the Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Loreto Sisters).

MWIA creates ways that the vast network of people associated with our educational and other works might collaborate with our national and international mission for justice and development. It provides a collective umbrella under which existing projects will continue, while retaining their separate identities. MWIA will facilitate the equitable distribution of resources by identifying those works most in need of support.

MWIA Mission

To promote and support the works for education, justice and development undertaken by Loreto Sisters and their colleagues in areas of need in Australia and in the many countries in which they work.

MWIA Values

Justice We value just relationships, just structures and the dignity of each person.

Freedom We value mutual acceptance and respect.

Sincerity We value integrity and openness in actions and relationships.

MWIA Way of Proceeding

Felicity We work with felicity and optimism.

Commitment & Openness to Service We work collaboratively with our partners.

Discernment Discernment is fundamental to our decision processes.

Women and Children We have a particular focus on women and children.

MWIA Structure

Mary Ward International Australia has an Executive Committee that assists the Executive Officer. MWIA is accountable to the IBVM Loreto Sisters Provincial Council and the Board of Directors of Mary Ward International Australia Ltd.

Mary Ward International Australia Ltd. is a Trustee Company that oversees the Mary Ward International Australian Foundation Trust and the Mary Ward International Australia Charitable Trust established in 2006 to support and enable the funding of the mission and objectives of MWIA.

Board of Directors

Peter Black (Chairman)
Elisabeth Cham
Maria Myers
Libby Rogerson ibvm

Executive Officer

Janet Palafox ibvm
- Email: mwiaustralia@loreto.org.au
- Tel: (03) 9813 4023
- Fax: (03) 9813 4091