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We exist to see people empowered, connected and appreciated as valuable community members.

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A warm, nutritious meal and friendly smiles for those who are socially isolated.

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Helping to put food on the table when times are tough.

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Bayside Community Care is the charitable arm of Bayside Church.

We aim to provide restorative justice for those that are marginalised in society. We do this by alleviating poverty and suffering and providing second chances.

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21,447

Plates of Food Served in 2023

Distributed through our Matt's Place Community Meals program!

756

Food Relief Hampers Given in 2023

Helping families and individuals by providing essential food and hygiene supplies in times of crisis.

127

Angel Tree Gifts in 2023

Helping families stay together by giving gifts to children of incarcerated parents.

How We Care

Food Relief

At various times, life can get tough and having enough food can be a struggle. With rising living costs and people finding themselves out of work, Bayside Community Care aims to relieve the burden by providing emergency food relief for anyone struggling financially and needing food supplies.

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Matt’s Place Community Meals Program

Matt’s Place, open every Tuesday and Thursday, provides warm hospitality for those doing it tough or are isolated. Here a two-course hot meal and opportunity for connection and social interaction are provided.

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Community Christmas Lunches

Christmas is a festive season but for many reasons, people can find themselves alone. The Matt's Place Community Christmas Lunches enables people to enjoy a free two-course Christmas Lunch and a place to make new friends.

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Angel Tree

On Christmas Day, thousands of children in Australia open a present from their father or mother or grandparent who is not there – they are in prison. This is done through Angel Tree project.

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Christmas Hampers

For many people, Christmas can be a hard time. At Bayside Community Care, we want to make sure that people have everything they need to have a wonderful Christmas.

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