For People Helping Humanity
Building systems of support and solidarity to create a resilient movement of changemakers working to challenge and change unjust systems
Current Projects
Founding Members
We are building our membership base and looking for fiscal members to contribute to the collective for as little as $2AUD/month. Membership entitles you to voting rights to shape the overall direction of the collective, distribution of funds, etc.
Digital Platform
We are fundraising to build, launch, and run a Mutual Aid Australia platform for 12 months. This multi-vendor marketplace will allow people to share tools, resources, and services they can offer/exchange with the community, while allowing those in need to directly contact and build relationships with others for support.
Community Care Fund
The Community Care Fund offers immediate financial support to individuals and communities in need of emergency mental health care, trauma recovery, and other critical well-being services. We are fundraising to train a member of the collective as a Mental Health First Aid trainer.
Why Mutual Aid
SOLIDARITY, NOT CHARITY
Rather than perpetuating the top-down approach of traditional charity, we champion a collaborative, reciprocal system where individuals come together in mutual support. Solidarity acknowledges the inherent dignity and strength in every individual, unlike charity where organisations may exclude people who don’t meet certain criteria.
MEETING NEEDS WHILE CHANGING SYSTEMS
We understand that mutual aid isn’t a substitute for addressing the root causes of societal issues but is a vital tool in the journey toward transforming these systems. Our focus remains on providing essential assistance and solidarity to those in need while actively working to reshape and challenge unjust systems.
AID THAT BUILDS RESILIENCE
We encourage a culture of ‘tools, not just things,’ emphasising the value of knowledge, skills, and resources that enable communities to build resilience. Our approach goes beyond material donations; we prioritise teaching skills and providing resources that empower individuals to support themselves and their communities.
About Mutual Aid Australia
Mutual Aid Australia is a key initiative within the Humanitarian Changemakers Network, a decentralised collective of impact-driven projects based in Australia. As part of this broader network, Mutual Aid Australia operates beyond the constraints of any single organisation or issue area, offering support to grassroots changemakers across diverse communities and causes. The Humanitarian Changemakers Network’s commitment to fostering collaboration and innovation enables Mutual Aid Australia to be a powerful force for good, empowering changemakers to address pressing social challenges with agility and resilience.