Our mission is not only to lend practical assistance to those in need, but also to realise the fullest potential of each individual. Through befriending, listening, helping, and teaching of skills both confidence and self-esteem are greatly developed. Brushstrokes believes that by sensitively guiding each person into an awareness of available options life choices are enhanced and lives empowered.

In its efforts to facilitate such change and hope in the lives of individuals and families, Brushstrokes enthusiastically works with a range of partner organisations and a team of dedicated volunteers. The work of Brushstrokes was originally pioneered by Sister Margaret Walsh, I.J. Her vision was to be in solidarity with the hidden poor of this neighbourhood to live, work, sorrow and celebrate with them. A tough assignment. One that Brushstrokes endeavours to continue today...

“We must be in the hand of God like a brush in the hand of the painter”

— Nicolas Barré