About
The essence of our organisation is captured in its name, Empower Australia. Our main purpose is to serve and support vulnerable individuals within our community, empowering them to achieve their fullest potential and to be active contributors to society.
We operate under 3 key mandates:
- Providing essential food relief for people in need
- Helping to build stronger communities, and
- Empowering the next generation to reach their full potential.
Our Approach
Empower Australia’s programs centre around community support and breaking the cycle of isolation and negative patterns. Our volunteer-driven team, rich in diversity and committed collaboration, focuses on relational and community-based approaches. This creates a safe, consistent environment for individuals to build trust as they navigate towards healthier behaviour patterns.
But we don't stop there.
Going beyond traditional charity roles, Empower Australia provides practical training and upskilling, equipping individuals with the tools needed to capitalise on emerging opportunities.
Empowering Other Communities
After dedicating years to community initiatives, Empower is now reaching out even further. We are expanding our focus to support additional community organisations because together, we can have an even greater impact.
Foundation
Empower Australia is highly connected to the local church community and was established by Planetshakers Church, a christian organisation headquartered in Melbourne, Australia. Empower believes that the local church is more than just a gathering place but somewhere for people from all walks of life to find belonging and community.
Empower Australia is predominantly supported by Planetshakers volunteers as an extension of the church’s pastoral care services which seek to provide community wraparound for those attending its programs. The synergy between Planetshakers Church and Empower Australia is what makes our services so effective in that we not only provide direct support but can also help individuals integrate into a wider community if they desire.