Dharma Care: Creating Lasting Impact Across Communities

Transforming Lives Through Compassion and Action

Dharma Care continued its mission to empower vulnerable individuals and build stronger, healthier communities—locally and globally. Through programs addressing homelessness, youth development, education, and health, the organisation made significant strides in creating sustainable change.

Each of these projects reflects our commitment to fostering sustainable, supportive communities and empowering vulnerable individuals to build brighter, healthier futures.   Read the impact report from 2024 for all the details on each project.

Tackling Homelessness in Northern NSW

The Winter Warmer Homelessness Relief Campaign provided essential support to 1,581 individuals across Byron and Tweed Shires—a 71% increase from 2023. Partnering with local organisations, the campaign distributed food, clothing, fuel vouchers, tents, and sleeping bags, while also arranging temporary shelter and transport for those in crisis.

Beyond immediate relief, the campaign helped foster stability and dignity by ensuring access to health services, mental health resources, and communication tools like prepaid mobile phones. A sold-out fundraising cabaret and widespread media coverage further amplified community awareness and engagement.

Healing Through Nature: Sine Cera Rainforest Retreat

For over 27 years, Sine Cera, Dharma Care’s social enterprise, has offered a sanctuary for personal growth and reconnection with nature. In 2024, 3,500 guests attended wellness retreats, creative workshops, family gatherings, and spiritual programs. Insights and practices gained at Sine Cera have a lasting impact, fostering mindfulness, mental clarity, and emotional resilience. Discounts worth $117,297 supported charities and families in need.

Global Outreach: Empowering Futures

Dharma Care’s commitment extends far beyond Australia, supporting transformative projects in Cambodia and Indonesia.

  • Srey Lak Program for Girls, Cambodia
    Partnering with the People Improvement Organisation, Dharma Care provided education, food, and shelter for homeless girls, empowering them to break cycles of poverty. Graduates from the program have gone on to university, demonstrating the profound life-changing impact of this initiative.

  • Kicking for Change: Borneo Football Academy
    Using football as a catalyst for health, education, and personal growth, the Academy delivered 1,200 training sessions, 30 clinics, and 18 tournaments, reaching 3,000 children. The program also integrates life skills, health education, and vocational training, offering sustainable pathways for youth development, especially for girls.

  • Child Stunting Prevention, Indonesia
    Through Yayasan Usaha Mulia, Dharma Care tackled malnutrition and poor maternal health in Central Kalimantan, achieving a 98% reduction in child stunting during the initial rollout. Over 4,700 individuals benefited from nutrition programs, education workshops, and hygiene campaigns, ensuring healthier futures for children.

Our Mission: Connecting People Who Care with People in Need

At the heart of Dharma Care’s work is a simple yet powerful principle: being human means caring for others, no matter where they are. By partnering with leading organisations and harnessing community generosity, Dharma Care continues to provide resources, opportunities, and hope to those who need it most.

To date, Dharma Care projects have impacted over 48,000 people worldwide and raised more than $1 million for life-changing programs.

Join Us in Building Brighter Futures

Your support helps create sustainable change—providing safe shelter, education, health, and dignity for thousands. Together, we can continue to turn compassion into action and ensure every person has the opportunity to live a meaningful life.

Learn more and donate at: www.dharmacare.org.au
Discover Sine Cera at: www.sinecera.org.au