Operation STITCHES is a registered non-profit charity organisation helping inner-city children and their families have a positive life changing experience for that will affect their future.

Operation STITCHES' mission is to reach Melbourne's inner-city public housing communities with a clear message of making good life choices that will positively make a difference with the children and the community.

Children are our future...this is our city...our kids!

Operation STITCHES program teaches core community life values and skills such as respect for self and others; law and order; self-discipline; honesty; good manners; love of family; and honour of God and country.  This is all taught with an anti-drug, anti- violence, anti-crime emphasis - teaching the difference between right and wrong choices and the consequences of those choices.

Operation STITCHES uses an outdoor carnival format to create a fun environment that teaches and reinforces the children to say "No" to life binding activities while they are still young and impressionable. After-school activities are also provided during the year on their estate.

Operation STITCHES invites children to join a "Kids Club" to give them a sense of belonging and keep positive choices . These children receive mailings, receive birthday acknowledgment; taken on bus outings; given access to a STITCHES email chat line; homework club; home visited, and much more...

Operation STITCHES inner-city warehouse is also equipped for holding indoor activities and programs. It contains a stage, sound system, video projection, internet cafe, pool table, table tennis, and several video arcade games for children and youth events.

Operation STITCHES also reaches out to the parents of these children, who are often dealing with many personal challenges of their own. Our aim is to help and encourage them to face their future with hope and with purpose.

Parents are also assisted in many practical ways. We distribute clothing, computers, toiletries, frozen meals and food parcels to show them someone cares and that they are not alone in their time of need. We offer acceptance, love and hope to all, no matter their race or creed.

Help give Operation STITCHES the power to change more lives.

If you live in Melbourne, perhaps you would consider becoming an Operation STITCHES volunteer. There is always much to be done. Find out how you can help.