Our Story

 

 

Supporting Communities with Love & Care

For over 25 years, Margaret Court Community Outreach (MCCO) has been dedicated to serving families and individuals facing food insecurity across Perth, Western Australia. As one of the largest self-funded welfare organisations in the country, we provide practical assistance with love and without condition.

Our three MCCO centres exist to bring hope, care, and tangible support to those in need. At the heart of our mission are our incredible volunteers, whose kindness and dedication keep our services running. From cleaning kitchens to restocking and packing produce, each volunteer plays a vital role in ensuring that no one in our community is left behind.

 
 

MCCO’s Key Stats from 2023–2024:

 
MCCO Stats
DISTRIBUTED
7300
tonnes of food
ASSISTED
123K
families & singles
GIVEN OUT
125K
food hampers
 

Our Mission

Margaret Court Community Outreach (formerly known as Victory Life Community Services Inc) was established by Rev Margaret Court in 1997. We provide our clients with more than food and clothing. Our passion and mission is to go beyond just meeting the needs and to continually encourage, empower and equip families and individuals with the necessary life skills to change their current circumstances, giving them hope for a future. 

1. Hope & Care

To give hope and care for those in need, giving a hand up not a handout.

2. Cultural Change

To assist in changing the culture of people so they can also have an impact on their families and the broader community.

3. Statewide Reach

To have centres in all areas of Western Australia that can relieve the financial burden on this state.

4. Global Expansion

To expand into the nations of the world, opening MCCO in all Victory Life International locations around the globe.

5. Nutritional Programs

To develop nutritional programs to assist schools and families, to collaborate and strengthen the wider community.

MCCO is a Testament to God’s Love, Grace, and Supply 

History: Former Prime Minister, The Honourable John Howard OAM AC SSI, officially opened Margaret Court Community Centre on 5th October 2006.

“The way in which the pastors of this church and the way in which the volunteers go out into the community and help people who are down and out, and help people who need spiritual guidance and help people who need to find a job find some peace of mind in a turbulent personal situation, comfort the sick and comfort people who’ve got challenging and sometimes terminal illnesses that is the day to day the bread and butter of practicing Christianity…” 

Our MCCO centre Kwinana was opened by His Excellency Mr Malcolm McCusker AO CVO QC, former Governor of WA, on 9th of February 2012.