MADCOW – Stands for ‘Make a difference Change Our World’ and under the MADCOW banner we have a dedicated team committed to making a difference in our community through a range of initiatives that help people reach their full potential. Life Essentials Community Hub - Our main contact point to the Bendigo community and is home to many of our initiatives and provides affordable, essential items for disadvantaged people. MADCOW Café – Our café provides employment and training in an inclusive environment and allows us the opportunity to journey with people and ‘share life’ with disadvantaged and marginalised people. 1HOPE mentoring - Mentoring ‘at-risk’ primary school-aged children . NEXUS Bendigo Youth Theatre – Youth theatre offering an amazing opportunity to perform in an amateur theatre company whilst learning valuable life skills in a safe and friendly environment. MADCOW Cleaning enterprise - Offering training and ongoing employment in cleaning and gardening for Karen refugees. Playgroups – Offering a dynamic weekly program in a supportive and caring environment. Gilead Counselling – Our registered counselling centre offering professional Christian counselling to the general public. MADCOW breakfast club – An extension of our meals program MADCOW Community Garden – a space where people can connect, learn and grow chemical free produce.