Melbourne · Youth-led · Self-funded · Est. 2026

Carry more than yourself.

Carry more than yourself.

Carry more than yourself.

A youth-led, self-funded crew in Melbourne. Kids facing serious illness. People without a home. No big speeches, just work that matters.

Next move: 18 Oct Homelessness

  • Show up · Carry more · Partner first · Dignity · Melbourne

  • Show up · Carry more · Partner first · Dignity · Melbourne

OUR WORK

Two things matter. We’re starting there.

01

Kids & serious illness

Kids dealing with serious illness deserve moments that feel like being a kid. We’re starting small, creating thoughtful moments of support, and working towards more ways to show up for children and families through responsible partnerships.

Our first step: gift kits

02

Homelessness

People deserve dignity, not judgement. We’re building towards practical support for people experiencing homelessness, working with established outreach organisations and learning where we can make a genuine difference.

Long term, we’d love to help build a shelter in Melbourne.

Next event: 18 October 2026

MOMENTS

Proof of life. More to come.

This is where the work gets documented. Real moments, real events, no made-up impact stories.

11 Oct 2026

Completed · 11 October 2026

25 kits. First move.

We packed 25 gift kits and delivered them to Starlight Children's Foundation.

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Real moments coming soon

We only share photos with consent, and never identifiable images or names of children.

THE LONG GAME

We’re building. Not pretending we’re finished.

01 · Done · 11 Oct

First move

We packed 25 gift kits and delivered them to a partner organisation on 11 October. A first step, not a victory lap.

02 · Upcoming · 18 Oct

Next up

On 18 October 2026, we’re turning our attention to homelessness. We want to keep showing up, learn from established organisations, and build a rhythm of practical action.

03 · Ambition

The bigger picture

More consistent programs for children and families. Stronger outreach for people experiencing homelessness. And, one day, helping build a shelter in Melbourne.

Future plans are ambitions, not existing services or guaranteed outcomes.

BIG INTENTIONS

Big intentions. Grounded in reality.

01

Partner first.

We want to work alongside organisations that already understand the communities they serve.

02

People aren’t content.

Children’s privacy comes first. We don’t use their identities or stories as marketing material.

03

Be straight about it.

We’ll share real updates and numbers when there’s something to report. We’re not yet a registered charity and we’re not accepting donations.

THE CREW

The crew.

People behind the work.

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GET INVOLVED

Less talk. More doing.

Bring a pair of hands, a useful skill, or an idea that gets something moving. We’re building this as we go — and we’re not interested in just talking about it.

Get in touch ↗

The NandosMerub Collective — Carry more than yourself.

We’re a new community group, not yet a registered charity, and we’re not accepting donations. Anything you share with us, like your name or phone number, is only used to organise our events.

Melbourne, Australia · © 2026