A passionate family of educators, caregivers, and donors.

Who We Are

Mount Thomas Organization is a non-governmental charity built upon transparency, faith, and academic dedication. Operating on a beautiful integrated campus, we bridge the gap between children living on the margins and top-tier educational facilities, clinical care, and a loving, family-styled dormitory life.
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Our History

Our History & Journey

Explore the milestones of our development over the past decade.

2012

Foundation & Inception

Rev. Thomas O'Malley established the organization in a small Ballarat hall, starting with shelter and basic food support for only 8 abandoned orphans.

2016

School Campus Launch

Constructed the first primary school classroom block, hiring professional teachers and opening admissions to underprivileged local village children.

2020

Dormitory Annexes

Built the dedicated Boys & Girls Dormitory wings, establishing family-styled housing units with housemothers to shelter over 80 permanent wards.

2024

Digital Literacy Era

Successfully equipped a modern computer laboratory with 30 computers, launching coding classes and witnessing our first batch of scholars enter University.

Directors & Advisors

Our Leadership Team

Meet the dedicated administration and founders driving the mission daily.

Dr Charles Mwansasu

Dr Charles Mwansasu

Founder & Executive Director

Rev. Thomas founded Mount Thomas in 2012 out of a deep passion to protect and educate children left vulnerable by conflicts and poverty.

Dr. Joan

Dr. Joan

Headmistress, Mount Thomas Academy

With 15+ years in international education, Clara oversees academic programs and curriculum design at the school campus.

Organization Structure

Mount Thomas operates under a transparent, tripartite governance model supervised by an independent Board of Trustees.

Board of Trustees
Oversees general audits, strategic directions and asset management.
Orphanage Welfare Unit
Manages child health, food supply, housing safety and emotional therapy.
Academy Education Board
Curriculum planning, school activities, laboratory equipment, teacher training.

Our Core Achievements

Through a decade of hard work, we have consistently achieved our milestones with global donor aid.

120+ Rescued Wards
300+ Local Scholars
100% University Transition
Modern Computing Lab
Mobile Health Clinic
Fully Audited Ledger
Our Core Achievements

"Mount Thomas runs a fully open-ledger budget. Every single donor dollar path can be checked inside our annual financial CMS reports."

Global Hope Foundation Save the Future International Rotary International Ballarat St. Jude Children's Support The Ballarat Community Fund

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We are always looking for volunteers, corporate partners, and child sponsors to support the growth.

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