​​​​​Founded as the Sydney Sailors' Home - Serving seafarers for almost 160 years
Last Update: March 2023


​Our Vision
To ensure all seafarers and their dependents, irrespective of nationality, gender or beliefs, are treated with dignity, respect and compassion. 

​Our Goals
For AMWS to be recognised as a leading supporter of seafarer welfare in Australia.
  • We will do this by speaking up on issues that adversely impact ​seafarers both in Australia and overseas.
  • We will achieve practical outcomes by working with all organisations and individuals that support the welfare of seafarers - retired, current and emerging.
Our Objectives
  • To provide direct financial contributions to charitable organisations that specifically deal with the needs and welfare of  current seafarers.
  • To provide educational scholarships and training opportunities for emerging seafarers who need financial support.
  • To provide accommodation for retired seafarers in need of  financial support.
  • ​To provide a voice to ensure the concerns of seafarers are heard.

​The AMWS Story
AMWS commenced life in 1863 as the Sydney Sailors Home.

​For over a century, the Sydney Sailors Home performed a vital role in providing seafarers from all nations, accommodation, dignity, and respect. However, as working conditions for seafarers gradually improved and with significant reductions in crew numbers due to new technology, the need for a dedicated Sailors Home declined.
Following the sale of the Sydney Sailors Home, the Society shifted its focus to the welfare of seafarers worldwide.

Today, the Society's principal activities include:
  • Annual and project grants to welfare providers both in Australia and internationally in recognition of their work for seafarers
  • Offering maritime educational scholarships and tall ship training experiences.
  • ​Provision of subsidised home unit accommodation for ex-seafarers of modest means.

AMWS is proud of its achievements in providing welfare to seafarers and their families for over a century and will continue to show leadership and compassion on all issues that affect mariner's welfare in the years ahead.

We are committed to the welfare of seafarers worldwide. AMWS will work with all likeminded individuals, companies, organisations and NGOs that are committed to improving the welfare of seafarers everywhere.

If you share our concerns, you are encouraged to become a member of AMWS and be part of this vital work
Membership
The Australian Mariners Welfare Society acknowledges the Gadigal and Bidjigal people of the Eora nation who are the traditional owners of the land on which the Sydney Sailors Home is located.
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