Author: emma stanley
Gemma survives financial abuse
For Gemma, aged 35, her $26,000 debt didn’t accrue overnight. Gemma’s debt was the culmination of years of financial abuse, coercion, bullying and betrayal.
Understanding Alfie
When Alfie first started at the OSHC 21/2 years ago, he was in a mainstream class at school. After being diagnosed with autism and ADHD, Alfie transitioned into a support unit class.
Sally builds meaningful connections
Last year marked a significant and heart-warming chapter in our Intensive Therapeutic Care (ITC) team as we welcomed Sally into our care.
The power of advocacy
Pregnant, homeless and terrified that the Department of Communities & Justice (DCJ) would remove her unborn child, Lana called CatholicCare Case Worker, Naomie.
My healing journey
Since engaging with CatholicCare’s counselling services, Sal has been able to process the trauma associated with her injury and has actively sought treatment.
Adapting seasons for growth for Year 11 & 12s
Seasons for Growth is a program that strengthens the emotional and mental wellbeing of children and young people who are adapting to experiences of change, loss and grief in their lives.
Pastoral Works Broken Bay 2024 appeal
Pastoral Works Broken Bay (PWBB) supports members of our Diocesan community, helping to educate young people and support vulnerable people. This appeal is your opportunity to support ministries within your community, particularly the Hospital Chaplaincy & Pastoral Care Program and the Confraternity of Christian Doctrine (CCD).
My mental health can’t hold me back
“My mental health can’t hold me back from my art,” says Hannah who attends Boonah Creative Arts Centre.
Generations connect over juice and scones
After watching the show ‘Old People’s Home for 4 Year Olds' we looked at how we could do something similar in our community. We knew that many of our families had grandparents who lived a long way away and they would benefit by having that intergenerational connection.
Chee changes everything for Yvonne
“To have someone as good as Chee, that’s a miracle,” says 78 year old Yvonne who receives in-home support from CatholicCare Community Support Partner.
Peter trains his brain to read again
Attending Brain Games classes at CatholicCare’s Memory Innovations Centre (MIC) provided the momentum Peter needed to return to reading.
The long road to adoption
David is a young person in our foster care program. Three years ago, with the support of CatholicCare, David’s foster family made the decision to move toward adoption to ensure David would always be part of their family.