Author: emma stanley
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.
I just want to be with my mum
Tragically, Brian's life story was one of abuse and neglect, both preceding his entry into the care system and during his days within it. Notwithstanding these experiences, Brian wanted desperately to live with his family once more.
Financial counselling helps new mum Jennifer
For Jennifer, the appearance of two lines on that pregnancy test will be forever etched in her memory. Supported by CatholicCare’s financial counselling team, we were able to reduce her stress and give her the breathing space to enjoy her newborn son.
Changing lives through literature
Many of us take it for granted that our kids will grow up learning to read and write, yet for many children throughout Australia, this is not the case. Lack of education and early literacy can affect children throughout their lives and lead to psychological damage, poor health, fewer job opportunities and lower incomes.
Building a support network makes all the difference for Julia
It was May 2022, and Julia’s whole body went numb as she sat in a hospital room with her 14 year old daughter, Anna. They'd been discharged from the hospital, but they had nowhere to go.
The importance of post natal mental health
Parenthood can be an extremely emotional time for everyone as it brings immense change. It can be both joyous and...
Connecting at our Aboriginal playgroup
CatholicCare's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Supported Playgroup is thriving. Not only are we connecting Aboriginal children and families with support services, but we also are giving kids a chance to meet and connect with other kids from their culture. That social connection is so important.
Healthier, happier & together under one roof
Despite having all the right intentions, he found it overwhelming and almost impossible to meet the needs of his children, particularly those with significant physical and intellectual disabilities.