Author: Melissa Sabian
Empowering through skills – our Clarke Road disability hub launches innovative new programs
Over the past five months we've revamped and launched several new programs at or Clarke Road disability hub, each one focused on learning, independence and empowerment.
Neighbour Day 2025 – Helen’s story
Neighbour Day was developed in response to increasing levels of concern about the disconnection between neighbours in local communities.
Big things happening at our Brookvale Hub
You can't help but feel the growing excitement at Brookvale Disability Support Hub this year. As new programs are being created and revamped, the atmosphere is one of enthusiasm and possibility.
Jubilee year prompts spiritual renewal at CatholicCare
The Jubilee is for people and for the Earth a new beginning; everything must be rethought within the dream of God,” the Pope told pilgrims gathered for the morning audience.
Accelerating action this International Women’s Day
The theme for International Women’s Day 2025 is ‘Accelerate Action’ which is all about moving from awareness to action and awareness is the first step in creating change.
Our artists explore Jubilee themes
It’s not every day that art competitions are held at our creative art studios for artists living with disability. So, when news broke of our 2025 Jubilee Art Competition, there was great excitement!
Big news – we’ve been approved to provide Home Care Packages!
We are delighted to announce our new accreditation as a provider of Home Care Packages designed to help seniors stay living in their home independently for as long as possible.
Christmas … a revolution that changed the world
Every Christmas, people around the world take a break from their ordinary lives to mark the birth of Jesus Christ. How will you welcome the Prince of Peace into your heart this Christmas?
You don’t need to have your life together at Christmas
The pressure is real to have it all together at Christmas. Yet no one in the history of the world, not even Mary, has had their life together at Christmas.
Everyone has capacity to lead #IDPWD24
This year, the theme for International Day of People with Disability is amplifying the leadership of persons with disabilities for an inclusive and sustainable future.
Social inclusion – what it looks like and why it matters
Social Inclusion Week will take place this year from 23 November – 1 December. Often, we’ll hear the words “inclusion” and “accessibility” mentioned in the media and online. They sound like important words, but how important are they, really, to a person’s day to day life? And for a person with a disability, what does an inclusive space look like? We ask our friends at Boonah.
Boonah is Daisy’s happy place
Every Thursday for the last six years, Daisy has attended Boonah Creative Arts Centre in West Pymble. As a creative hub for artists living with a disability, Boonah is a place where artists can unwind, learn new skills, express themselves creatively and connect with others. Boonah is Daisy’s happy place, and her presence there makes it an even happier place for everyone she encounters.