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CatholicCare refuge changing lives for women experiencing domestic violence
Imagine coming to Australia from another country with your husband and two young children, only to find yourself living in fear from domestic violence, with nowhere to turn, no income, unable to speak the language and seemingly no way out. This was the situation for Farida and her children before she found the safety and support of a CatholicCare women’s refuge, which she says has changed her life.
Roz opens her home to a sibling group in need
With two happy and healthy grown daughters of her own, Central Coast foster carer Roz felt drawn to help other children from more difficult backgrounds to experience a loving, stable home. Roz began fostering almost 20 years ago when she took part in a short-term respite program with the Department of Community Services.
CatholicCare on housing as a fundamental human need
Finding yourself homeless must rank as one of the most challenging things that could happen in life, but CatholicCare Diocese of Broken Bay’s Supported Temporary Accommodation (STA) program helps not only put an emergency roof over people’s heads, but assists them into more stable housing and a brighter future. “Being homeless is stressful,” says Sean MacKinnon, Practice Manager for CatholicCare’s housing and homelessness programs.
My name is Andrew, buffalo is my nickname
Andrew Italiano likes to keep busy and thanks to his long-standing involvement with CatholicCare Diocese of Broken Bay’s Disability Futures program that’s no problem. Depending on the day of the week you might find him painting, cooking, working as a barista, sorting fruit and vegetables for the needy, swimming or playing tennis.
Thinking about volunteering? Let us convince you!
Nothing is greater than the heart’s motivation to touch the lives of those who are less fortunate than ourselves. The 2012 State of Volunteering Report in Australia report revealed that over the last ten years, Australia has experienced a significant growth in the number and rate of people who volunteer.
Celebrating Mother’s Day
With Mother’s Day coming up soon, it’s the perfect time to reflect on all the things that mums do, as well as all the types of mums there are. Sometimes, we take mothers for granted, but they hold so much in their hands.
National Families Week – a time to connect or a time to seek support?
Families come in all shapes and sizes, and National Families Week (marked 14 - 20 May 2021) is the perfect time to celebrate our nearest and dearest and what they bring to our lives. Whilst the traditional setup of mum, dad and two children still has its place in Australian society, family units are becoming more diverse and unashamedly so.
Family Day Care – a home away from home
Family Day Care for many working parents is the next best thing to being at home themselves with their children. It is less formal than a childcare centre, with supervised care for children being provided in the private homes of licensed educators.
Reach out to the seniors in your life
Over the years, relationships have changed, especially those young people have with their grandparents. According to the Australian Institute of Family Studies, in the late 1980s, people had much stronger connections with their grandparents.
Youth Week: A time to reflect, seek support or volunteer
On globally significant issues like COVID-19 and anti-racist activism, to very local concerns ... Youth Week (which runs from 16 - 24 April) is an opportunity for Australia's young people to be heard — to express their views and share ideas.
Fostering our future – the benefits of foster care
For children and young adults who are removed from their families, the loss of good role models is only one of many devastating experiences they may undergo. For many, being in foster care will be vital for blooming into a healthy individual with a higher likelihood of success.
Join us in celebrating International Neighbour Day
On 28 March 2021, Australians will celebrate International Neighbour Day. This special day is to bring awareness to the importance of social connections and neighbourly good deeds.