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Domestic and family violence rife across our Diocese
Wyong (in the Diocese of Broken Bay) is the second highest suburb for police callouts in NSW due to domestic and family violence. And we know that 66% of domestic and family violence incidences go unreported (BOCSAR, 2020).
Can you open your heart and your home to a child in need?
A struggle that rarely makes news headlines is that of children and young people in our community who are suffering. Many have been through experiences few of us could begin to fathom and who, without our help, will go through childhood without the love and support of a family.
Our commitment to Reconciliation
CatholicCare is proud to have had our Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) endorsed by Reconciliation Australia, demonstrating our commitment to building relationships with Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples, encouraging respect for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples, taking and making opportunities for reconciliation and tracking progress against the intentions noted in our RAP.
How do I know if my child needs therapy?
OK ... so what’s actually going on? “It is a daily struggle to get my child to do most things, no matter how small.”
Our 2019/20 annual report is now available!
Around the world, the year 2019/20 will be remembered as a tragedy, as the COVID-19 pandemic ravaged communities with staggering loss of life – challenging our health, education and social welfare systems and economies. Through this, CatholicCare remained true to its mission – serving in justice and love – bringing hope to those who most desperately need it.
Invest in your future during Mental Health Month
October marks Mental Health Month, a project driven by the Mental Health Foundation Australia (MHFA). It aims to raise awareness and promote discussion around mental health issues, with the ultimate goal of educating and reducing the stigma associated with this branch of health and wellbeing.
Common foster care myths
There are approximately 46,000 children in Australia who cannot live at home with their families. Some of these children get placed with a relative, but a good percentage require foster care.
The importance of engaged fathering
With Father's Day upon us, we’d like to take this opportunity to celebrate Dads of all kinds - single dads, stepdads, working dads, granddads, stay-at-home dads and all other father figures. The effect fatherhood has on a child’s development and wellbeing is a proven phenomenon, with many studies highlighting the importance of engaged fathering.
CatholicCare supports for those in our Diocese facing homelessness
A person is homeless when they don’t have a fixed, regular or adequate night time residence. They may be sleeping in a shelter, couch surfing, sleeping in cars or on the streets.
The enduring importance of friendship and human connection
Human connections are an important part of living a happy and fulfilled life. From short-term interactions to enduring relationships, how we come together as people plays a big role in our mental health and sense of wellbeing.
Six ways your friends make you happier and healthier
Friendships are one of the most rewarding and effective ways we can boost our mental health. And in Australia now more than ever, we could all benefit from a little help from our friends.
A newsletter with byte!
An activity designed to help clients of CatholicCare’s Disability Futures program gain proficiency in computer and organisational skills has evolved into the development of an e-newsletter, which is researched, written, compiled and designed by a growing team of enthusiastic newshounds.