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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
Our annual report is a series of inspiring stories
Our incredible teams continued supporting, educating, encouraging, equipping and advocating for our clients this year. The many testimonies and case studies in this annual report serve to highlight how incredibly well they did this work.