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Mediation helps Sofia and Mark
Shortly after Sofia arrived in Australia from South America on a student visa, she unexpectedly became pregnant. Without access to family support and being unable to work, Sofia had no option but to live in a refuge with her baby. With high emotions and stress fuelling the situation, Sofia’s relationship…
Read MoreA desire for independence
In many ways Jan and Joan, who participate in weekly classes at the Memory Innovations Centre (MIC), are like chalk and cheese. “I love socialising,” says Joan, who has coffee every morning with friends. Jan describes herself as a little more introverted, but one thing they have in common is…
Read MoreInnovative sports program at OSHC
The COVID pandemic has impacted individuals and communities globally, with financial, health, social and emotional implications making headlines for the last few years. For the team at our Waitara OSHC, a less expected impact has been an increase in incidents on climbing equipment as children return to normal play times…
Read MoreCounselling helps Prisha recognise coercive control
"We had the privilege of supporting Prisha, aged 28 through her journey after receiving a referral from CatholicCare’s Family Connect and Support team,” says CatholicCare Counsellor Michele. “Prisha was born in India and her family still reside there. Prisha’s marriage had been arranged by her family and she moved to…
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