Father Mick is Mount Isa’s priest with a purpose
Media Article 25 July 2021 It's just 4 degrees outside on a chilly Mount Isa morning. The bright pink cloud formations unique to the state's north-west are already dominating the broad Queensland sky. Nine-year-old Kevin is tucking into a cup of Milo in the kitchen of Mount Isa's youth hub. He's also had a hot... read more
Being part of “Our Place” has helped the refugee community maintain zero covid-19 cases locally.
CENTACARE FNQ PRESS RELEASE 13 July 2020 Since 2018, Centacare FNQ has been facilitating Our Place - a federally funded, assets based and community driven project which aims to build on the strength and resilience of community. The project is based in the Cairns West suburbs of Manoora, Manunda and Mooroobool, a... read more
Grant applications opened for ongoing bushfire recovery
18 May 2020 As published by the ACBC Media Blog and Cath News Catholic Emergency Relief Australia (CERA) has opened an initial grant application round to support those continuing the long process of recovery from the summer’s catastrophic bushfire season. CERA chair Susan Pascoe said while the country “is largely – and understandably... read more
CatholicCare Wollongong – 40th Anniversary
A special thanks to the Illawarra Mercury for creating a wonderful tribute to CatholicCare Wollongong, marking their 40th Anniversary. The article honours the special people who built the foundations of this organisation, namely Roger Austin and Kath McCormack, while looking at the evolution of social services over time. CatholicCare's mission remains the same,... read more
Improving the Quality of End of Life Care (ELDAC): Catholic Care Wollongong
31 December 2019 CatholicCare Wollongong has been invited to participate in the ELDAC project, an initiative funded by the Australian Government Department of Health. ELDAC is conducted by a consortium of three universities and five national peak bodies from the aged, primary and specialist palliative care sectors. ELDAC is a multifaceted program... read more
Men’s Space in Bourke : CatholicCare Wilcannia-Forbes
18 September 2018 Aboriginal men in Bourke are caught in a tyranny of disadvantage. “As an Aboriginal male myself who has dealt with his own trauma, I understand the barriers that are facing our men today, grief and loss, depression, domestic violence, sexual assault, incarceration are all traumas causing our men to... read more
Accessible Beach Trial: Centacare Moreton Bay
30 December 2019 Working towards an accessible future is everyone’s responsibility. Centacare Moreton Bay is working in partnership with Moreton Bay Regional Council and local surf lifesaving clubs to enable everyone, regardless of their age or ability, to access the sand and water at the most popular beaches in the regions. The... read more
Partnership delivers affordable housing unit project in South Hobart: CatholicCare Tasmania
22 November 2019 As published at CatholicCare Tasmania In 2018, Archbishop Julian Porteous issued a call to the Tasmanian Catholic community to look at how they could work together to address homelessness. The South Hobart Catholic Parish, CatholicCare Tasmania and Centacare Evolve Housing answered the Archbishop's call. Utilising an existing building at the back... read more
Walk our labyrinth at “Lunch in the Square”: Centacare SA
1 October 2019 As published at Centacare Pre-loved shoes will be used to create a sole-ful labyrinth in Victoria Square on Tuesday [8 October 2019]. The labyrinth pattern will be drawn with donated shoes, which those in need can take for free after walking its path. Leftover shoes will be donated to the Hutt... read more
Centrecare Director and Valuing Children Initiative founder Invited to United Nations
16 September 2019 From Centacare.com Centrecare Director and Valuing Children Initiative’s Founder, Adj. Professor Tony Pietropiccolo, is currently in Geneva at the United Nations HQ to take part in the Committee on the Rights of the Child as part of a group representing Australia globally. Please note the video link is at... read more
Fearful to flourishing: how foster and respite carers are changing lives
30 April 2019 Personal story from foster carer, Cathy Cathy always wanted to be a foster carer. For as long as she can remember, she wanted to help children and make a difference in the world. “We have children come to us for respite care at the moment about once a month,” she... read more
Creating Brighter Futures
30 April 2019 Brighter Futures Program for parents Karen had lost confidence in her parenting abilities. She felt like she could not make it. Then she discovered CatholicCare Social Services Hunter Manning’s Brighter Futures Program. “Working with CatholicCare has changed my life in insurmountable ways. They have made me realise that the life... read more
Home is what you make it
30 April 2019 Personal story from foster carers, Sarah and Michael Sarah and Michael* smile as they talk about their family. “Home is what you make it,” Sarah says. “And the people you fill it with make it a home as well.” The couple had always wanted more children after their daughter, but through... read more
Changing for good
30 April 2019 A personal story, Johns experience with the Journey to Social Inclusion (J2SI) program Since the age of 15, John has been in and out of prison. He spent about six years in custody over the past 15 years of his life and had no stable accommodation for 10 years. When John... read more
Christian charity must start with God: Lismore Bishop
20 February 2019 As published in the Catholic Outlook The first call for those working in social services is to see the need of others through the eyes of God, Lismore Bishop Greg Homeming OCD has told Catholic social service leaders from across the country. On a day when tributes to the late... read more
