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. This … Read More
The House of Welcome
Imagine living in your car with three children with declining mental health and no income. That’s what the Fares family (not their real name) had to do for six weeks. … Read More
Father Mick is Mount Isa’s priest with a purpose
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 … Read More
Being part of “Our Place” has helped the refugee community maintain zero covid-19 cases locally
CENTACARE FNQ PRESS RELEASE 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 … Read More
Grant applications opened for ongoing bushfire recovery
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 … 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, … Read More