Fearful to flourishing: how foster and respite carers are changing lives
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 … Read More
Creating Brighter Futures
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 … Read More
Home is what you make it
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 … Read More
Changing for good
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 … Read More
Christian charity must start with God: Lismore Bishop
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 … Read More
Men’s Space in Bourke : CatholicCare Wilcannia-Forbes
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 … Read More