Calls for emergency relief surge
Wild weather, natural disasters and the rising cost of living has seen a spike in demand for CatholicCare’s emergency relief services. “Towards the end of the financial year, our requests for help just went ballistic,” says Emergency Relief Lead Kristy. “There are just so many people who are homeless or…
Read MoreJoin us in celebrating International Neighbour Day
On 26 March 2023, Australians will celebrate International Neighbour Day. This special day is to bring awareness to the importance of social connections and neighbourly good deeds. Although the official Neighbour Day falls on the said date, people are encouraged to practise neighbourly kindness every single day. You may think…
Read MoreYoung people pursue careers in early childhood education
As Australian job vacancies double, recruiting staff is more challenging than ever before. According to the latest Australian Bureau of Statistics release, there are 480,100 job vacancies in Australia, a 111.1% increase from 2011. CatholicCare’s Children’s Services team are tackling this challenge head on through an innovative partnership with Catholic…
Read MoreMen who use violence get ‘Back on Track’
“I already feel safer and my husband is more willing to listen to me,” says one woman who’s partner has been attending CatholicCare’s Back on Track program this year. The program was launched in April and is a 30-week group program for men who are using violence, abuse, or coercive…
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