Moving 1½ hours away when you’re 16 years old is hard at the best of times. But for Alice and her sisters who live with CatholicCare foster carers, Julie and John, their move coincided with the beginning of a lengthy lockdown. Just as Alice began to navigate her new friendships,…

1 in 6 Australians are living with a disability - that’s 4.4 million people. Disability can be related to genetic disorders, illnesses, accidents, ageing, injuries or a combination of these factors. In recent years there has been an increase in the number of people for whom their main form of…

It’s always a good thing when a child asks questions. Questions suggest that a child’s interest has been sparked, and they are eager to learn more. That’s exactly what is happening at Tumbi Umbi OSHC since incorporating Aboriginal culture into the programming. “The children have been very engaged, and the…

“My husband, in his prime, was a 6 ft 2, rugby playing, cricket playing sportsman,” says Patricia reflecting on the life of her beloved husband, Kevin who passed away in May. “So, when Peter – a strong man of deep faith - accompanied Kevin in his final weeks, he was…