The recent Springwood Community Conversation with Refugees drew more than 180 locals to discuss the important issue. The event was organised as part of a wider initiative launched by the Catholic Diocese of Parramatta which is seeing events such as these hosted by churches throughout the Diocese. In Springwood it was an ecumenical event, including members…
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CatholicCare is delighted to welcome Philip Coller to the position of Head of Social Services Operations. Philip will take up his role in early April. He comes to CatholicCare from an extensive career in social services in the not-for-profit sector, having held the posts of CEO and Assistant Director in other organisations. We are pleased…
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Are you interested in visiting an elderly person in a nursing home who has no or very few visitors. You would visit on average once every two weeks. This service is organised through CatholicCare. After talking with you about your interests, we will match you with a resident in a nursing home within approximately 10km…
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CatholicCare Blacktown received a call late November from the Lions Club President, Roland DeLeon, offering food donations for the needy people and families within the Blacktown LGA. Irene Vasey our Blacktown Receptionist was to collect the items after 7pm. On arriving at 7pm, Irene was totally blown away: there were 3 trolleys filled to capacity…
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The issue of refugees and people seeking asylum in Australia tends to give rise to strong feelings. There are arguments for strong borders and the need to discourage the evil of people trafficking; while others argue for the ideals of a diverse, compassionate society – a fair go for all who come across the seas. …
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In 2019 we will begin to participate in the Community Visitors Scheme (CVS) operated by the Commonwealth Government. The aim of the scheme is to reduce loneliness experienced by many elderly people and help them feel included in their local community. In this scheme volunteers visit people in their homes or visit people who are…
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“A smile goes a long way to warm someone’s heart,” says Don Standley, who, six days a week, starts his day the same way. By 6.30am, summer and winter, he has left his house in the Sydney suburb of Doonside and is at the home of the same local elderly resident. As a volunteer with…
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This week we celebrate All Souls Day on 2 November, a month in which we remember the dead: our family members, friends, relatives, all those associated with CatholicCare who have died, those who died in conflict and in peace-making. In the Christian tradition, we believe that we will be judged by Jesus when we die.…
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A reflection for all the agencies, ministries, parishes, clergy, staff and volunteers of the Diocese of Parramatta for 11am on Monday 22 October 2018 This reflection is to acknowledge and recognise the importance of the National Apology to Victims and Survivors of Institutional Child Sexual Abuse being delivered today by the Prime Minister of Australia, Scott Morrison. Today…
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Report on Child Protection Week Event – Dawson Mall, Mount Druitt CatholicCare Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains was the lead agency in the organising of a Family Fun Day to promote Child Protection Week on 6 September at Dawson Mall, Mount Druitt. CatholicCare staff from Blacktown Family Support, All Saints of Africa, Houses2Homes and…
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