How the Staying Home, leaving Violence Program changed our lives and saved my family
During the 16 days of Activism campaign, we are sharing stories from our Staying Home Leaving Violence (SHLV) program, highlighting support services available to women and children in need in our Diocese. Below is a letter from a family who was supp…
CatholicCare Nurturing Best Beginnings
In 2023, CatholicCare Social Services launched a pilot project in two local high schools using specialised infant simulators to educate students about the impacts of substance use during pregnancy. In 2023, CatholicCare Social Services launche…
Supporting Safety, Stability and Change: 16 Days of Activism
How our Domestic and Family Violence Program helped a mother rebuild after experiencing domestic violence.CatholicCare’s Staying Home Leaving Violence (SHLV) program continues to play a vital role in helping women and children rebuild their lives aft…
CatholicCare Welcomes Our New Director
Lisa Craven has commenced this week as the new Director of our CatholicCare Social Services Hunter-Manning.CatholicCare Social Services Hunter-Manning is pleased to announce that Lisa Craven has commenced this week as our new Director. Lisa brings…
Get SMART with GambleAware Hunter New England
GambleAware Hunter New England is a team of dedicated professionals who are facilitating positive changes in our community. They do this through a range of programs, including counselling, care coordination and SMART Recovery Workshops. More than hal…
How seeking help changed Margaret’s life
At 80 years old, most of us would expect life to slow down, but for Newcastle local Margaret, it was the start of a huge transformation. After years of battling a gambling addiction, in February she received a push to get the help she needed. “I was…