Heal thyself with right-brain yarns
Expressive art therapy integrates all of the arts in a safe, non-judgmental setting to facilitate personal growth and healing. To use the arts expressively means going into our inner realms to discover feelings and to express them through visual art,…
Unconditional foster love has its benefits
Lauren Chelman has a 14-year-old, 9-year-old, and a 2-year-old. Living in the Lower Hunter juggling school, work, appointments, and the experiences of teenage, ’tween and toddler years all at once, the family is like many in our region. But there’s a…
Volunteer Week movie night
In recognition of its over 6,000 volunteers, the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is hosting a movie night for these wonderful people on Thursday 20 May at Events Cinemas, Kotara. National Volunteer Week (NVW) runs from 17-23 May with a theme of: Recogn…
Fostering unconditional love
On first meeting, Melissa Hunt’s bright eyes draw you in. Then you notice her beautiful smile. However, once you get chatting, you realise it is her warm heart and open mind that make her one of the Manning’s most valued treasures. Mel wears many hats…
Diversity Celebrated at Refugee Hub Launch
'Everyone Belongs' was the theme of this year's Harmony Week, and nowhere was this sentiment more evident than at the official launch of CatholicCare’s new Refugee Hub. Bringing together refugees, volunteers and our Diocese community, the event was t…
CatholicCare support for floods
Donate now to support the flood-affected Mid-Coast community. CatholicCare is taking donations to support those in our Mid-Coast community who have been affected by the floods. As a local agency which provides local responses to communities in need…