How to say 'no'
Q – I would like to learn how to say “no” more often. Over the years, I have constantly given in to everyone, especially my family, to do whatever is asked of me. However, my “people pleasing” is taking its toll and I don’t feel people are as willing…
Take a raincheck on bravery
As we come into Men’s Health Week from 10 – 16 June, it is important we take a few moments to stop and do a quick “how’s my health” checklist. A recent article published by The Conversation said “men can expect to die approximately five years sooner…
How to help my son gain more confidence
Q My family has not long moved to the area and my eleven year old son is about to start at a new school. He is not very confident and I worry that this new start will not be easy for him. He has one or two friends that he knows at the new school but…
How 'Before We Say I Do' impacted Andy and Lauren
Andy and Lauren Rossi are genuine high school sweethearts whose love is obvious and touching. The 20-something Novocastrian couple met 12 years ago, in their final year of high school, during a hospitality class at Saint Francis Xavier College in Ham…
Are you interested in working to help refugee and asylum seeker families?
An exciting opportunity exists to join the CatholicCare team as a Multicultural Family Support Worker, with a strong focus on assisting individuals and families referred by the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle’s Development and Relief Agency (DARA). Cat…
It's right to turn the page - but first you have to read it
Felicity (Flic) Ryan is a Wadi Wadi woman, and her mother’s family are freshwater people from the Swan Hill and Moulamein areas of Victoria and New South Wales. Flic’s father is of Scottish background and his family hail from the region below Glasgow…