Realtor has the right spirit
Ray White real estate agency in Taree shared the Christmas cheer when it donated gifts to CatholicCare Social Services Brighter Futures families this year. The Brighter Futures program works alongside vulnerable families facing challenges. It provide…
Message from Gary Christensen
As the official social services agency of the Diocese of Maitland Newcastle our vision is to build inclusive, just, and strong communities where all people feel safe, heard and validated. The mission of Jesus is at the core of everything we do as we…
Males must hold each other accountable
This month marks the commemoration of White Ribbon Day as part of a global social movement of men and boys to end men’s violence against women. Whilst violence against any person, female or male, is never to be accepted, the significance of recognisi…
Living, learning, growing
Stacey Peterson Mansfield was four years old when she entered out-of-home care, and now, against the odds, and thanks to an innovative University of Newcastle program, she is on track to achieving her goal of becoming a social worker. The motivation…
Don’t put your wellbeing on hold
Q: I feel I am terrible at managing my work-life balance. It might be that I’m just exhausted being so close to the end of the year, and also that work and my personal life have been extremely busy pretty much all year. I feel stuck and not sure how…
Sharing skills to address disadvantage
With a career spanning more than two decades in the social services sector, there is no denying Gary Christensen has a drive to make a difference in the lives of vulnerable people. Assuming the position of director of CatholicCare Hunter-Manning in…