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Read our latest news to discover what is happening around Centacare.

Supporting your child through your separation

Family and relationship care

Research has shown that when parents separate, children may cope better when they feel heard and understood. Child-Inclusive Family Dispute Resolution (CI-FDR) helps parents better understand their child’s experience, can reduce conflict and help parents to make child-focused decisions that support wellbeing and positive co-parenting into the future.

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Ageing well, enjoying life together

Aged care

John and Nelly first met at their local Centacare social and community hub, a place where friendships flourish and days are full of shared activities and connection. They show us what ageing well is all about. Staying physically and socially active with the support you need, sharing memorable moments with good friends and cherishing every connection. 

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Maryborough children start school with confidence

Family and relationship care

More than 200 Maryborough families were supported through Centacare’s School Savvy Pop-Up Shop, helping children start school prepared and confident.

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Tips for choosing a home care provider

Aged care

You want to keep on enjoying life from the comfort of the home you know and love. So, organising home care with the flexibility to enjoy the support you need now and in the future makes good sense. But how do you know which provider is right for you?

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How to stand against sexual violence

Family and relationship care

October is Sexual Violence Awareness Month and, with the sharp rise in reported sexual assaults, it’s time to reflect on the practical steps each of us can take to prevent sexual violence and build communities where respect and safety are embedded in our culture. 

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Jules and Marilyn discuss Marilyn's care needs.

Marilyn thrives with her Care Partner

Aged care

At the heart of tailored support for 81-year-old Marilyn is her dedicated Care Partner, Jules. For three years, Jules has helped Marilyn live safely and confidently at home, organising her care team, advocating for her needs and adjusting supports as things change.

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Centacare hubs tackle loneliness together

Aged care

Loneliness Awareness Week 2025 focuses on small, meaningful interactions within our communities as a way of building connection.  Find out how our nine social and community hubs help older Australians forge a sense of purpose and belonging, at the heart of a welcoming and supportive community.

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Older women at forefront of housing crisis

Community and pastoral care

Women over the age of 50 are at the forefront of the nation's housing crisis and with this, Centacare has opened a supportive residence for a small number of women who are at risk of homelessness in Beaudesert.

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How will Support at Home changes affect me?

Aged care

The new Support at Home program promises a simpler and more equitable system for older Australians seeking to live independently from their home and community for longer. Whether you are currently receiving a Home Care Package, have applied for one, or are thinking of applying, this article provides a helpful summary of how the key changes will affect you.

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Yarning Circle helps shape service delivery

Family and relationship care

This NAIDOC Week (6-13 July) marks 50 years of honouring and elevating Indigenous voices and with this, Centacare has rounded out a series of ten Yarning Circles, reinforcing its vision for an Australia where Indigenous voices are not only heard but light the way.

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