Aging well from a safe, secure home
Aged care
Government-funded home care services can make a big difference when it comes to staying in the home you love for as long as possible. Carol is one of many people aged over 60 who receive free information and referrals to trusted tradespeople, in-home safety assessments and subsidised home maintenance and modification services to stay safe, secure and humming along happily at home.
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Why do we acknowledge Country?
Featured
The ritual of an Acknowledgement of Country is becoming more commonplace in Australia. But when it comes to performing one, many people feel unsure about what to say and may even feel afraid about causing offence. This NAIDOC Week (2-9 July) Centacare is helping its staff feel more confident about showing respect for Traditional Owners.
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Post Release Service reflects our shared humanity
Community and pastoral care
Many people are released from prison into recurrent poverty. From an office behind St Mary’s Church in South Brisbane, our Post Release Service does powerful work, supporting people through what can be a difficult time as they transition from prison into the community. This can include help with food, clothing and accommodation, support to apply for a driver’s license and commence looking for employment.
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Red Bench inspires conversation
Family and relationship care
The importance of an ongoing conversation in putting an end to domestic violence cannot be underestimated. As domestic and family violence prevention month draws to a close, Centacare has unveiled Brisbane CBD’s first Red Bench on the grounds of St Stephen’s Cathedral, aimed at prompting conversations about the issue.
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Centacare stands against domestic violence
Family and relationship care
In the last two years, Centacare has supported more than 4,000 teenagers experiencing emotional and physical abuse at the hands of their parents or guardians. Centacare has once again called on the community to take a stand against domestic and family violence in its tenth annual march and candlelight vigil at Maroochydore. More than 300 people attended the event, which is held with Sunshine Coast Council to mark the start of Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month.
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A place to call home for Fraser Coast Families
Community and pastoral care
The Homeless Accommodation and Housing Support services on the Fraser Coast walk alongside people who are experiencing homelessness or who are at risk of homelessness to identify immediate supports and pathways to safe and permanent accommodation.
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Opening rich in traditional culture
Featured
Centacare’s South West team has a long and proud history of celebrating and walking alongside the local Indigenous community. These strong links were evident last Friday, with First Nations clients and support workers playing key roles in the opening and blessing of the team’s new office in Darra, Yaggera country.
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