News

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

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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Matthew kicks his 5km goal

Disability care

Two years ago Matthew wasn't able to interact with small groups of people. This weekend he joined his support worker Liliana and 20,000 others to complete the International Women's Day Fun Run.

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Shannon fulfils dream of independent living

Disability care

Moving out of home was a big change for Shannon, but the team at Centacare helped prepare her to get her own place, giving her the right amount of support and encouragement to feel confident about the step she was taking and discover her capabilities.

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The hidden face of domestic violence

Family and relationship care

It’s not unusual for women who are experiencing domestic and family violence to hide what’s going on in their lives, especially from the people they are closest to. Centacare practitioners can help women to remove the mask.

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Cooking brings life to Ovi

Disability care

Getting involved in cooking at our Aishling hub brings life to Ovi, after a motor vehicle accident left him feeling isolated and fully reliant on the care of his family.

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Working together for festive cheer

Featured

From the Gold Coast to the Sunshine Coast, this Christmas our services are drawing on their close ties to the community to deliver festive cheer where it’s needed most.

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Centacare opens new Hervey Bay hub

Featured

A new home for a range of family and community services for regional Queensland was unveiled with the official opening of our Hervey Bay hub on Monday 5 December.

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Praise for Centacare marriage and relationship program

Family and relationship care

Centacare's popular marriage and relationship program is receiving praise as participants report improved communication and understanding of shared values.

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Costume call for creative clients

Disability care

With only a couple of weeks left before the curtain rises, Centacare’s Running Duck Theatre Ensemble return to HOTA for their third production – John Red Kelly. The show will run from 26 November to 1 December on the Gold Coast.

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Mental health work attracts those called to walk alongside others

Mental health support

Mental Health Week is an opportunity to raise awareness of the importance of mental health in our everyday lives. It affects how we think, feel, and act. And it is just as important for those working in the sector as for those they support.

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