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Farai makes Jenny a coffee in her kitchen

Jenny thrives with onsite shared support

Disability care

Jenny is a familiar and popular face in the Nundah community. She has been a local for almost two decades and for the past five years has enjoyed living as independently as possible in her own apartment with 24/7 onsite drop-in support from Centacare. “I feel safe and confident living here,” said Jenny. “I know that if I need help, all I have to do is call or use my buzzer,” she adds.

Adult woman and young girl holding hands walking through a field

Supporting your family through trauma

Family and relationship care

When a child experiences trauma it can affect how they think, feel and react to family, friends, other people and everyday situations. As a parent or caregiver, understanding trauma is important to effectively support your child. Our Specialist Family and Relationship Care practitioners offer information and strategies to help your child and your family.

Rosemary pictured in her loungeroom smiling and looking relaxed.

A voice of strength

Aged care

Rosemary has lived in her beloved family home for over 60 years. Despite facing significant challenges in recent times, Rosemary has been able to stay in her home with funding from a Centacare Home Care Package providing the support that she needs.

Children from St Bernardine's Outside School Hours Care place gifts under Christmas tree

Partnerships bringing festive cheer

Featured

This Christmas, our services are drawing on their close ties to their local communities. From the Gold Coast and Brisbane to the Sunshine Coast and the Fraser Coast, our teams and their community partners are coming together to deliver festive cheer where it is needed most.

Client Lyndal sitting at her market stall

Getting creative in the community

Disability care

This International Day of People with Disability, clients from our HAND Social and Life Skills Hub in Wilston celebrate by showcasing their beautiful handmade arts, crafts and DJ'ing talents at the Brisbane markets.

John’s journey from prison to hope

Community and pastoral care

When John arrived at Centacare Post Release Service in South Brisbane, he was wearing the clothes he was arrested in and was carrying the weight of the world on his shoulders. He was met at the door with a warm smile and a friendly handshake – a greeting he seldom experienced. This Prison Sunday we explore John’s journey from prison to hope.

Centacare team delivers on promise

Featured

More than 130 people from across Centacare gathered at Brisbane City Hall on Friday 18 October to celebrate its highest achieving teams and individuals, alongside 98 of its longest serving team members.

Carer Kimberley finds support that fits

Aged care

Like many of Australia’s 3 million carers, Kimberley found it challenging to navigate the delicate balance of caring for her loved one and maintaining a sense of normalcy in her own life. This National Carers Week (13-19 October) Centacare is raising awareness about the services and support available to carers, encouraging them to reach out for help.