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.
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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.
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How to support a loved one with dementia
Aged care
Nearly 1.6 million Australians are involved in the care of someone living with dementia. It can be a rewarding role, but it can also come with big changes to your life, and there are good days and hard days. This Dementia Action Week (16-22 September) we asked Centacare’s Dr Benjamin Fox for his advice on how best to support a loved one with dementia.
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Having a plan can improve your safety
Family and relationship care
Leaving an abusive relationship can be the most dangerous time for you and your children. It’s important to have a plan that is specific to your situation and can be adapted as things change but here are some things to consider.
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Tackling loneliness through social connection
Disability care
Jude’s weekly sewing and ukulele classes aren’t about gaining new skills. These outings are tackling a big issue head on – loneliness. Earlier this month, Loneliness Awareness Week (5-11 August) shined a light on what’s now recognised as a public health priority in many countries around the world. But, despite its prevalence, loneliness isn’t widely understood or spoken about in Australia.
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Dani and Grace answer calling to care
Featured
Every year on 7 August Centacare takes the opportunity to celebrate its hardworking frontline staff. From aged care to disability care to mental health, in people’s homes, in hubs and out in in the community, our support workers ensure that people have what they need to achieve what’s important to them at that moment and into the future.
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The new face of homelessness
Community and pastoral care
Peter and Julia*are in their early eighties. They’ve worked all their lives and forged a humble existence, paying their taxes and raising children in rural Queensland. Now, having received a notice to leave their rental property, they are on the verge of homelessness. This Homelessness Week (7-13 August) we shine a light on the changing face of this growing national problem.
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