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.
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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.
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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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