Leanne unites two passions as a volunteer
Featured
Leanne is one of 18 volunteers in the Moreton Bay area that drive Centacare aged care and disability care clients where they need to be. But she is much more than a driver, she is filling her days doing what she loves most - driving and meeting new people.
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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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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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