Should we turn off the news for the sake of our mental health?
In today’s interconnected world, staying informed is more accessible than ever before. Whether it’s an official channel or via social media, the 24-hour media cycle amplifies exposure to news content, making it challenging to escape a bombardment of…
Make a difference this winter
A confronting privilege. Somewhat a juxtaposition, but this statement is how it sometimes feels to lead the CatholicCare team and our diverse services, as we serve our community. Work in social services and the church is a true privilege. To serve ot…
Hamilton South to welcome new playground
The grounds of the Hamilton South Community Hall, home to CatholicCare’s Community Kitchen, will soon be full of joy when a dilapidated playground is replaced. CatholicCare has received $70,000 from state government MP Tim Crakanthorp to pay for the…
Can you help CatholicCare Make a Difference?
A single mum, three couples from Afghanistan, a university student, and dozens of school students – these are just a few of the people CatholicCare Hunter-Manning has supported in the last couple of months across our range of services. Through our F…
Celebrating National Volunteer Week
To acknowledge the hard work of volunteers across the Diocese, we’re taking a moment to say thank you for their incredible contribution during National Volunteer Week. National Volunteer Week is Australia’s largest annual celebration of volunteering…
Students transform work experience into community gift
CatholicCare Hunter-Manning’s Taree Community Kitchen has welcomed some new kitchen cabinets thanks to nine hard-working students in our community. The students from Taree and Chatham High Schools made the items while participating in a work experien…