By Bishop Mark Short. I am writing this reflection on International Women’s Day, thankful for the enormous contribution made by women, lay and ordained, stipendiary and voluntary to the life and witness of our Diocese. I am also proud that our Diocese has been a pioneer in the recognition of women’s ministry through the…
Embracing Ministries provides pastoral care, spiritual support and developmentally appropriate programs for children and especially families in the Canberra area who live with disability. The program has seen incredible growth over the past year, in spite of the challenges of COVID-19. According to Director, Andrea De Vaal Horcui, families feel they have found a…
Rev’d Jonathon Holt from Lanyon Valley Anglican Church shares with us his passion for ministry and the Gordon Community Centre which serves the local community and operates in partnership with Anglicare. When did you know you were called to ministry? As an older teenager, people at church encouraged me to have a go at…
By Angie Winter Eurobodalla Homelessness Support Service. “Ooh I do like that dress,” was the first thing I said when Sue, a long-term client came into the office with some housing paperwork. Audrey Hepburn and Breakfast at Tiffany’s immediately came to mind. Sue wearing a little black dress, wide brimmed hat and kitten heeled…
Anglicare invites you to pray with us as we seek to live out our vision. We have been exploring why we care, how we care and what shapes our care over the past few months. This is the result of much prayer and discussion. Our Vision (WHY we care) What we are aiming for…
2020 has been a challenging year. We’ve been reminded daily that we are all dependent on each other, and our actions affect people we may never meet. Interdependence is familiar to anyone who walks with our compassionate God. The Public Issues Commission, with the support of Anglicare, is offering a six-week study which looks at what God has to tell us about compassion in…
Months have passed since the New Year bushfires but Anglicare’s Bushfire Recovery Coordinators are still supporting communities through the loss and trauma. Mark and Sharon lost their home in the Dunn’s Road Bushfire in January. The Anglicare Bushfire Recovery Team supported Mark and Sharon through their loss in a time that was difficult for many people. Now Mark and Sharon…
Goulburn Family Day Educator, Louise Hill, was recently awarded the Regional Educator Winner for Goulburn & Southern Tablelands in the 2020 Family Day Care Awards. When reflecting on her 28-year career as an educator, Louise said the experience was a rewarding one. “It’s a wonderful experience that allows you to meet and serve families in the community.” says…
More than 650 Australian school students participated in the 2020 Pens Against Poverty Writing Competition – with Western Australian students joining the competition for the first time! The Pens Against Poverty competition encourages schools, teachers and students to become educated in the important issues of poverty and homelessness in our communities in Australia, while developing unique creative voices through writing. Jackie French OAM, award winning Australian writer…
Anglicare NSW South, NSW West & ACT has been awarded $5.2 million by the Australian Government as part of the Safe Places Emergency Accommodation program assisting victims of domestic violence in regional NSW. Anglicare CEO, Jeremy Halcrow said the grant would allow them to increase emergency accommodation and provide women and children somewhere safe…
