In 2020 Anglicare’s Southern Cross Early Learning Centre in Canberra introduced a nature preschool program known as Walga – a ‘Ngunnawal’ word for hawk. The program was developed to help children to remain at the centre of their own learning. The curriculum includes a dedicated nature program, making the outdoors a classroom where children can…
In February 2020, the NSW Rural Fire Service reported that 2,439 homes had been destroyed in NSW and over 17 million hectares of land was burnt across the region. Amidst the tragedy, hundreds of generous donors stepped in to help those in need. With $220,770 donated specifically to bushfire recovery in addition to funding…
Written by an Anglicare staff member at Eurobodalla Homelessness Support Service. Sue* is a sixty-year-old homeless woman. She attended the Eurobodalla Homelessness Support Service in Moruya for hygiene supplies and food assistance. Her face is sun-burnt and the lines on her face reveal a story of hardship. Sue vaguely mentioned that a critical event in her life had led to her becoming…
24 March 2021. Anglicare’s emergency relief services in Reid and South Canberra are calling for urgent food donations following a surge in demand with the announcement of cuts to the Jobseeker COVID-19 supplement from 1 April. Jason Haines, executive officer at St John’s Care, said his particular service is seeing around 20 families per…
The Junction Youth Health Service provides free primary health care and support services in the Canberra CBD for young people aged 12 to 25. In February, The Junction team launched ‘The Junction Social Groups’ to create a space for young people to reconnect and have fun after a difficult year in 2020. The Junction…
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…
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…
