13 January 2017. New case manager at the Anglicare Rae Burgess crisis housing service in Yass, Amanda Green, says that mental illness, domestic violence, shame and a fear of FACS intervention are some of the reasons people avoid asking for housing help until it’s too late. “The cost of living in Yass is high and…
13 January 2017. After leaving home at a young age to escape a childhood affected by instability and trauma, Corey found himself living on the streets and in youth refuges. “I felt vulnerable, like anyone could take advantage of me. I had been eating two minute noodles every day for three months because I couldn’t…
10 January 2017. The 2016 Anglicare Christmas Appeal made an incredible impact in thousands of lives across the region. Donations from generous supporters meant that hundreds of food hampers and toys were given out to children and families in need – giving them a brighter Christmas and a helping hand at a time of year that…
9 January 2017. Taylor was 19 when she became pregnant. At the time she was living with her mother and three siblings in a small 3-bedroom unit in Goulburn that was already bursting at the seams. Then Taylor’s mother lost her job. Three months after giving birth to her daughter, the difficult situation deteriorated further…
