8 March 2017. Written by Jeremy Halcrow – Anglicare, Chief Executive Officer. Today (March 8) is International Women’s Day. This led me to reflect on whether that growing rates of child poverty in this country are linked to gender inequality and whether we can do more speak out against the factors driving this appalling outcome….
7 March 2017. Three inspiring young Canberrans were awarded with $350 personal grants by the Country Women’s Association’s Canberra Branch. The CWA Young Carers Grants recognise that these young people, each a carer for a family member, have missed out on a normal childhood in many ways in order to fulfil a role more mature…
Three inspiring young Canberrans were awarded with $350 personal grants by the Country Women’s Association’s Canberra Branch. The CWA Young Carers Grants recognise that these young people, each a carer for a family member, have missed out on a normal childhood in many ways in order to fulfil a role more mature than their…
Anglicare does a lot! Anglicare NSW South, NSW West & ACT also works in a lot of communities – from Eden to Dubbo, from Liverpool to Wagga Wagga and Albury. Our services are as diverse as the regions we work in – from Emergency Relief to Early Learning Centres to Disability services and Youth + Family…
Joy had been working in the garden when she made the decision to leave. The bushfires were approaching and in the scorching plus 40 degree heat and heavy breeze, 75-year-old Joy knew she had to go. After getting her dog into the car, and collecting a handful of items as she hurried out of the house,…
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…
