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Disaster Recovery volunteers gather in western NSW

23/06/2024

Recently, Anglicare Disaster Recovery volunteers from western NSW were thrilled to gather for in-person training, following many online sessions. Nineteen new and seasoned volunteers from around Cootamundra, Junee, Wagga Wagga and Young gathered at St Lukes parish in Junee to increase their readiness to respond to natural and man-made disasters. In addition to receiving standard…

Anglicare retirement village resident, Sister Jane Keogh, receives AM for decades of advocating for the vulnerable.

11/06/2024

A long-time resident of one of Anglicare’s Canberra-based retirement villages, 78-year-old Sister Jane Keogh was appointed as a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) on Monday as part of the 2024 King’s Birthday Honours, for her dedication to human rights. Sister Jane, a member of the one of the Brigidine Founding Orders, spent 30…

Anglicare acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of our land and seas. We acknowledge the history of this land and for the stories of resilience and survival which make up Indigenous Australia. We give thanks for Aboriginal Elders and Knowledge Keepers of every generation, including the many Aboriginal families and communities which contribute to the life of our region. Read more about our Reconciliation Action Plan.