We are incredibly pleased and proud to announce that Case Manager for Anglicare’s CYCLOPS young carer program, Laarni Lambert, has been recognised by the Youth Coalition of the ACT—being named Outstanding New Talent for 2024. Laarni joined the CYCLOPS team in mid-2023, originally focusing on facilitating group programs for young carers. Her person-centred, strengths-based approach,…
In November, Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley AC KC, Governor of New South Wales, and Mr. Dennis Wilson hosted a Vice Regal Community Reception in Moruya. As Moruya’s Mayor, Mathew Hatcher explained, the event was an opportunity for the Governor to acknowledge and celebrate the exceptional contributions of community leaders, organisational members, and…
From the very beginning, when the parish council of St Mary in the Valley Anglican Church first met with Anglicare to discuss the idea of opening an opportunity shop (16 years ago!) Carol Willey was there. Since then, Carol has remained utterly dedicated—helping coordinate the shop with skill and grace, empowering fellow volunteers, and leading…
A highlight of Anglicare’s NAIDOC Week celebrations each year is the annual NAIDOC event hosted by our Ashmont Community Resource Centre (ACRC). Last Thursday, despite the chilly temperatures, local elders, local celebrities, community members and the Anglicare team all gathered in honour of this year’s theme: Keep the Fires Burning! Blak, Loud and Proud!…
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…
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…
On Tuesday the 21st of May, in celebration of National Volunteers Week, Anglicare hosted a morning tea for our Canberra-based volunteers at St John’s Care in Reid. Speaking during the event, Anglicare’s Interim CEO, Trevor Ament and Board member, Jane Bacot-Kilpatrick, both expressed their gratitude to this special, dedicated group, who give up their…
In an inspiring start to National Volunteers Week, Anglicare team members connected with dozens of individuals interested in giving back to their communities during last Saturday’s Volunteering Expo, hosted by Volunteering ACT. A range of Anglicare’s services rely on the commitment and dedication of volunteers, and the annual Expo is a valuable chance for…
Anglicare Retail’s Winter Drive seeks to provide options for families on low incomes. This April, Anglicare Retail is running a winter drive to increase the supply of warm weather goods across our Canberra and Queanbeyan-based shops. With temperatures just beginning to drop, our retail stores have already started to see an increase in demand for…
On Wednesday mornings, you can find Robyn and a small team of volunteers bustling around a tiny cottage located behind St Philip’s Anglican Church in Bungendore. The team organise dry goods onto shelves, re-stock the refrigerator, arrange eggs and produce donated from backyard gardens and gently greet all that arrive with genuine kindness. “We…
