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. 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…
12 December 2016. Googong ELC Director, Rose Young, asked the children how they’d like to celebrate Christmas this year. The children came up with the idea of creating a Giving Tree and making mystery bags to fill with gifts to put under the tree. But the bags full of gifts weren’t for one another… they were given…
07 December 2016. We are proud to congratulate two Anglicare staff members awarded for their outstanding practice and achievements in their work with young people in the ACT. The Youth Sector Awards, known as ‘Yogies’ are awarded by the Youth Coalition of the ACT to recognise, celebrate, promote and reward those who do exceptional work…
05 December 2016. In partnership with Anglicare, 666 ABC radio have been encouraging their listeners to dig deep and give to those in need this Christmas. As an outreach event to help involve the community, the station hosted their Sunday Brunch program on Dec 4 from the lawns of St John’s Care, one of Anglicare’s…
25 November 2016. Congratulations to Sue Jennings and our Paint & Play team who were recognised by the ACT Children’s Week Committee for an outstanding contribution to young people in the ACT! The Paint & Play team coordinate 5 playgroups in the ACT that exist to engage families who are often isolated and provides developmental support…
25 November 2016. Anglicare Riverina Regional Manager, Brad Addison was on hand at the Wagga RAAF Base this morning to support White Ribbon Day and take a stand against domestic violence. Anglicare Riverina is proud to partner with Wagga Women’s Health Centre alongside Wagga’s RAAF, Army and Emergency Service personnel for this important cause.
22 November 2016. Anglicare Riverina are celebrating the achievements of their newest graduates of the HIPPY program. The Home Interaction Program for Parents and Youngsters (HIPPY) supports Riverina families through the Ashmont Community Resource Centre. HIPPY is a home-based, education-focused learning program that helps prepares children for school. The two-year program encourages a love of learning,…
