Regional Anglicare Leadership Forum
VARIOUS DATES IN MAY 2021
Throughout May, our Workforce Development Unit hosted 5 Regional Anglicare Leadership Forums for managers and leaders across Anglicare.
The forum is an opportunity for staff across services to connect with one another and to hear updates from our Executive Team and Board Members.
We also celebrate and congratulate staff who have reached milestones of 10, 15 and 20 years of working for Anglicare!
Below is a selection of photos from the Regional Anglicare Leadership Forum in Canberra. Other locations include Wagga Wagga, Orange, Liverpool and Moruya.
Crookwell Disability Day Centre Official Launch
19 MAY 2021
Yesterday we celebrated the official launch of our new Disability Day Centre in Crookwell.
The Centre operates in partnership with St Bartholomew’s Anglican Church and it provides opportunities for local people who are living with a disability to feel supported and integrated as part of the community.
Participant Julie says “We do so many different things here like bowling, cooking, painting, going shopping and talking. The staff here are very helpful and caring. I’m really happy and wouldn’t want to go anywhere else,”
Rental Affordability Snapshot Media Launch
29 April 2021
In partnership with Anglicare Australia and other members of the Anglicare Australia Network from across the country, we launched the 2021 Rental Affordability Snapshot.
The Rental Affordability Snapshot reveals that post-COVID there is a distressing lack of affordable housing options for Australian families, particularly those on low incomes. The data shows a cripplingly small portion of properties would be affordable for people relying on government payments, with virtually no houses available for anyone receiving Jobseeker, Youth Allowance or Single Parenting payments.
Sunset Festival
1 April 2021
Our ACT Youth & Family Services, including The Junction youth workers, the CYCLOPS team and team members from Woden Youth Centre celebrated ACT Youth Week at the 2021 Sunset Festival.
The Sunset Festival is hosted annually to celebrate ACT Youth Week and includes: skateboarding demonstrations, live music & DJ sets, free pizza & BBQ, spray tattooing, giant inflatables and more!
Gordon Community Day
13 March 2021
Thank you to all of the lovely stall holders, volunteers and community members who join us at the Gordon Community Day!
Funds raised at Gordon Community Day supports the range of free programs run at Gordon Community Centre.
Rev Karen Kime’s Farewell
25 February 2021
In March, the Anglicare Executive Team and Anglicare’s Reconciliation Action Plan Working Group, hosted a formal farewell for Rev Karen Kime on the banks of Wagga Beach.
As Anglicare’s General Manager of Cultural Safety, Karen made an incredible contribution to our organisation to lead us in the development and implementation of Anglicare’s Reconciliation Action Plan – our formal commitment to a reconciled Australia.
Karen leaves a remarkable legacy at Anglicare but most importantly, has challenged and empowered us to continue on the journey of reconciliation.
2020 Anglicare Christmas Service
02 December 2020
Despite the challenges of 2020, we have so much to be thankful for – particularly are wonderfully generous supporters and volunteers.
The Christmas Service was a chance to celebrate the true meaning of Christmas and how the love of Jesus is foundational for the work and mission of Anglicare.
2020 NAIDOC Week Cultural Walk
11 November 2020
In celebration of NAIDOC Week 2020, some of our staff in Canberra participated in a Cultural Walk at Mulligans Flat Nature Reserve.
The walk helped us appreciate that First Nations people have occupied and cared for this Country for hundreds of generations. This always was, always will be Aboriginal Land.
2020 Pens Against Poverty Schools Awards Ceremony
15 October 2020
Congratulations to all of the young writers who received awards for their entries in 2020 Pens Against Poverty.
It was an incredible year for the competition with more than 650 submissions and students in Western Australia being able to participate for the first time.
As a health and safety precaution during COVID-19, the 2020 Pens Against Poverty Awards Ceremony was hosted online and winners were announced by are major sponsors and partner organisations.
Thread Together Official Partnership Launch in Wagga Wagga
02 September 2020
Thread Together’s new specially outfitted mobile wardrobe vans will provide access and choice to beautiful new clothing to the people of Wagga Wagga and the Riverina region, providing them with much needed clothing in a dignified way. The mobile wardrobe van, sponsored by Commonwealth Bank will be facilitated and run by Anglicare.
Junction Youth Health Service Receives Funding Boost
20 July 2020
ACT Health have allocated new funding to organisations that support those who have difficulty accessing mainstream health and social services. The Junction Youth Health Service received a portion of the funding to boost our services that support young Canberrans facing hardship or at risk of homelessness.
Our New ‘Mobile Wardrobe’ in Partnership with Thread Together
20 July 2020
This new ‘mobile wardrobe’ is an exciting partnership with Anglicare, Thread Together and Commonwealth Bank to bring clothing to people in need in the Riverina region..
Thread Together collects excess clothing stock from major retailers and with our help, the clothing is distributed to people facing hardship in Wagga Wagga with regular trips planned for Batlow and Parkes.
Calwell ELC Receives Art Donation
03 July 2020
Children and staff at Anglicare’s Calwell Early Learning Service are enjoying an inspiring addition to their learning space following the donation of a vibrant and nostalgic painting from local artist, Marje Seymour.
Celebrating Bronnie
18 May 2020
Bronnie began volunteering at our Goulburn Early Childhood Centre when she was just 14 years old. Three times a week for 38 years, she provided morning tea for the children and educators to enjoy.
For all connected to the centre, Bronnie was a much-loved part of the team and her passing earlier this year from a genetic condition was heart-breaking.
To celebrate and remember Bronnie, children and educators at Goulburn Early Childhood Centre hosted a small morning tea (within health guidelines) during National Volunteers Week.
To honour Bronnie’s amazing contribution and loving service to the Centre and local children throughout her lifetime, a memorial bench was unveiled – painted in her favourite colour with a plaque that reads “in case you need a Bronnie cuddle”.
Southern Cross ECS Clean Up
21 January 2020
Thank you to the amazing group of staff who helped clean up Southern Cross Early Childhood School after it suffered direct impact from the Canberra hail storm. The efforts of staff meant that children could safely return to the centre the following day.
Gordon Playgroup Christmas Party
11 December 2019
The Playgroup at Gordon Community Centre is a picture of the thriving and vibrant Gordon community. Staff, children and parents had so much fun at the Christmas Party celebrating the end of a fantastic year. Thank you to all of those who volunteered throughout the year at Playgroup.
Goulburn Community Christmas Party
5 December 2019
The Goulburn Community Christmas Party is our biggest event of the year! It is hosted by Anglicare at Goulburn Aquatic Centre with over 500 local community members including Anglicare clients from our Early Learning Centres, Disability Services and Crisis Services and Anglicare staff, friends and supporters.
We love the being a part of the Goulburn community. Thank you to everyone who volunteers, donated and organised to make this event possible.
Anglicare Christmas Service
4 December 2019
We welcomed volunteers, supporters, clients, staff and even a number of children from our Googong Early Learning Centre, to St David’s for our annual Christmas Service and Morning Tea.
The Christmas Service is our opportunity to thank volunteers, supporters and staff all for the part they have played in 2019 to see Anglicare have greater impact in the local community.
Embracing Ministries Music Engagement Program
3 December 2019
Our partners Embracing Ministries run their Music Engagement Program every Monday afternoon.
The program gathers people, inclusive of those living with a disability, to gather together and share the enjoyment of singing.
3 December 2019 is International Day of People with Disability. The aim of the day is to increase public awareness, understanding and acceptance of people with disability and celebrate their achievements and contributions.
We believe Embracing Ministries Music Engagement Program is a powerful example of joy that comes when you include and value people of all abilities.
Anglicare Leadership Forum & Staff Awards Night
28-29 November 2019
Each year as a part of the Anglicare Leadership Forum, we recognise staff and teams across our regions whose exceptional work reflects Anglicare’s values of Compassion, Dignity, Inclusiveness and Integrity.
Children’s First Alliance Research Launch
20 November 2019
To coincide World Children’s Day today, the Children’s First Alliance released their newest survey results sharing parents perspective on Early Learning Centres in the ACT.
The feedback from parents highlighted a number of positive outcomes for their children attending an ELC, including positive social skills (83%), greater independence (68%), improved communication skills (64%), and greater confidence (58%).
Pens Against Poverty Awards Ceremony
15 October 2019
Congratulations to all of the young writers who received awards at our 2019 Pens Against Poverty Awards!
It was an incredibly special occasion with the ceremony hosted at Government House, Canberra and awards presented by His Excellency General the Honourable David Hurley AC DSC (Retd) Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia.
We have been moved and inspired by the winning entries which covered the 2019 theme ‘Courage in Kindness’.
A special thank you to the Governor-General, his events team and our generous sponsors for making this year’s competition so memorable and impactful.
Ashmont Community Centre Celebrates NAIDOC Week
10 July 2019
Anglicare at Ashmont Community Resource Centre in Wagga Wagga hosted a community lunch in celebration of NAIDOC Week. Activities included aboriginal dance performances, traditional arts and crafts, and ceremonial body painting. Participants made traditional ‘Johnny Cakes’ over the fire pit and enjoyed a BBQ lunch together.
Volunteers Week Morning Tea
23 May 2019
In celebration of National Volunteers Week, St Johns Hall was transformed to host a special morning tea to honour and celebrate Anglicare’s volunteers. The event was attended by more than 100 volunteers from a range of Anglicare services in Canberra including St John’s Care, Anglicare Retail and Disaster Recovery.
Guest speaker Virginia Haussegger, a renowned Australian journalist and academic advocate for gender equality, passionately spoke to Anglicare volunteers to encourage them and thank them for all they do to support essential services in the Canberra community. She emphasised how volunteers embody compassion and generosity and how the kindness of strangers is what brings strength to our community.
“What an absolute honour it has been to address Anglicare volunteers and staff. The love, care and dignity you give to every soul who walks through the door of your crisis centres day after day makes my heart sing! This is humanity at its best,” says Virginia.
Anglicare Retail Jamison Shop Launch Night
13 February 2018
Anglicare staff and volunteers gathered at our newest Anglicare Retail Shop at Jamison Centre, Macquarie ACT to celebrate the grand opening! Anglicare Retail at Jamison is Anglicare’s 4th recycling retail store.
The new store at Jamison is the first of the stores to unveil the new ‘Anglicare Retail’ branding.
Pens Against Poverty 2017
20 October 2017
Pens Against Poverty is a annual writing competition hosted by Anglicare to encourage primary school and high school students to explore the experiences of people living in poverty. It demonstrates the power of poetry and fiction to heighten empathy among readers and writers, through the imagination and shared experience. The 2017 Pens Against Poverty Award Ceremony was held at Canberra College Theatre as the closing event of Anti Poverty Week.
Governor-General lends a hand at St John’s Care
16 October 2017
In recognition of Anti Poverty Week, the Governor-General Sir Peter Cosgrove, reached out to Dave, OzHarvest Manager about helping people in need. Dave suggested the Governor General be part of their regular food delivery to St. John’s Care of the leftover fresh food and supplies that OzHarvest collects from local retailers. The Governor-General carried in a box of vegetables for the waiting cameras and presented medallions and a Christmas cake from Government House as a special gesture to mark the occasion. He congratulated Oz Harvest and St John’s Care for their work with Emergency Relief and took time to speak with the faithful St John’s Care volunteers and with some clients of St John’s Care.
Club 12/25 Graffiti Wall Launch
11 June 2017
Artists Tim Phibs and George Rose were selected as winners of In The City Canberra’s Graffiti Artwork Competition. Their amazing design painted at the skate park outside Anglicare’s Club 12/25 depicts flora and fauna native to the local area as well as an abstract approach to reflect the movement and flow of skate and BMX culture.
“The line work weaves in and through the local native flora and fauna – in a similar way to how someone moves around obstacles at a park with splashes of bright blue injecting energy and adding depth” says artist George Rose.
Gordon Community Centre Grand Opening
03 June 2017
Residents in and around the Canberra suburb of Gordon can look forward to a greater level of community support with the launch of the Gordon Community Centre. Saturday 3 June marked the official launch of the centre which is a partnership between Anglicare and the Lanyon Valley Anglican Church. Community members, staff, volunteers and local politicians gathered to mark the occasion and celebrate what this new centre will mean for the community.
The new centre is the first of its kind that Anglicare has opened in the south of Canberra. It is designed to meet critical community needs such as emergency food support, and to also offer programs to build family relationships, help young children become school-ready and move people out of a cycle of need.
Regional Anglicare Leadership Forums
May and June 2017
Anglicare’s executive team traveled across our regions to connect with senior staff and leaders within our organisation. The Regional Anglicare Leadership Forums (known as RALF) are critical to communicate vision, encourage positive workplace culture and stay informed with the best community service practices. We also take time to recognise staff who action the Anglicare values in their everyday work. Congratulations to all awarded with RALF awards this year!
2017 Pantry Appeal Launch
08 May 2017
Our 2017 Anglicare Pantry Appeal was launched at Burgmann Anglican School (Forde). A huge thank you to the students who had already began collecting donations and for speaking so wonderfully at our launch event. The generosity for Burgmann students, staff and families makes a huge impact in the Canberra community. With their help, we’re aiming to collect 50,000 food donations in 2017!
Professor Ingrid Moses’ Farewell
06 December 2016
After serving her second three-year term, we farewell Professor Ingrid Moses as Presiding Member (Chair) of Anglicare’s Board.
666 ABC Giving Tree Appeal
04 December 2016
This year Anglicare was the recipient charity of the 666 ABC Giving Tree Appeal. The Canberra community generously donated thousands of food items and on December 4th, ABC broadcast from St John’s Care as listeners helped pack 200 Christmas hampers to go to those in need.
Anglicare Awards Night
30 November 2016
Each year as a part of the Anglicare Leadership Forum, we recognise staff and teams across our regions whose exceptional work reflects Anglicare’s values of Compassion, Dignity, Inclusiveness and Integrity.
Anti Poverty Week Launch
07 October 2016
In partnership with YWCA, Anglicare hosted the Anti Poverty Week launch event. We heard from ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr, Jeremy Hanson MLA and Shane Rattenbury MLA about how we can work to reduce poverty in our community. Anglicare clients and friends shared their stories of exclusion and poverty to help us gain insight into the difficulties they face. Thank you to Oz Harvest for their exceptional catering for the event.
