IGAs carry great range of reading
When COVID-19 struck, the usual channels for sharing Aurora were suddenly blocked.
School’s back in for disconnected
CatholicCare Director Gary Christensen acted quickly in 2018 when the Principal of St Mary’s Catholic College, Gateshead, Larry Keating, identified a student cohort disconnecting from school. It was a result of a range of reasons including social disadvantage, mental health and behavioural problems, and the St Mary’s counsellors and learning support staff were at capacity.
"We are still here for you!"
Corruption, mismanagement and poverty are all obvious barriers to seeing communities around the world thrive and develop, and the Church has a unique role in delivering hope in places where governments and corporations can’t or won’t.
Family first is foster focus
I remember 15-year-old Harry sitting on the lounge with a grin on his face. He had just dished out a cheeky comment to his mother, Tegan. Much to Harry’s surprise, Tegan returned serve with an identical sense of humour.
Experts add substance
What do a group of national and international academics, Australian Defense Force personnel, a managing director of a real estate company and a physiotherapist all have in common? Their commitment to sharing their expertise to ignite student learning!
Down to Erth approach pays off
Dinosaurs, a rhinoceros, the mask for an ogre, various sets of wings, more dinosaurs – the workshop at Erth is a treasure trove of inspiration.
Mini advocates socially aware
Three decades after St Vincent de Paul first established Mini Vinnies in conjunction with the Catholic Schools Office in the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle, the program continues to gain traction.
