Articles by Lizzie Watkin

Give the gift of learning IMAGE Aurora

Give the gift of learning

December 20, 2019

Preparations for Christmas are well under way - advent candles have been lit, carols can be heard far and wide, Christmas trees have taken over lounge rooms and festive gatherings are in full swing. 

History on a hilltop IMAGE Catholic Schools

History on a hilltop

November 22, 2019

The inner-city Newcastle suburb of Mayfield has a history of transforming itself to suit the times.

Living, learning, growing IMAGE Aurora

Living, learning, growing

November 20, 2019

Stacey Peterson Mansfield was four years old when she entered out-of-home care, and now, against the odds, and thanks to an innovative University of Newcastle program, she is on track to achieving her goal of becoming a social worker.

Customised care IMAGE Aurora

Customised care

November 05, 2019

Welcome to 2019 — a time when many families can no longer afford to have one parent staying at home while the other does all the earning.

Back from the edge IMAGE Social Services

Back from the edge

September 30, 2019

In 2005 there was a period when you couldn’t open a newspaper or turn on a television without hearing the name John Brogden. At only 36 he was the leader of the NSW Liberal Party and widely expected to become the next premier of NSW.

Growing area on learning curve IMAGE Aurora

Growing area on learning curve

September 06, 2019

The Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is one step closer to delivering high school education in Port Stephens, with its development application for Catherine McAuley Catholic College now approved.