What are you doing to care for you?

Most adults have a car, right? Functioning without one would be hard.

Finding a home for Mark: a foster care story

CatholicCare is urgently seeking someone - a single, couple or family - to provide care for a 15-year-old boy, Mark*, who has been living in crisis motel accommodation for over six months.

Can you help? We will provide you with an allowance, 24/7 emergency support, training and a dedicated care team that will guide you and Mark on your journey together.

Foster care: A willingness to provide love and a nurturing environment

As I arrived at her home, Marg greeted me with a warm smile and an enthusiastic wave. Upon entering, I felt instantly at ease, despite only having met her once, very briefly.

Have you considered becoming a foster carer?

Have you ever considered becoming a foster carer or are you even a little bit curious to learn more about out of home care and open adoption? If so, CatholicCare invites you to attend one of our information sessions, to be held at various locations across the Hunter Valley in the coming months.​

CatholicCare links with other community providers in Muswellbrook

Member for Upper Hunter Michael Johnsen MP and Bishop Bill Wright officially opened the Muswellbrook Community Hub, encompassing a variety of community providers, in February.

Autism expert coming to Maitland on 2 March

CatholicCare Social Services Hunter-Manning in partnership with Federation of Parents and Friends Associations in the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is bringing the renowned autism guru, Dr Tony Attwood, to Maitland.