Articles by Lizzie Watkin

Brighter Futures craft day IMAGE Social Services

Brighter Futures craft day

October 04, 2016 Comments

On Thursday 6 October CatholicCare staff in Taree are supporting families with young children to “Brighten their Futures” via a morning of glitter and glue, sparkles and snakes.

“Men Talking Trauma” helps children in care IMAGE Social Services

“Men Talking Trauma” helps children in care

August 02, 2016 Comments

CatholicCare Social Services Hunter-Manning recognises the importance of positive male role models in the lives of children and young people. Many who live in foster care (out of home care) have had limited positive relationships with men prior to coming into the care system. Developing healthy relationships with male foster carers can assist children and young people develop resilience and increase their capacity for healing, particularly if they have suffered trauma in their lives.

Troy's story IMAGE Social Services

Troy's story

July 18, 2016

Troy moved into CatholicCare supported accommodation in 2015. Prior to this he had lived with his family his entire life.

Goal of rugby league game surpasses tries scored IMAGE Social Services

Goal of rugby league game surpasses tries scored

July 12, 2016

Players and spectators alike can expect much more than a mere game of rugby league when the Taree Bulls next compete against Forster Tuncurry’s Hawks. Beyond tackles and tries, the event will see players don white and take a pledge to raise awareness about domestic violence.

Fevola snags success at blokes only barbecue IMAGE Aurora

Fevola snags success at blokes only barbecue

July 06, 2016 Comments

From the lush, pampered lawns of the MCG, to the scrubby tangle of the African bush, Brendan Fevola seems to thrive in a variety of environments.

Opportunities for people with disabilities to reach personal goals IMAGE Aurora

Opportunities for people with disabilities to reach personal goals

July 06, 2016 Comments

For 47-year-old Gordon, relocating to CatholicCare’s supported accommodation in early 2015 resulted in a number of benefits.