Articles by Lizzie Watkin

Having the Conversation IMAGE Social Services

Having the Conversation

October 21, 2016 Comments

CatholicCare Family and Domestic Violence Case Manager, Stacey Northam, and Counsellor, Barbra Squire, were asked to present their ‘Having the Conversation, Notes from the Field’ model about utilising empowerment-oriented engagement strategies in supporting effective, sustainable change in the domestic violence cycle at the 2016 Childhood Trauma Conference in Melbourne.

Cindy's had the time of her life IMAGE Aurora

Cindy's had the time of her life

October 05, 2016 Comments

Adorned in a white sequinned dress, lace shoes, flowers in her hair and a satin clutch to complete the look, Cindy Pritchard looked every bit the princess when she recently made her debut at the ‘Love Is in the Air’ Ball.

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.