A Different Approach with Therapeutic Parenting
We all know that foster carers do very special work. They provide a loving, supportive home for vulnerable children in our community. What many may not know is that most foster carers need to learn, and apply, parenting techniques different from the usual, ‘common sense’ techniques. This alternative parenting framework is required for children who have experienced trauma in their early lives.
GALLERY: Art for more than art's sake
CatholicCare Social Services Hunter-Manning hosted its Annual Indigenous Art and Cultural Program on 11 and 18 June, with participants thrilled by the artworks they created with guidance from artist Lesley Salem, daughter of renowned artist Les Elvin.
CatholicCare’s serving the Muswellbrook community
CatholicCare Social Services Hunter-Manning opened the doors of its new office in Muswellbrook on Monday 5 June.
Supported Accommodation Superstar: Penny’s Story
With a beaming smile and confidence that any Hollywood actress would envy, Penny is a natural in front of the camera.
National Families Week
Each year, over a hundred thousand people and hundreds of organisations celebrate National Families Week (15-21 May), Australia’s annual celebration of families.
The Skye’s The Limit
Showing off her dreamcatcher craft project and newfound confidence, Skye Hudson has blossomed under mentoring received through the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) facilitated by CatholicCare Social Services Hunter-Manning.
Caring for those in supported accommodation
In my role as NDIS Program Manager with CatholicCare Social Services Hunter-Manning, I have been fortunate enough to witness our clients in supported accommodation experience so many memorable times.
Achieving a ‘work-screen’ balance in family life
Q My children seem to be addicted to their electronic devices, especially their iPads, and so getting them to do anything around the house is so difficult. As much as this frustrates me, I accept that I have allowed this to happen and now really want to find ways to reduce their device time. Any ideas?