Experienced Maitland nurse finds a second home
The March edition of Aurora introduced experienced nurse from Maitland, Sue Bartlett, who was about to head to Kiribati on a two-year mission under the auspices of Palms Australia.
At that time Sue was, understandably, both excited and a little anxious as a new calling beckoned.
A few months in, Sue reports on her experience volunteering with the Kiribati Catholic Education Office to improve the health of local students.
TWEC DINNER 2018: “It does mean a new us”
Geraldine Doogue AO’s address to guests at the 25th annual TWEC Dinner on 21 May was encouraging and challenging, in equal measure – not unlike the gospel!
National Sorry Day 2018: Don't be sorry - DO sorry
We would all acknowledge that our memories are very powerful; incredibly, years after an event, we can be transported back in time to a location or occasion, complete with a full depth of emotion.
Catholic Professionals Luncheon: a story of hope, strength and perseverance
Lauren Parker, whose highly-promising career as a triathlete took a decidedly different and unplanned path following an accident just over one year ago, was the guest speaker at a recent Assembly of Catholic Professionals luncheon held at Fort Scratchley in Newcastle.
Calvary Mater Newcastle's campaign to end PJ Paralysis
When staff of Calvary Mater Newcastle arrived at work in their pyjamas earlier this month, it was all for a good cause - it was part of the hospital’s recently launched campaign: #endPJparalysis. The goal of the campaign is to encourage hospital patients who are able to get up, get dressed and get moving, to do so.
Putting breast cancer patients at the heart of treatment
Breast cancer patients will soon receive more precise and potentially life-saving radiation therapy thanks to a unique program being developed at Calvary Mater Newcastle.
Pints with a purpose: there is joy in knowing salvation is on offer
The meaning of joy was the subject of a presentation by Fr Greg Barker, Parish Priest of Forster Tuncurry at the Pints For A Purpose event held earlier this week.