Opportunity to embrace Aboriginal culture
Maitland and Cessnock youth, along with their parents, are being encouraged to take part in an innovative art program commencing this Sunday at Cessnock Regional Art Gallery.
Celebrating National Families Week at Hunter Stadium
CatholicCare Social Services Hunter-Manning kicked off National Families Week (15-21 May) by inviting families involved in our Out of Home Care program to attend the Newcastle Knights vs Cronulla Sharks match at Hunter Stadium yesterday.
Spend time with us at Refugee Service
I recently lunched with a group of ladies I had never met, yet it was like breaking bread with long lost friends. They are warm-hearted, passionate, open-minded and driven. I asked many questions, perhaps too many; nevertheless, with each response they grew in enthusiasm and conviction. They are passionate about what they are doing − and helping others has helped them too.
CARETALK: Strategies to manage ADHD
Q My eight-year-old son has recently been diagnosed with ADHD and has been prescribed medication to help manage the condition. Although we are relieved that the medication has created a calmer home, I don’t want to rely on medication. Can you recommend any strategies to help us manage the ups and downs that come with ADHD?
Mayfield fete a success
CatholicCare Refugee Service and Mayfield Parish brought the local neighbourhood together on Saturday 30 April 2016.
Mayfield Parish and CatholicCare Refugee Service fete
Mayfield Parish and CatholicCare Refugee Service are holding an Autumn Fete in the church grounds of Christ the King, 288 Maitland Road, Mayfield West, on Saturday 30 April from 9am–2pm.
CatholicCare funds St John’s NSW First Aid course
CatholicCare Social Services Hunter-Manning funded a nationally recognised St John’s two-day First Aid course for six young people being supported by CatholicCare’s Out Of Home Care (OOHC) service at the Mayfield head office last week. Participants included young people who are currently in foster care or have recently left foster care and moved into CatholicCare’s Supported Independent Living and After Care programs.
CareTalk: Read the signs of burnout and compassion fatigue
Q I have worked as a senior nurse for the past 15 years and have mostly enjoyed it. However, over the past 12 months, I have become increasingly frustrated as there are petty workplace issues that are unresolved. Also, I feel I care too much, and sometimes I carry my sadness and frustration home with me. One of my colleagues suggested I might be “burning out”. I don’t think I am depressed but I find it increasingly difficult to go to work each day. Could ‘burnout’ explain what is going on with me?