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?
CatholicCare helps young people face adulthood with confidence
For two young locals, this year’s Youth Week Celebrations are particularly poignant, as they reflect on their incredible 12-month journey into adulthood.
Out of Home Care celebrates Easter
CatholicCare Social Services Hunter-Manning recently held its Out of Home Care (OOHC) Easter Egg Hunt at Blue Gums Regional Park, Minmi.
CatholicCare Supported Accommodation Vegetable Garden Project
Diocesan Pastoral Placement Program participant, Shane Hyland, assisted people supported by CatholicCare Social Services Hunter-Manning and staff with a vegetable garden project at a supported accommodation house in Newcastle last week.
CatholicCare Celebrates Diversity on Harmony Day 2016
Harmony Day, held annually on 21 March, celebrates Australia’s cultural diversity. It’s about inclusiveness, respect and a sense of belonging for everyone.
International Women's Day Pride
80% of CatholicCare Hunter-Manning’s workforce are women and that is something the Director and Executive team is especially proud of.
International Women's Day 2016: Be Courageous and Bold!
Women of the diocese, under the auspices of the Council for Australian Catholic Women (Maitland-Newcastle contact group) met for Mass, morning tea and a panel of local speakers on Sunday 6 March, to celebrate International Women’s Day.
Keeping Our Spirits Bright
This story, remarkable for its honesty and insight, remains anonymous at the request of the writer.