National Child Protection Week is coming up – Here’s how you can get involved
National Child Protection Week is a campaign held annually across Australia to raise awareness of child abuse prevention. This year’s campaign will be held between 5 – 11 September.
Volunteers making a difference in our community
The staff at CatholicCare Hunter-Manning work tirelessly to support those needing a hand-up in our community. In the last four years, CatholicCare’s Food Programs and Community Kitchens have served more than 85,000 hot and nutritious meals to those in need.
Help a person in need through CatholicCare's August Appeal
At CatholicCare Social Services Hunter-Manning, everybody is welcome. However, our Community Programs receive no government funding, so we’re calling on the broader community to help us raise enough funds to continue providing these vital services. And after a difficult eighteen months, we expect to be welcoming even more people through our doors.
UPCOMING EVENT: Parenting a Child with Complex Needs
If you're interested in learning about a range of childhood development issues, The Rosewood Centre are hosting a free webinar series: Parenting a Child with Complex Needs.
Volunteer Week movie night
In recognition of its over 6,000 volunteers, the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is hosting a movie night for these wonderful people on Thursday 20 May at Events Cinemas, Kotara.
Fostering unconditional love
On first meeting, Melissa Hunt’s bright eyes draw you in. Then you notice her beautiful smile. However, once you get chatting, you realise it is her warm heart and open mind that make her one of the Manning’s most valued treasures.
Diversity Celebrated at Refugee Hub Launch
'Everyone Belongs' was the theme of this year's Harmony Week, and nowhere was this sentiment more evident than at the official launch of CatholicCare’s new Refugee Hub.
New Church Street Hub to become a melting pot of cultures
There was a buzz of excitement in the air at Church Street, Mayfield, yesterday when women from all around the world gathered to make food together as part of Harmony Week celebrations.