Moving forward
Assisting survivors of sexual abuse requires much emotional energy, and frontline workers in the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle appreciate their support networks.
Keeping it in the family
The Britannica definition of kinship is “a system of social organisation based on real or putative family ties”.
Consenting to change
The issue of sexual consent is shaking the foundations of Australian society, from federal parliament to elite Sydney schools. People are calling for action – through legal reform and better education.
We are all made in God’s image
When Maryanne was pregnant, she had an inkling she was going to have a boy.
The adventure continues
Michael Yore exudes an infectious energy, which is put to good use as part of his performances with The Beanies.
Challenges to overcome
Walking to the Mount Kosciuszko summit from Thredbo is no easy feat. When the conditions reach freezing, the 21km journey becomes even more challenging.
Unconditional foster love has its benefits
Lauren Chelman has a 14-year-old, 9-year-old, and a 2-year-old. Living in the Lower Hunter juggling school, work, appointments, and the experiences of teenage, ’tween and toddler years all at once, the family is like many in our region.
Beach and barbies replace conflict
Living in a safe country such as Australia is something we often take for granted, but Khurshid Sarokhan could not feel more thankful to live in a society free from conflict.
Marriage and its blessings
Marriage has been around longer than the Church. Societies have had ways of ritualising the pairing of a couple from time immemorial.
Families are back in the news
The recent death of Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, has sparked wall-to-wall media coverage in celebration of his life. His death at 99 years of age was expected, due to his failing health. However, I have been surprised at the sentiment and coverage that has flowed from every source imaginable.
Connecting the rituals
When our two sons were in preschool, I would often ask them about their day. Their responses were not dissimilar to those you might expect; “good,” and “boring” were quite common, and on a particularly interesting day it might even extend to “fun”.
Divorcees have options
… to have and to hold from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and health, until death do us part.
Separation is for parents, not children
Family structures are more diverse than ever before. The entity we call the “the family unit” can comprise a whole range of people – mum, dad, stepdad, stepmum, foster parents, grandparents – the list is endless.
Resource upholds dignity
One mum’s passion for helping her son with learning disabilities get the best education possible has sparked a new resource to assist parents and carers facing similar challenges.
