Articles by Elizabeth Symington

Get SMART with GambleAware Hunter New England IMAGE Social Services

Get SMART with GambleAware Hunter New England

October 16, 2025

GambleAware Hunter New England is a team of dedicated professionals who are facilitating positive changes in our community. They do this through a range of programs, including counselling, care coordination and SMART Recovery Workshops.

How seeking help changed Margaret’s life IMAGE Social Services

How seeking help changed Margaret’s life

October 16, 2025

At 80 years old, most of us would expect life to slow down, but for Newcastle local Margaret, it was the start of a huge transformation.

Spirits soar at Diocesan Jubilee event IMAGE Your Diocese

Spirits soar at Diocesan Jubilee event

March 03, 2025

Hope, faith, and a whole lot of fun filled the air in Newcastle on Sunday as more than 1,000 people gathered to launch the Catholic Church’s Jubilee Year.

Music and memories IMAGE Aurora

Music and memories

March 01, 2025

It’s so much more than a choir.

Fr Solomon Okovido ordained to the priesthood IMAGE Your Diocese

Fr Solomon Okovido ordained to the priesthood

December 10, 2024

Sacred Heart Cathedral was at capacity on Saturday 23 November as Father Solomon Okovido was ordained to the priesthood. 

The power of seeking help IMAGE Aurora

The power of seeking help

December 06, 2024

When Hannah* found out her partner Luke* had been gambling for years, she had no idea where to turn.