Helping others find the light
Addicted to drugs and alcohol, suffering stress, anxiety and depression, Craig says he was in a very dark place and without hope – until two words helped turn his life around.
Addicted to drugs and alcohol, suffering stress, anxiety and depression, Craig says he was in a very dark place and without hope – until two words helped turn his life around.
Fostering can be just as life-changing for a carer as it is for a child in need of a supportive and safe environment. Three local foster carers share their stories of being part of Centacare Catholic Family Services’ circle of care.
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Centacare Catholic Family Services deputy executive director Pauline Connelly will retire next month after 30 years at the organisation.
Centacare’s metropolitan footprint has expanded in the south with the opening of a new site last month at Colonnades Shopping Centre.
For Brigitte Goepfert, February 13, the day of the National Apology, will always be the day she found freedom. However, it is also a painful reminder that her identity was stolen at birth.
Newly appointed director of Centacare Catholic Family Services, Leanne Haddad, will be guided in part by the values embedded in her cultural roots.
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