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Friday, April 26

A mum’s search for diamonds in the rough

When Simone Freeborn discovered just how lonely pregnancy can be, the empathetic 24 year old wanted to help others in her position.

More than a matter of saying ‘I do’

Relationship education is an important part of preparation for marriage and perhaps even more so for people who meet on dating apps. Two couples who have benefited from attending sessions with Centacare Catholic Family Services shared their stories.

Centacare offering ongoing support

Phone counselling for people struggling with family stress, social isolation and other challenges in the wake of COVID-19 continues to be accessed from Centacare.

Centacare offers free phone counselling

People struggling to cope with the chaos and fear surrounding COVID-19 can now access free phone counselling by appointment from Centacare Catholic Family Services.

Abortion grief a 'massive problem'

It’s a topic no-one seems to want to talk about, but abortion trauma is rife in our community according to Julie Cook, national director of Abortion Grief Australia.

Healthy relationships take time and effort

Humans are meant to be in relationships but keeping them ‘healthy’ takes a lot of effort and is a life-long process, the Cross Road Forum was told last month.

Getting off to a good start

Starting school or going into a new class can be stressful for children and parents alike. Centacare’s parent education team asked parents what their successful strategies were for smoothing the transition, and their responses might surprise you.