CatholicCare in Wollongong, New South Wales | Non-profit organisation

CatholicCare

Locality: Wollongong, New South Wales

Phone: +61 2 4227 1122

Address: Head Office: 25-27 Auburn Street 2500 Wollongong, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.catholiccare.dow.org.au/

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25.01.2022 Ready for a new career? We have a record number of jobs on offer as demand for our services grows to meet the needs of the local community. You don't have to be Catholic to be a client or staff member. ... CatholicCare is a social service agency that offers great careers and a positive work environment that encourages career development and lifelong friendships. We have lots of new positions in the Illawarra and Macarthur regions. Please Like & Share this with anyone who may be interested. Please note: we do not accept job applications through Facebook. please follow the link for application details: http://www.catholiccare.dow.org.au/index.php/careers

22.01.2022 2020 has taught us the importance of connection and presence during challenging times. Presence is a powerful way to show people how much you really care. It also keeps us connected to our community. This video shows how our wonderful clients have contined to stay connected with each other through our social groups. ... Hat's off to our wonderful staff who've come up with creative ways to help people connect, even through this tough and crazy year. @CatholicCare #Wollongong # AlwaysConnected #Illawarra

22.01.2022 Are you looking for fun school holiday care for the kids? We offer holiday care at our established OSHC services in the following areas: Ss Peter and Paul, Kiama ... [email protected] 0418 733 922 St Pius X, Unanderra [email protected] 0438 376 628 Good Samaritan, Fairy Meadow [email protected] 0438 252 032 St Anthony's, Picton [email protected] 0439 496 831 Holy Family, Ingleburn [email protected] 0417 482 787 St Francis College, Edmondson Park [email protected] 0439 096 571 Our services are staffed by a dedicated team of education professionals who support and respect the uniqueness and individuality of children and their families. To find out more you can contact our services directly or to enrol please visit our website catholiccare.dow.org.au and search OSHC. Where eligible childcare subsidies may apply to fees. #OOSH #OSHC #schoolholidays #vacationcare

21.01.2022 The kids are back at school today Were they feeling anxious? There can be many anxiety causing triggers for students: Starting school Transitioning to high school ... Returning after a long break Entering new classes with new classmates and teachers Covid worries. Our team of school and family counsellors have put together a few key strategies to help your child adjust to change and feel less anxious. If you you'd like to learn more please visit our website to view the range of parenting programs we offer. You can find out more here: www.catholiccare.dow.org.au/inde/family-support-program-fsp

21.01.2022 Although the COVID-19 pandemic continues to present us with challenges throughout the Illawarra, Macarthur, Shoalhaven and Southern Highlands regions, we are continuing to provide all our services in a Covid Safe way. Please be assured we are committed to helping control the spread of COVID-19 with the prompt, proactive and responsible implementation of evolving policies and procedures which prioritise the health and safety of our clients, volunteers, staff, and the communit...y. We are monitoring the situation on a daily basis and following advice and alerts from the NSW Government and NSW Health. It is important to be able to continue to provide our regular service to you and your family at this time. Please help us to manage the risks to the health and safety of our staff by cooperating with the measures outlined below. Until further notice, all staff, volunteers and clients must wear a mask for all services, regardless of whether social distancing can be maintained. Please have your mask with you at all times. Please ensure frequent handwashing, covering your nose and mouth when you need to cough or sneeze with the crook of your arm or clean tissue and observing rules for physical distancing. It is very important that you inform us in advance if anyone in your household is unwell, or self-isolating because they are at risk of becoming unwell with COVID-19. Please also advise us if you have recently visited and area or place listed as a Covid hotspot. Due to strict public health requirements we will be unable to provide you with a service, at home, in an office or a school setting if anyone in your household is unwell or in self-isolation. We will of course treat this information in strict confidence and will be happy to reschedule your appointment for another time. Thank you for choosing CatholicCare. If you are feeling worried or struggling to cope throughout these uncertain times, our skilled and caring team are here for you. Please reach out if you need any extra support. Whether it be a listening ear with one of our experienced counsellors (online or face-to-face), parenting, relationship and/or life skills advice, disability or aged care services at home for you or your loved ones, we are always here to connect with you. This information provides advice current at the date of posting. You can check updates here: https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19

19.01.2022 Are you a senior living in the Macarthur area? We are offering FREE macramé lessons and morning tea to help our seniors feel connected and supported during these challenging times. We have a fun and fabulous teacher who will provide step-by-step instructions to help you learn this new skill. You will leave the class with your very own hanging basket complete with ceramic pot. Classes will be held at Lake Side Golf Club and run for approx 2.5 to 3 hours. It's arrival at 9.4...5am for 10am start. Registration and limited numbers are necessary to comply with Covid-Safe restrictions so we can only take 8 participants. Book now to avoid disappointment! Dates available: Mon 26 Oct Thurs 29 Oct Mon 2 Nov Thurs 5 Nov Mon 9 Nov Thurs 12 Nov Mon 16 Nov Thurs 19 Nov Tues 24 Nov Thurs 26 Nov Get together with some friends and learn a new skill. You may even want to stay on longer and enjoy some lunch in the bistro. Please contact Jane 0417018752, or Melissa on 0400550627 to register for the event. Please like and share with anyone who may be interested. #AlwaysConnected #macarthur #Campbelltown

17.01.2022 The countdown is on. The kids are back to school in less than a week! We still have a few vacancies in our before and after school care programs at our OSHC services in the following areas: Holy Family Ingleburn... Phone: 0417 482 787 Email: [email protected] Hours: 6:30am 9am & 2:45-6:30pm St Anthony's Picton Phone: 0439 496 831 Email: [email protected] Hours: 7-9am & 3pm-6.30pm St Brigid's Gwynneville Phone: 0447 198 135 Email: [email protected] Hours: 6:45am-9am & 3pm-6pm St Francis College Edmondson Park Phone: 0439 096 571 Email: [email protected] Hours: 6:30am - 8:30am & 2:45pm - 6:30pm St Francis of Assisi Warrawong Phone: 0447 623 580 Email: [email protected] Hours: 3pm-6.30pm St Joseph's Bulli Email: [email protected] Hours: 7am-8.30am & 2.45pm-6pm St Therese West Wollongong Phone: 0447 610 017 Email: [email protected] Hours: 6:30am 9.00am & 3:00pm - 6:30pm Good Samaritan Fairy Meadow Phone: 0438 252 032 Email: [email protected] Hours: 7am-9am & 3pm-6pm St Pius X Unanderra Phone: 0438 376 628 Email: [email protected] Hours: 7am-9am & 3pm-6pm Ss Peter & Paul Kiama Phone: 0418 733 922 Email: [email protected] Hours:7am-9am & 3pm-6pm St Paul's Albion Park Phone: 0460 666 010 Email: [email protected] Hours:7am-9am & 3pm-6pm Places are filling fast, so please get your enrolment forms in now. Our services are Covid Safe and our staff are experienced and friendly. To find out more you can contact our services directly or to enrol please visit our website http://www.catholiccare.dow.org.au/index.php/oosh-program. #catholiccare #Illawarra #Macarthur #alwaysconnected #OOSH #OSHC

14.01.2022 NAIDOC 2020 invites all Australians to embrace the true history of this country a history which dates back thousands of generations. The theme this year is: Always Was, Always Will Be. ... which recognises that First Nations people have occupied and cared for this continent for over 65,000 years. #NAIDOCWeek #AlwaysWasAlwaysWillBe #NAIDOC #NAIDOCWeek2020 #AlwaysConnected

10.01.2022 It's National Carers Week! We acknowledge the work of all carers and we wholeheartedly thank them for their incredible effort to support loved ones. There are over 2.7 million unpaid carers in Australia who provide support and care to a family member or friend with a disability, mental health condition, chronic or long term health condition, alcohol or drug dependency or who is frail due to age. ... Carers are important to older Australians and it's vital we acknowledge and appreciate the contribution carers make to individuals and to our community, and to ensure that caring becomes a shared responsibility of family, community, business and government. #Catholiccare #alwaysconnected #nationalcarersweek2020 #Carers2020 #WhyWeCare https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=270205304218397

03.01.2022 We have a limited number of places still available for our Parenting Course this Saturday 24 October from 10am to 12.30pm. Join like-minded parents learning to support children with anxiety aged 2-12 years. The course is held at our Wollongong office and the cost is $45. Please contact us on 42549395 to reserve your place.

02.01.2022 Thank you to everyone who donated to our Gifts of Hope Appeal This year was our biggest appeal ever! We've been overwhelmed by the generosity of our local community, with just over $20,540 worth of donations and gifts received. These donations helped 273 families who needed a little extra support and the gift of hope this Christmas This year has been challenging in so many ways! Christmas is almost here and we hope you are able to prioritise relaxation and time to c...elebrate. Christmas is a special time of connection with loved ones and an opportunity to reach out to others who may need some support. Remaining connected and helping those in need has never been more important. On behalf of all of us at CatholicCare our Advisory Council, staff and volunteers, we would like to wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year #AlwaysConnected #MerryChristmas #HappyNewYear #Adios2020