Centacare Catholic Family Services in Adelaide, South Australia | Non-profit organisation

Centacare Catholic Family Services

Locality: Adelaide, South Australia

Phone: +61 8 8215 6700

Address: 45 Wakefield St 5000 Adelaide, SA, Australia

Website: http://www.centacare.org.au

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25.01.2022 JOIN OUR TEAM: headspace Port Adelaide is on the hunt for a Senior Youth Mental Health Clinician to join the Thrive program. Thrive is an office-based youth mental health program which works with young people aged 16-25 in western Adelaide who are experiencing severe and/or complex mental illness. Thrive was recognised in the 2019 Adelaide PHN Primary Health Care Awards. The awards celebrate outstanding achievement in improving the health and wellbeing of our community across the Adelaide metro region. For more information and a position description, click the link: https://centacare.expr3ss.com/jobDetails?selectJob=355&s=6

25.01.2022 DISABILITY SERVICES: Its game on today for Centanet and Auricht Day Options clients as they kick off National Child Protection Week celebrations with a sports day at Regency Park. Six teams of staff and clients have gone into battle for bragging rights in socially-distanced challenges and games including footy, basketball, bowling, tug of war and quoits A week of fun lies ahead with a trip to St Kilda Adventure Playground still to come, and a self-portrait art class. #CPW2020 #playyourpart #cpw Pictured: Tahlia Bray, Kolbe Cottage Team Leader; Director Dale West; and Drew Dempsey, Auricht House Team Leader.

25.01.2022 MEDIA ALERT: Centacare foster carer Elisa Carey will be on the airwaves this afternoon! Elisa will join Department for Child Protection SA Out of Home Care Executive Director Sue Barr on FIVEaa at 1.30pm to talk all things foster care with Tony Pilkington. #joinourcircleofcare #Centacare

25.01.2022 We are looking for two Case Managers to join our Outer North Youth Homelessness Service (ONYHS). Based at Elizabeth, the service supports young people aged 15 to 25 years who are homeless, or at risk of homelessness, in the Barossa, Gawler and Playford regions. For more information, click the link: https://centacare.expr3ss.com/jobDetails?selectJob=259& Applications close 5pm on Tuesday, September 15.

23.01.2022 NDIS: Centacares Support Coordination team has expanded into the Adelaide Hills and Barossa Valley. If you need help to find the services and supports you need to get the most out of your NDIS plan, please contact us. In response to COVID-19, support coordination can now be accessed from participants Core or Capacity Building budgets. For more information, phone Manager Natalie Tucker 8215 6819. https://centacare.org.au/support-coordination-team-extends/

23.01.2022 Guess who crashed our Managers Development Forum today, and then laughed at Dales jokes... #Kookie #backbydemand #animalwellbeingprogram #Centacare

23.01.2022 It’s been an interesting week for all of us, but spare a thought for essential workers who continue to provide community and other services while we retreat to the familiarity of home. To the Centacare teams who have been on frontlines across the state this week, thank you for your commitment, skill, dedication, resilience, and unwavering care of our clients. Jess Sibley is a Family Support Worker and splits her time across Coolock House and Louise Place. The services provid...e 24-hour accommodation and support to young women who are pregnant or parenting. ``Working on the frontline during this time is challenging as we need to think of new ways to be able to engage and build rapport with the client, while also supporting to them feel safe and secure during these uncertain times,’’ Jess says. ``Often, we are looked upon for answers and support when we struggle ourselves to understand the complexities that surrounds us as workers and individuals.’’ #thankyou #Centacare #COVID19 #SouthAustralia #essentialservices

23.01.2022 RESPECTFUL RELATIONSHIPS: The Power to End Violence Against Women program was back on the road this week. The Power Community Ltd crew met students at Eynesbury Senior College to talk about respectful relationships. PTEVAW has engaged more than 6,600 male students since launching in 2016.The program is a joint initiative between Centacare, Power Community Ltd and Department for Education, South Australia.

22.01.2022 RESPECTFUL RELATIONSHIPS: The Power to End Violence Against Women (PEVAW) program celebrated its 100th school visit last Wednesday and is today featured in The Advertiser. Students at Henley High School met Gavin Wanganeen and Brett Ebert as part of the program, which teaches Year 10 boys how to be positive bystanders and stand up to disrespect of women. PEVAW is delivered by Power Community Ltd in partnership with Centacare and the Department for Education, South Australia. With the support of Adelaide Airport, Centacare has also begun EMPOWERED. The program will engage female Year 10 students to enhance their understanding of gender equity and womens rights. #Centacare #respectfulrelationships #pafc

22.01.2022 COMMUNITY: Regional journalism has played a pivotal role increasing community awareness of the complex challenges young people, families and individuals grapple with every day. Border Watch Mount Gambier newsgroup has been a strong voice for Centacare over many years, especially around domestic violence and the unique risk factors facing vulnerable women and children in regional communities. We are grateful for the work of so many dedicated journalists whose craft has provided a platform for those who seek justice for all.

21.01.2022 JOIN OUR TEAM: We are seeking a Case Manager for our Murray Mallee & Adelaide Hills Domestic Violence Service. This is a part-time role based at Murray Bridge. For more information, please click: https://centacare.expr3ss.com/jobDetails?selectJob=374& Applications close 5pm on Monday, September 28. #Centacare #domesticviolence #dv Embolden Womens Safety Services SA

21.01.2022 CHILD PROTECTION: Its National Child Protection Week. In its 30th year, the initiatives 2020 theme is `Putting children first. Putting children first means prioritising the safety and wellbeing of children. To grow up well, children need to feel safe and loved, have a chance to play and explore, have a say in decisions that affect them, and have access to food, shelter and healthcare. For children to thrive we need to come together as a community and put childrens needs first during National Child Protection Week and every week. #NCPW2020 #ncpw #playyourpart. https://youtu.be/nRQLIhPjWDoTT

19.01.2022 NCPW2020: Meet Deb, a Case Manager with Centacares Targeted Intervention Service. When COVID-19 hit, Deb drew on nearly two decades of experience working in child protection to help families navigate the unknown and keep their children safe. ``It was a time of reflection to realise we were all on the same level playing field in respect to food restrictions, quantity restrictions, travel and socialising restrictions, she says. ``I found speaking from the heart with familie...s helped to normalise the abnormal among us at a time when each day presented new challenges. #NCPW2020 #playyourpart Play Your Part #Centacare #targetedintervention Click to read Debs story: https://centacare.org.au/ncpw2020-debs-role-supporting-par/

18.01.2022 Action for all! Centacare services have resumed after the lifting of statewide circuit-breaker restrictions. For more information about accessing your service, and the supports we provide in regional and metropolitan South Australia, please phone 8215 6700.

17.01.2022 CHILDRENS SERVICES: Our Seaton-based Childrens Services Unit has today unveiled a calming sensory room for clients and staff, while also launching a new era for our foster care program. Centacare Foster Care has a new logo, branding and recruitment campaign, to encourage families to join our circle of care. Both projects have been many months in the making and are a credit to the teams involved. #joinourcircleofcare #Centacare #fostercare #childprotection #sensoryroom

17.01.2022 RESPECTFUL RELATIONSHIPS: Take a look inside the Power to End Violence Against Women program which is celebrating significant milestones this month. https://www.facebook.com/watch/

16.01.2022 Everybody has the right to be themselves. Today we wear purple to show support and inclusion for LGBTIQA+ young people. Wear It Purple Day aims to foster safe, empowering and inclusive environments, and strongly aligns with our mission at Centacare to support communities which face additional barriers. #WIPD

15.01.2022 FOSTER CARE: Join our circle of care! Come along to an information session and explore the steps to become a foster carer. Registration essential due to restricted numbers and social distancing. Search for a session here: www.fostercare.centacare.org.au/events/ Book your spot by phoning 8159 1400 or email Centacare Foster Care at [email protected]... #fostercare #Centacare

13.01.2022 JOIN OUR TEAM: We are looking for a Family Relationship Counsellor to join our Relationship Support Services unit. The Family Relationship Counselling program is offered to children, individuals, couples and families who are facing difficulties in their relationships or wish to enrich them. This is a part-time (0.6FTE) role based in Mount Gambier. ... For more information and a position description click: https://centacare.expr3ss.com/jobDetails?selectJob=378& Applications close at 5pm, Tuesday, September 29. #Centacare

12.01.2022 SOCIAL JUSTICE SUNDAY: The disproportionate risk of poor mental health for First Nations people, refugees and asylum seekers is highlighted by the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference in its annual Social Justice Statement. Helene Nielsen, Manager of Health, Wellbeing & Education at Centacare, recently spoke to The Southern Cross newspaper - Adelaide about the effects of COVID-19 on mental health. One of the things that increases peoples wellbeing is connection and one o...f the things this pandemic has done is isolate people and keep them apart, exacerbating challenges for those already at risk, Helene said. Isolation and disconnection impacts people of all agescertainly we will see the mental health impact of this pandemic go on for a really long time. CLICK TO READ: https://thesoutherncross.org.au//centacare-offering-ongoi/

12.01.2022 RADIO ALERT: Tune in to FIVEaa tomorrow at 1.30pm to hear Centacare foster carer Elisa Carey chat to Tony Pilkington about her important role. Listen live at: https://www.fiveaa.com.au/ This week is Foster and Kinship Carer Week - an opportunity to celebrate all the wonderful carers in our Centacare Foster Care program and across the state who provide safe and loving homes for children and young people in need. Learn more about our Centacare Foster Care here: https://fostercare.centacare.org.au/

11.01.2022 FOSTER CARE: More than half of the children waiting for a foster home in South Australia are aged five to nine,, as the shortage of foster carers for primary school aged children continues to grow. Centacare Foster Care Manager Amalie Mannik said an overwhelming preference for infants among foster carers has made it more difficult for Centacare to place children aged two and up. ``Its incredibly challenging not being able to place this cohort of children where the need is,... and I think this is due to a perception that older children are more challenging to care for than babies, she said. ``But there are so many toddlers and primary school aged children who would be able to thrive and meet their developmental milestones if they had a stable, secure base and a nurturing home that could support them through life. #fostercare #fkcw2020 #joinourcircleofcare Click to read: https://centacare.org.au/growing-demand-foster-families-pr/

11.01.2022 EMPOWERED: Meet Alex Barr and Caitlyn Woodcock, the faces behind EMPOWERED. The program will work with female Year 10 students to enhance their understanding of what healthy relationships look like, and how to identify red flags that can lead to abusive behaviour. Power Community Ltd Adelaide Airport #respectfulrelationships CLICK TO READ: https://www.centacare.org.au/alex-caitlyn-mission-empower-/

10.01.2022 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: If it is unsafe at home, it is ok to leave. That’s the message from Susie Smith, Manager of Limestone Coast Domestic Violence Service, who today reiterated that specialist support remains available for individuals at risk of domestic and family violence. https://www.centacare.org.au/domestic-violence-support-con/

10.01.2022 WANDANA COMMUNITY CENTRE: Wandana Community Centre has suspended face-to-face programs and support until further notice in response to COVID-19. Telephone appointments are available during this time. We are committed to providing clients with the highest level of support possible while operating within an environment that is safe for everyone. For more information, phone the Wandana team on 8215 6330. #Centacare

10.01.2022 LISTEN: Centacare foster carer Elisa Carey joined Department for Child Protection SA Out of Home Care Executive Director Sue Barr on FIVEaa yesterday. Listen to their chat with Tony Pilkington here. #Centacare #joinourcircleofcare

09.01.2022 FOSTER AND KINSHIP CARER WEEK: Traditionally at this time of year we host a celebratory lunch to thank our foster carers for everything they do. But this week we threw a virtual party instead, with Director Dale West and Centacare Foster Care Manager Amalie Mannik co-hosting the fun on Zoom. Our foster families play a pivotal role in little lives and we could not be more grateful for their commitment, dedication and the love and stability they provide to the many children in need of support. #Centacare #joinourcircleofcare https://youtu.be/ycfPSDnsRh8

08.01.2022 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: It’s not about what women do. It’s about what men do, and why. https://youtu.be/3JPqQG8VyVM

07.01.2022 JOIN OUR TEAM: Would you like to lead Centacares South East-based team? We are looking for a Site Manager to oversee delivery of services from Mount Gambier. For more information and a position description, click the link: https://centacare.expr3ss.com/jobDetails?selectJob=369& Applications close 5pm, Wednesday, September 23.... #Centacare #LimestoneCoast Limestone Coast Community News

07.01.2022 NCPW2020: Tarnia Parker is a Team Leader with Centacares Young Family Support Program at Louise Place. The service provides 24-hour accommodation and support to help young mothers nurture their baby and build independence. ``What I really appreciate is when the mum is doing really well and you set them off on their own journey. Thats the purpose of the service - to help that mum fly on her own successfully and be the best parent she can be. https://centacare.org.au/ncpw2...020-tarnia-intent-seeing-you/ #NCPW2020 #playyourpart #Centacare Department for Child Protection SA

05.01.2022 FOSTER CARE: Join our circle of care! Centacare Foster Care has launched a new recruitment campaign, with the help of 18 friendly fictitious faces. Carers, children and even a family pet form a circle to symbolise Centacares child-focused practice, and the care team that wraps around foster carers to train and support them on every step of their journey. #fostercare #Centacare #NCPW2020 #playyourpart Read more here: https://centacare.org.au/join-circle-care-new-foster-care-/

04.01.2022 Never has it been more important to stay connected and check in on family and friends. As we celebrate R U OK Day, were reminded to inspire and empower the people around us to start a conversation. All it takes is one simple question. Use these four steps and have a conversation that could change a life: 1. Ask R U OK? 2. Listen... 3. Encourage action 4. Check in https://youtu.be/erHLP29tzPE

04.01.2022 INNOVATION: Young women who have experienced removal of a child or children from their care will be supported in an innovative early intervention service announced this week. The Department of Human Services (DHS) has funded Breathing Space, which Centacare will pilot over two years with up to 15 women aged under 25 years. Part of the DHS Child and Family Service System redesign, the service aims to improve young womens quality of life, wellbeing and life skills, by addressing the complexities that may have contributed to their children entering the child protection system. Human Services SA #Centacare CLICK TO READ: https://www.centacare.org.au/groundbreaking-early-interven/

04.01.2022 FOSTER CARE: Foster carers have used pictures to illustrate their journeys and further understanding of their important role. On display now at Department for Child Protection SAs ground floor gallery in Flinders St, the Photovoice exhibition provides a powerful insight into foster carers everyday experiences, and helps others to see foster care through their eyes. #Centacare https://www.centacare.org.au/photovoice-puts-foster-care-f/

04.01.2022 COMMUNITY: Nazareth Catholic Communitys awesome music teachers swung by Kolbe Cottage today, to put on a concert for our disability clients. Creating community connections is a key part of Nazareths mission to nurture students and families. Thank you Emily, Angela, Jessica and Wes for an uplifting afternoon of song and dance. #Centacare Catholic Education South Australia

03.01.2022 FATHERS DAY: Sunday is a special time for dads and grandfathers as children say thank you for their love and care with homemade cards and other rituals. But for dads who cant hug their children on Fathers Day this weekend, Darren Clarkes message is simple: take care of yourself. Through the Dads Business program, based at Elizabeth Downs, Darren meets dads who are grappling with their role as fathers on the back of complex challenges. #Centacare #FathersDay #selfcare #fathers #dads #fatherhood #parenting #children Anglicare SA Click to read: https://centacare.org.au/plea-self-care-focus-fathers-day/

02.01.2022 FOSTER CARE: A 24-page pull-out magazine in the Sunday Mail today celebrates the start of Foster & Kinship Carer Week. Our dedicated foster carer Jeannie talks about the steps to become a foster carer on pages 16 and 17. If you would like to follow Jeannies lead and join our circle of care, please phone Centacare Foster Care on 8159 1400 or email [email protected]. #Centacare #fostercare The Advertiser Department for Child Protection SA

02.01.2022 CHILDRENS SERVICES: A seaside mural sets the scene in Centacares new sensory room at Seaton. Under a blue sky, footprints in the sand lead to the water, instilling a sense of peace and calm in the space unveiled today by the Childrens Services Unit. A year in the making, the project was made possible by a CCI Giving grant, and aims to remove some of the barriers families face in accessing vital therapeutic supports. #NCPW2020 #playourpart #NCPW #sensoryroom #Centacare https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kc3RyXyxAsE&t=191s

02.01.2022 Teenage girls will work with Centacare and Port Adelaide Football Club in schools this term to foster critical thinking about gender equity and womens rights. The EMPOWERED program is all about enhancing female Year 10 students understanding of what healthy relationships look like, and how to identify red flags that can lead to abusive behaviours. EMPOWERED will run alongside the Power to End Violence Against Women (PTEVAW) program, which helps 15-year-old boys recognise a...nd stand up to toxic and disrespectful behaviors towards women and girls. Launched in 2016, PTEVAW has engaged more than 6,600 male students and this week marked its 100th school visit. Power Community Ltd #Centacare #respectfulrelationships #empoweredwomen Click to read: https://www.centacare.org.au/program-begins-empower-young-/

02.01.2022 FOSTER CARE: Thirteen years of fostering has taught Lyn Matthews a thing or two about raising children. From delighting in the seemingly small and sometimes silly things, to endless patience and love, Lyn knows what it takes to raise a happy child. ``Its about giving them safety, because that makes all the difference, she says. Today Lyn joined kinship carer and Aboriginal Cultural Consultant Les Wanganeen at Photovoice, a collection of images on display at the Department ...for Child Protection SA. Photovoice illustrates how Centacare foster carers perception of their role has grown during their caring journeys, from initially wanting to make a difference, to developing a deeper understanding of the challenges and complexities many children face. Moments of joy, sadness and grief are expressed in the photographs, which also mirror their hopes for the future including additional support and continuity of care for children. Photovoice is on display until Friday in the ground floor gallery at 31 Flinders Street. #playyourpart #NCPW2020 #NCPW Rachel Sanderson - Member for Adelaide

02.01.2022 JOIN OUR TEAM: We are seeking an Adolescent Specialist Case Manager to join the Outer North Youth Homelessness Service (ONYHS). ONYHS provides support to young people aged 15 to 25 years who are at risk of, or are experiencing, homelessness across the Barossa, Gawler and Playford council regions. For more information and a position description, click: ... https://centacare.expr3ss.com/jobDetails?selectJob=375& Applications close at 5pm on Thursday, September 24. Youth Homelessness Matters Day #Centacare AASW SA Branch #homelessness

02.01.2022 JOIN OUR TEAM: We are looking for a Manager to join the headspace Port Adelaide team. The team is comprised of Peer Workers, Youth Mental Health Clinicians, Youth & Family Support and visiting health and wellbeing services. Click for more information: ... https://centacare.expr3ss.com/jobDetails?selectJob=376& Applications close 5pm on Friday, September 25.

01.01.2022 FOSTER CARE: Kinship carer and Aboriginal Cultural Consultant Les Wanganeen and foster carer Lyn Matthews met with Minister for Child Protection Rachel Sanderson today to introduce Photovoice, an exhibition of visual narratives exploring the crucial role foster carers play. Photovoice is on display until Friday in the ground floor gallery at 31 Flinders Street. #NCPW2020 #fostercare #Centacare