Share & Care Community Services Group Inc. in Northam, Western Australia | Community organisation

Share & Care Community Services Group Inc.

Locality: Northam, Western Australia

Phone: +61 8 9622 2828

Address: 88 Wellington Street 6401 Northam, WA, Australia

Website: http://www.shareandcare.com.au

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24.01.2022 Most dont choose to be homeless. Every wondered what homelessness is like? This will give you just a small idea of how some of our homeless live... https://youtu.be/9cudEDsZJeA

24.01.2022 Thanks Charmaine Agius for your beautiful donation of aboriginal inspired and authored books for children. They will be treasured.

24.01.2022 Share & Care before it became Share & Care ........

23.01.2022 A big shout out to the Rapid Relief Team AU who generously supply us with Food Relief boxes for people in financial hardship, experiencing homelessness or escaping family and domestic violence. If you feel you are in need of food relief, please contact the office on 9622 2828 for assistance.

21.01.2022 QUESTION: How many would be interested in a weekly post on saving money, looking at: quality delicious budget meals making your own cleaners that actually work quick gardening saving tips, tried and tested alternative to skin care that are just as good as those $$$ ones... basic vehicle maintenance and much, much more! Leave a comment if you would like some hints

20.01.2022 Free - Fresh Vegetables Excess fresh food donations available on the table at the front of Share & Care this afternoon and Friday for anyone in need of some fresh vegetables. Please only take what you need.

19.01.2022 SAFE AT HOME: Safe at Home provides specialist workers to assess safety and support the needs of women and children to remain in their homes, where it is safe to do so after a Family and Domestic Violence incident or ongoing violence in the home. Once a referral or WAPOL incident report is provided this service completes a comprehensive risk and safety assessment, security audit and planning to allow women to make an informed decision in relation to remaining in their home o...r to accessing crisis accommodation should the situation be unsafe. Our Safe at Home outreach staff can assist you in the following ways: Carrying out a risk assessment and safety audit of your home. Help with safety planning for you and your children. Upgrading home security. Emotional and practical support. Looking at other ways to help women and their children stay safe including physical, emotional, financial, and legal needs. Providing information and referrals to other avenues of support such as counselling services. Advocacy with relevant agencies. The Safe at Home staff will also assist with support to apply for a violence restraining order and offer support during the court process. Outreach support is available across the Wheatbelt to ensure ongoing support.

19.01.2022 100+ Cheap and Delicious Recipes for Weeknight Dinners https://www.womansday.com/food-recipes/g2436/cheap-dinners/

18.01.2022 Upon request, the staff here at one of our refuges provided a client with paints and a canvas to ease her mind and help her relax. Over the days of her being accommodated with us we watched her create this artwork. This is how the client explained her painting to us: The white circle in the middle is us here at the refuge. The client described the bright white as a new beginning, moving away from the dark blue and black ring that surrounds the light The six white rings ar...ound the circle represent each employee that works here. The blue circles represent the waterholes and the journey she took to get to us. Client stated that the red, yellow, pink and purple flowers that surround the painting show the current season, Spring. Upon exiting, the client stated that we had helped her so much during her stay. She wished for the painting to remain in the Centre for all to see.

16.01.2022 Free - Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Excess fresh food donations available on the table at the front of Share & Care this afternoon and Friday for anyone in need of some fresh fruit and vegetables. Ask at the front desk if you would like some eggs too Our thanks as always to SecondBite and Coles... Please only take what you need.

16.01.2022 CHICKEN ALFREDO Ingredients 450 g fettuccine 250 g cream cheese OR use 300 ml carton of cream... 6 tbs butter 1/2 cup milk 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp salt 2 tsp black pepper fresh 2 chicken breast fillet cooked and cubed 2 cup broccoli chopped fresh 2 zucchini julienned 1/2 cup capsicum chopped 1/2- 1 tsp chicken stock powder Method Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 10 minutes, then drain well. While pasta is cooking melt cream cheese and butter in a pan over low heat. Stir until smooth. Add stock powder. Stir in milk and season with garlic powder, salt and pepper. Simmer for 3 minutes stirring constantly. Mix in chicken, broccoli, zucchini and red pepper. Cook for 3 minutes over medium heat then reduce heat and simmer for a further 5 minutes. Serve over fettuccine.

15.01.2022 Thanks to Tayla & Stephen our homeless and refuge children can look forward to waking Christmas morning to see something from Santa. Your generous hearts make for smiles on innocent faces....Thank You!

15.01.2022 HOMELESS SUPPORT SERVICE: This service is designed to assist those that are threatened with losing their homes due to financial difficulties, those who are homeless and need support to obtain and maintain long term housing and those who are finding it challenging to remain in one home for any extended amount of time. We network closely with the Housing Authority, Emergency Relief services and Financial Counsellors, Supported Housing services through our Mens Lodge, Jacaranda House for Women and other local agencies. This service covers the Wheatbelt. Call 96222828

14.01.2022 If you would like to apply for this position, please make sure your application pack has been returned by COB this Friday.

14.01.2022 A reminder that today is national R U Ok? Day. Its so important to reach out and ask the question that could change a life

14.01.2022 Australia’s Health 2020 report shows one in five Australians have a mental health condition. Have you asked someone if they are ok today?

13.01.2022 A timely reminder from Wheatbelt Health Network now there are fewer limits on what community members can do and where they can go. Remember that physical distance

12.01.2022 Most don't choose to be homeless. Every wondered what homelessness is like? This will give you just a small idea of how some of our homeless live... https://youtu.be/9cudEDsZJeA

12.01.2022 Addressing Elder Abuse Between 2019 and 2030, the number of persons aged 60 years or over is projected to grow by 38%, from 1 billion to 1.4 billion, globally outnumbering youth, and this increase will be the greatest and the most rapid in the developing world, and recognizing that greater attention needs to be paid to the specific challenges affecting older persons, including in the field of human rights. Elder abuse is a problem that exists in both developing and developed ...countries yet is typically underreported globally. Prevalence rates or estimates exist only in selected developed countries ranging from 1% to 10%. Although the extent of elder mistreatment is unknown, its social and moral significance is obvious. As such, it demands a global multifaceted response, one which focuses on protecting the rights of older persons. Approaches to define, detect and address elder abuse need to be placed within a cultural context and considered along side culturally specific risk factors. For example, in some traditional societies, older widows are subjected to forced marriages while in others, isolated older women are accused of witchcraft. From a health and social perspectives, unless both primary health care and social service sectors are well equipped to identify and deal with the problem, elder abuse will continue to be underdiagnosed and overlooked.

12.01.2022 There are ways to save money on food without compromising flavour, freshness, or the ideals of organic, etc. The result is that you will eat well without spending a fortune, and feel good about what you eat too. Strategy #1: Plan Meals Yes, the "organized one". Planning meals is your first step in saving money on food. Its a good idea to develop a system. Try using the following categories to cover five nights out of seven, and then plan for leftovers the other two nights...: meat (this could be red meat or poultry), fish, beans, vegetarian, or pasta. The bean and pasta recipes can include meat in them, but preferably as a flavouring agent, not a main note. Each week write meal ideas in a notebook with the shopping list on the "notes" side. That way you can reference past weeks meals to inspire me. Strategy #2: Cook from Scratch The principle here is to shop for ingredients, not processed foods. So I buy ground beef, canned tomatoes, and chilli powder instead of a taco kit or frozen burritos. I buy chicken, onions, and pasta instead of chicken noodle soup. It does take extra time, but I really enjoy the challenge of learning to make new things like tortillas, and of finding simpler and more delicious bread recipes. Its a very frugal hobby as long as you follow the next principle. Strategy #3: Keep it Simple These days, food porn abounds, but it turns out Gordon Ramsey is right: the truth is, fresh high-quality food prepared simply will taste fantastic and doesnt need fancy distractions to make it a good meal. There are many ways to implement this strategy. For example, we often have soup and toast for dinner, and dont feel lacking for it. I love pan sauces, but try for recipes that use things I have on hand. Keep it simple and let the food speak for itself, and you wont end up with expensive herbs & condiments languishing in the fridge. Which brings me to . . . Strategy #4: Reduce Food Waste It doesnt matter how much you saved on that loaf of bread, or how cheaply you made that soup; if it ends up in the garbage, you are throwing money away. This hit home for me a few weeks ago when I looked in my fridge after a week away and saw it was nearly full-of rotting vegetables and infested leftovers. Eating up leftovers promptly has been an important part of this strategy--if they arent enough for the next days dinner, I make a point of packing them for lunch. My freezer is another great help. If something is nearing its best-before date, I can slip it into a Ziploc baggie and put it in the freezer for inclusion in some future soup, sauce, or casserole. The point is, look at any food thrown away as dollars in the garbage, and you will find the motivation to reduce food waste.

11.01.2022 Pop on over to Share & Care if you are in need of a Beanie or a warm blanket. These beautiful items have been lovingly handmade by the very helpful ladies at various CWA branches around the Wheatbelt, as well as some talented ladies right here in Northam. Please feel free to take only what you need so we can make sure that there is enough to keep everyone warm.

10.01.2022 Speaking of weather & storms....

09.01.2022 BACON & BEEF PASTA BAKE. Nothing says winter better than comfort food. Serve with a side of sweet mashed potato and salad for a delicious, nutritious, cost effective meal Bacon and Beef Pasta Bake Ingredients 1 tbs olive oil... 1 onion finely chopped 2 garlic cloves crushed 4 bacon rashers chopped (trim away fat) 500g beef mince 550g pasta sauce with red wine 2 cups Beef Style Liquid Stock (low salt if possible) 1 cup mixed vegetables 250g spiral pasta 1 1/2 cups cheese grated 1/2 tsp salt and pepper *to taste Method 1. Grease a 12-cup capacity ovenproof dish with a lid. 2. Heat oil in large saucepan and add bacon, onion and garlic. Cook until onion is soft. 3. Add mince, stirring occasionally for 5 minutes, or until beef changes colour. 4. Add pasta sauce, stock, vegetables, salt and pepper. Bring to the boil. Simmer for 5 minutes. 5. Add uncooked spiral pasta. Stir to combine and pour into an oven proof dish. 6. Bake, covered, at 180C for 30 minutes. Remove from oven, stir, sprinkle with cheese and bake, uncovered, for a further 30 minutes.

09.01.2022 Of all the reasons why people choose to grow their own food, perhaps today the most important one is a financial reason. Food is expensive. Organic food is even more expensive! If you want to eat healthy and you want to stick to a budget, then you CAN grow your own organic food in your own garden. There is nothing more satisfying than a beautiful and productive garden, but gardening doesnt have to be as difficult as you may think. Whether youre all thumbs, or looking to ...become a green thumb, here is our guide to gardening for beginners. Your garden site needs to have more than six hours of full sunshine, 8 hours is better. It is best to have a site that is reasonable level. North facing areas are best for main vegetable gardens but some vegetables/fruit will grow in shade or part shade such as silver beet, rhubarb, raspberries, strawberries and a variety of herbs such as mints, parsley and chives. If you are planning a fair size vegetable plot, it is a good idea to complete it in stages or your back will give out before you have completed your dream! A gardener who wants only a small bed might choose to hand dig with a shovel or garden fork. Digging lawn is very hard work. You can make that much easier by covering the lawn with newspaper (about 6 sheets deep) and allowing the lack of light to kill the lawn runners. All grass and weeds need to be removed as well as their roots. Any rocks larger than an egg. Clods of soil need to broken up and the surface needs to be raked until it is even. Once your plot has been turned over you need to check your soil. Most vegetables grow best in neutral to slightly acid soil. To grow well, the top soil (the layer of soil where most roots grow) should be six or more inches deep and contain substantial amount of organic material. Usually, organic rich soils are dark brown in colour and contain earthworms. Nearly all soils benefit from the addition of organic material. It loosens clay soils, improves moisture holding ability of sandy soil, and increases the nutrient level of any soil. Organic soil is compost, leaf mulch, straw, hay, anything that has once lived. You can use shredded newspaper, leaves, compost from your compost heap etc. Compost or manure can then be spread over the garden and worked into the top layer of the soil. Improving the soil is a continuing process so expect to add more organic material each season. With the soil ready, you can lay out rows. Drive stakes in the ground every 20 feet and tie a string between them if you want a straight row. Rows need to be parallell to the slope of the terrain if the bed is not level. Make them 3 or 4 feet apart so that you can walk between them and give each plant room to grow without crowding. Why not try it, you may find its fun, certainly tastes better than shop brought AND has none of the nasties that bulk growing tends to have!

09.01.2022 If you have been putting off visiting your GP, now is the time to think about making that appointment. Our health matters, without it, life becomes far more challenging!

08.01.2022 On Wednesday Coles launched its in store Winter appeal to rise funds for SecondBite to help feed people doing it tough during this pandemic. Coles customers c...an join the fight against hunger by purchasing a $2 SecondBite donation card at Coles supermarkets - every $2 donated provides the equivalent of 10 meals to people in need right across Australia. SecondBite Board member and long-time Ambassador, Matt Preston said all funds raised will go towards SecondBites ongoing operating expenses so it can continue to deliver food to those in need. Our partnership with Coles has produced enough food for people in need to create some 114 million meals. L-R: SecondBite CEO Jim Mullan; Coles Thinus Keeve; SecondBite Ambassador Matt Preston; Coles team members; SecondBite Agency Coordinator Daniel Vlahek; and Coles COO Matt Swindells. Henrie Stride Management

08.01.2022 On Wednesday Coles launched it's in store Winter appeal to rise funds for SecondBite to help feed people doing it tough during this pandemic. Coles customers c...an join the fight against hunger by purchasing a $2 SecondBite donation card at Coles supermarkets - every $2 donated provides the equivalent of 10 meals to people in need right across Australia. SecondBite Board member and long-time Ambassador, Matt Preston said all funds raised will go towards SecondBites ongoing operating expenses so it can continue to deliver food to those in need. Our partnership with Coles has produced enough food for people in need to create some 114 million meals. L-R: SecondBite CEO Jim Mullan; Coles Thinus Keeve; SecondBite Ambassador Matt Preston; Coles team members; SecondBite Agency Coordinator Daniel Vlahek; and Coles COO Matt Swindells. Henrie Stride Management

07.01.2022 Clothes Pop down to the front of Share & Care if you are in need of some kids clothes/toys. The table will be replenished throughout the day.

07.01.2022 EMERGENCY RELIEF PROGRAM: This program assists persons in crises. The program offers: Assistance with medical equipment/glasses/hearing aids, dental emergencies etc Assistance with fuel for transporting persons with medical conditions. Assistance with food vouchers and referral to other services. Assistance with travel via train or bus tickets ... Assistance towards utility accounts Assistance with Manchester and clothing We also partner with other agencies such as Department of Communities and SES etc. when natural disasters occur to provide the basic necessities for community members. This service covers the Wheatbelt

07.01.2022 Staff had the opportunity today to lunch with the Deputy Premier and Minister for Health and Mental Health Roger Cook, Darren West MLC, WA Labor Member for the Ag Region and Laurie Graham MLC to discuss how COVID-19 has impacted the youth of the Wheatbelt and topics they feel are of importance to them in this challenging time.

06.01.2022 Yesterday Laurie Graham MLC Member for Agricultural Region visited to present Share & Care with a certificate from Lotterywest for our successful Emergency Relief Grant application. This funding will continue to assist Share & Cares Emergency Relief Service to provide crisis relief to individuals and families experiencing financial hardship throughout the Wheatbelt region. Our Emergency Relief also provides referrals to our Financial Counselling Service which assists clients in developing a budget that works for them.

06.01.2022 Ever wonder what we do? Here is one life story from one courageous lady.... I have lived in the Wheatbelt for 25 years. I contacted Share & Cares Safe at Home Program because I was experiencing Family and Domestic Violence. I was terrified for the safety of myself and the children. I felt like a sitting duck in my own home. I was scared as my ... ex-husband had keys for my doors. The Safe at Home ladies supported me with going to the Court House and I was granted a Family Violence Restraining Order. The Safe at Home Program also paid to have my locks changed! I now feel I can rest a lot easier in my own home. I can read and watch movies and I feel secure knowing my ex-husband cant get in. Its taken a long time to get back to my old self but with the support of the Safe at Home Program as well as my friends, I can live a "normal life. Ive gone back to the sports I love to play and am enjoying my freedom, friends and my life! I know I can call on the Safe at Home ladies any time for information and emotional support. Single Mum with 5 children

05.01.2022 HANDY CAR HINTS: Foggy Windows If you hate looking at your smeared handprint left from when you werent patient enough to wait for the defroster to clear the windshield, keep a chalkboard eraser in the glove compartment and use it to wipe the windshield down. Better yet, prevent fogging by coating your window with shaving cream. Apply the cream to a damp sponge and buff the window clear with paper towels. Repeat whenever the windows begin to collect fog again, or after washin...Continue reading

05.01.2022 Next year we will have more of these classes, call our main office to register your interest-96222828

04.01.2022 HOMEMAKER SERVICE: This innovative program is designed to assist in teaching the vital basics of daily living skills whilst mentoring. The mentors provide information and linkages to Parenting Programs, Basic Budgeting made easy, further education possibilities, Art & Craft groups, Sports groups, Homemaker processes and many other skills. ... The mentor provides the support where required to inform, create social links and educate in a friendly, informal manner that allows personal and/or family growth. You set your goals, we help you get there. Learning, planning, security, opportunities and change on a path you set. This service covers Northam

04.01.2022 What an amazing child. Living with very little but rich with joy . https://youtu.be/vkPzJJK8F7Q

02.01.2022 Increased JobSeeker payment is allowing people to eat regularly, cover rent, and pay bills. The Australian Council of Social Service has released the results of a national JobSeeker survey, with 9 out of 10 respondents reporting that the removal of the new JobSeeker rate would have a significant or extreme impact on their ability to cover the cost of essentials. People said that:... 94% said the removal of the supplement would have a significant or extreme impact on their ability to cover the cost of essentials. 93% said they were now able to afford fresh fruit and vegetables. 83% reported eating healthier and more regularly. Prior to the supplement, 74% of respondents skipped meals. Of those who skipped meals, 28% skipped 1 meal a day or more. 69% said they were now able to pay for essential medical and health treatments. 75% said they were able to pay their bills. 65% said it was easier to pay rent or move to safer accommodation. The Coronavirus Supplement of $550 is scheduled to finish in September 2020, however the Federal Government must consider a permanent increase to keep 1.6 million people out of poverty.

02.01.2022 Nobody deserves to sleep on the street, hidden away behind some building, down an alleyway, feeling unsafe, invisible.... HOMELESS SUPPORT SERVICE: This service is designed to assist those that are threatened with losing their homes due to financial difficulties, those who are homeless and need support to obtain and maintain long term housing and those who are finding it challenging to remain in one home for any extended amount of time. This service networks closely with th...e Housing Authority, Emergency Relief services and Financial Counsellors, Supported Housing services through our Mens Lodge, Womens cottage and other local agencies. This service covers the Wheatbelt. Call us on 96222828

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01.01.2022 Helping children to cope with uncertainty during COVID-19...