CatholicCare Sydney is the official welfare agency of the Catholic Church in the Archdiocese of Sydney, delivering more than 140 programs in the areas of ageing, dementia and disability care; employment, education, training and support services; and children, youth and family services.
The work of CatholicCare is guided by the Catholic tradition of compassion and concern for social justice. Our role is to facilitate the development of individuals, families and communities most in need, through quality services, research and advocacy.
As a person-centred organisation, CatholicCare has people at its heart. People should determine the support they receive and be empowered to make decisions that will enable them to live positive and fulfilling lives. The services provided by CatholicCare are inclusive of the whole community regardless of circumstance, ethnicity, religion, economic situation, age, gender or ability.
Our work in 2015: ParentLine counsellors responded to 7,727 calls from worried parents; 878 vulnerable families supported to build parenting skills, manage stress & improve wellbeing of children; 86 foster kids given a safe & loving home; 5,930 school students accessed 13,906 counselling sessions; children of separated parents given 550+ opportunities to spend time with mum or dad in a safe environment; 226 vulnerable young people supported to live independently; 2 new homes for homeless youth opened; 742 occasions of service for at-risk youth; 21 juvenile offenders restored to their families or alternative accommodation; early intervention & respite care to 157 kids with disability; 279 adults with mental illness assisted to overcome barriers to employment & community engagement; 68 adults with disability undertook meaningful work; 674 carers given the change to take a break through 81,918 hrs of respite support; 102 older people at risk of homelessness supported by the Assistance with Care & Housing for the Aged Program.
Your support at any time is valued and appreciated and will help us continue to serve our whole community.
