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Giving to those experiencing hardship at Christmas

Updated 10/11/2023

CatholicCare’s Christmas Appeal hampers aren’t just filled with food and toys – they also carry comfort and joy in difficult times, says Executive ...

A caring and compassionate approach to school counselling

Updated 07/11/2023

The kind approach of CatholicCare school counsellors has been lifechanging, according to the mother of a local student. “You made her feel v...

Bringing childhood back to children

Updated 06/11/2023

Woodwork, tinkering, whittling, and fire-making – it is all child’s play to Scott Gibson. The CatholicCare Pedagogy and Practice Consultant ...

Educating Families and Children to protect our most vulnerable

Updated 06/11/2023

Teaching protective behaviours and educating families is paramount in safeguarding children, according to CatholicCare Early Learning and Care Coor...

Celebrating refugees & their contribution to Tasmania

Updated 03/11/2023

During May CatholicCare celebrated Refugee Week, which is Australia’s peak annual activity to educate the community about refugees and celebrate th...

Housing boost for vulnerable young people

Updated 03/11/2023

CatholicCare Tasmania is managing new supported accommodation for young people at risk of homelessness. The initiative, funded by Homes Tasm...

Volunteers celebrated as powerful force for change

Updated 03/11/2023

The moment a recently arrived migrant understands English conversation for the first time is always special to CatholicCare Tasmania volunteer Kenc...

CatholicCare shines at Employment Expo

Updated 03/11/2023

The first ever Tasmanian Southern Catholic College Careers Expo was held in May at the MAC 02 event centre in Hobart. More than 2000 Catholic schoo...

Catholic social justice principles guide new CatholicCare CEO

Updated 03/11/2023

CatholicCare Tasmania’s new...

The importance of having access to education – Tahlia’s story

Updated 29/01/2025

On International Day of Education, we recognised the importance of education as a fundamental human right and acknowledge the challen...

Tim Clarke Honoured as Work and Training Community Services Student of the Year

Updated 19/12/2024

CatholicCare Tasmania is thrilled to celebrate Tim Clarke, who recently received the @workandt...

Upskilling CatholicCare staff through Aboriginal cultural competency training

Updated 18/12/2024

Cultural competency in mental health services can significantly improve outcomes for Aboriginal people, says leading Indigenous psychologist Dr. Tr...

CatholicCare Tasmania Christmas Giving 2024

Updated 21/11/2024

We are pleased to share CatholicCare Tasmania’s 2024 Christmas Appeal. Every year CatholicCare Tasmania supports over 11,000 Tasmanians, wit...

The Centre for Excellence in Child and Family Welfare | ResiROCKS

Updated 28/10/2024

On 10 October, we were delighted to offer members of our Inspire at Home team an invitation as guests to attend ResiROCKS which is an annual event ...

Centre for Excellence for Child and Family Welfare Launches in Tasmania

Updated 28/10/2024

The Centre for Excellence in Child and Family Welfare Tas Vic (The Centre) was launched as the peak body for child and family services in Tasmania ...

Practical Playwork | Professional Learning Day Empowers OSHC Educators to Enhance Children's Play Experiences

Updated 23/10/2024

Earlier this month our Early Learning and Care Team hosted a Practical Playwork Professional Learning Day for Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) with...

26Ten Week | 21 - 27 October 2024

Updated 21/10/2024

This week, we are proud to celebrate 26Ten Week (21-27 October). 26Ten is a network of organisations and individuals committed to boosting a...

St Mary's College: Continuing Generosity and Support for AK Young Women's Emergency Accommodation

Updated 01/10/2024

We are incredibly grateful to St Mary's College for their ongoing support of our AK Young Women's Emergency Accommodation. Over several years, the ...