About
Us…

At Centacare, we believe in wellbeing for all.

Centacare South West NSW is a Catholic Social Service agency of the Diocese of Wagga Wagga and we exist to make a positive difference in people’s lives.

Every day we support people to better their mental health and their relationships within the family unit, their schools, their workplaces and the broader community.

Through advocacy, awareness, support, intervention, information, and connection we work together to better people’s lives.

Our psychology, counselling and education programs support children, individuals, and families in the communities we serve, so they feel more empowered in their life.

Our NDIS work, includes Positive Behaviour Support and Support Coordination, implementing specialised interventions.

We are located in Wagga Wagga, Albury, Mulwala, Griffith and outreach into surrounding communities.

More about

Who we are

Providing services across the South West Region with offices located in Griffith, Mulwala, Albury and Wagga Wagga, Centacare’s philosophy is that everyone deserves a better sense of wellbeing whatever their religion, culture, relationship status, skin colour, age and abilities.

We do this by supporting vulnerable members of the community through counselling & support groups, educational courses and services covering a wide-range of needs within our community. We are there for you when you need us most.

Centacare South West NSW is committed to ensure our organisation upholds the Safety of all Children and young people and their right to be safe. We are compliant with the recommendations of the Office of Children’s Guardian.

Our Vision

To empower our communities. children. individuals and families
to create change for the better. By creating thriving. resilient and connected communities.

Our Purpose

We are a Catholic Social Service agency of the Diocese of Wagga Wagga and we exist to make a positive difference in people’s lives.

Our Objectives

Community needs are at the heart of everything we do.

We are a leading social service agency providing quality services to the vulnerable, continually increasing services to meet the growing needs of our communities.

Centacare South West NSW are a recognised and trusted brand and a provider of choice.

Along with our engaged staff who are leading brand ambassadors for Centacare we will strengthen our community insight through consumer and carer consultation.

Demonstrating Organisational Sustainability.

We are a strong and sustainable service, with good operational performance to ensure we can meet community needs now and into the future. By maintaining governance and performance frameworks that promote quality services with a professional and skilled workforce.

Fostering our Catholic Identity.

As a Catholic Social Service Agency we are proud of our heritage, spirituality, vocation, and whole person care. We embed Catholic Social Teaching and social justice which guides our work and provides the foundation for our values. By working with the whole person, as an individual, as a family, as a community and as a unique spiritual being.

Meet

The Team

Annemaree Binger

CEO
Centacare SWNSW

Tracey Febo

Chief Operating Officer
Centacare SWNSW

Natalie Walden

Regional Manager
Wagga & Communities

Joanne Polkinghorne 

Regional Manager
Griffith & Communities

Tom Moran

Business Manager
Centacare SWNSW

Rosanna Bisetto

Manager
Headspace Griffith

Robyn Gillis

Regional Manager
Albury


Board of
directors

Jen Hand

Chairperson
Centacare Board of Directors

Sarah Ansell

Director
Centacare Board of Directors

Dennis Purcell

Treasurer
Centacare Board of Directors


Sophie Moloney

Director
Centacare Board of Directors

Dr Andrew Watson

Director
Centacare Board of Directors

Bishop Mark Edwards

Member
Centacare Board of Directors

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As a not-for-profit, we rely on philanthropic donations from our community to continue doing our good work.

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