RU OK Day 2021

News September 2021

RU OK DAY 2021

Today is RU OK day.

It is a day to promote awareness of mental health and suicide and is a time to encourage Australians to reach out to those at risk in their community. By starting a conversation with RU OK?, it encourages people to focus more so on friends, family, and colleagues, highlighting the need to start the conversation about mental health by just listening.

At Centacare, we love to get together to share a meal, check in on each other and have a conversation starting with RU Really OK? However, like many of us some of our team are working from home, so we asked each other a little differently this year. Its ok not to be ok, but don’t wait for it to become far too much, tell someone if you are not OK, have that conversation.

Let's Talk Child Safety
September 3, 2024

Let’s Talk Child Safety

News September 2024 Introducing Our New Infographic "Let's Talk Child Safety" What every parent should know: Talking about safety with your child from an early age, is more important than ever. Protecting our children is a responsibility we all share, and a crucial part of that protection involves talking to them about personal safety. Some of us might find starting ...

2024 Business NSW - Riverina Murray Award Finalists
September 1, 2024

2024 Business NSW – Riverina Murray Award Finalists

News September 2024 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐬! Centacare South West NSW is extremely excited to announce that we are finalists in 3 categories for the 2024. Centacare South West NSW is extremely excited to announce that we are finalists in 3 categories for the 2024 Business NSW - Riverina Murray in the following categories: • 𝑶𝒖𝒕𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑩𝒖𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝑳𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒆𝒓 (21 𝑬𝒎𝒑𝒍𝒐𝒚𝒆𝒆𝒔 ...

Jo Fitzpatrick Retires: Celebrating Her Remarkable Journey at Centacare South West NSW
August 29, 2024

Jo Fitzpatrick Retires after 12 years

Jo Fitzpatrick Retires: Celebrating Her Remarkable Journey at Centacare South West NSW

Oh What a Night!
August 27, 2024

Oh What a Night!

News August 2024 𝐎𝐡 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐚 𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭!  We are so proud of the team we have built at Centacare South West NSW Coming away with two inspiring awards has put a spring in our step and motivating us to keep at what we do best. Supporting those most vulnerable Photo by: Photo credits The 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐲𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐡𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞 award-which we won, ...

Newsletter: Spring Buzz Vol.4 Aug-Sep 2024
August 14, 2024

Newsletter: Spring Buzz Vol.4 Aug-Sep 2024

Award winners, autism superpowers, field days & unlocking potential. Plus careers, competitions & more in Vol.4 of our newsletter.

Hot chocolate cover - Winter Edition | Vol. 3 | Centacare South West NSW
June 19, 2024

Newsletter: Winter Edition Vol.3 June-July 2024

Scholarship winners, Jessica Rowe, AHDH, therapy dogs, awards, job opportunities and more in the Winter Edition – Vol.3 of our newsletter.

Celebrating Our Centacare Scholarship Winners 2024: Lauren Signor and Grace McLachlan!
June 18, 2024

Celebrating Centacare Scholarship Winners: Lauren Signor and Grace McLachlan!

These scholarships recognise outstanding individuals committed to addressing the crucial need for mental health & wellbeing support in regional areas.

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April 10, 2024

Newsletter Vol.2 Apr – May 2024

In Vol.2 we talk grad programs & scholarships, Ignite Conference 2024 highlights, pitch-fest winners & celebrate positivity in prevention with the Caring Dads™ program. Plus get the latest on careers, events, freebies & competitions.

2024’s Ignite Wellbeing conference featured an exceptional line-up of speakers with a focus on mental health & strategies for positive wellbeing in communities.
March 27, 2024

Ignite Wellbeing Conference 2024

2024’s Ignite Wellbeing conference featured an exceptional line-up of speakers with a focus on mental health & strategies for positive wellbeing in communities.

Newsletter Vol. 1 - Launch Edition | Feb Mar 2024
March 26, 2024

Newsletter Vol.1 Feb Mar 2024

In our launch edition, you’re invited to drinks & canapes, wellbeing webinars & loads more in our first paperless newsletter from Centacare South West NSW!

Centacare South West NSW is rallying behind their incredible Child & Adolescent Sexual Assault Counsellor Millie and supporting her amazing fundraiser for Bravehearts.
August 31, 2023

Millie Goes Purple: A Passionate Stand for Bravehearts

Centacare South West NSW is rallying behind their incredible Child & Adolescent Sexual Assault Counsellor Millie and supporting her amazing fundraiser for Bravehearts.

This month we’re paying special attention to an International Day of Awareness, World Suicide Prevention Day
August 24, 2023

World Suicide Prevention Day

This month we’re paying special attention to an International Day of Awareness, World Suicide Prevention Day

We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to each and every one of you who made our blue & green tie ball a grand success!
June 2, 2023

We Did It! A Night to Remember!

We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to each and every one of you who made our blue & green tie ball a grand success!

Did you know, one in ten fathers experience postnatal depression too? Learn why it's essential to seek help if you suspect you're affected. Men get postnatal depression too – find support today.
May 29, 2023

Men get Postnatal Depression Too

Did you know, one in ten fathers experience postnatal depression too? Learn why it’s essential to seek help if you suspect you’re affected. Men get postnatal depression too – find support today.

Heralded as a highlight event, this year's conference theme focused on “Services within everyone’s reach: Choice, Connection, Collaboration”.
May 23, 2023

Family & Relationship Services Australia Conference 2023

Heralded as a highlight event, this year’s conference theme focused on “Services within everyone’s reach: Choice, Connection, Collaboration”.

Centacare SWNSW & Headspace would like to extend a special thanks to our corporate sponsors of this year’s Blue & Green Tie Fundraising Ball.
May 18, 2023

Thankyou to our 2023 Blue & Green Tie Ball Sponsors

Centacare SWNSW & Headspace would like to extend a special thanks to our corporate sponsors of this year’s Blue & Green Tie Fundraising Ball.

Help raise awareness & funds for mental health support for youth in Griffith & surrounding communities at our inaugural Blue & Green Tie ball 2023.
February 27, 2023

Blue Green Tie Fundraiser Ball – Griffith

Help raise awareness & funds for mental health support for youth in Griffith & surrounding communities at our inaugural Blue & Green Tie ball 2023.

On Monday January 9th, 2023, we are moving to a bigger and brighter office located at: 556 Macauley St, Albury. Phone and email addresses will remain the same.
December 19, 2022

Albury Centacare Office is moving

On Monday January 9th, 2023, we are moving to a bigger and brighter office located at: 556 Macauley St, Albury. Phone and email addresses will remain the same.

ADHD Awareness Month is celebrated every October. It is one of the most common mental health conditions affecting children and adults. Our Family and Relationship Practitioner talks about Executive Function and how it may impact the ability to manage strong emotions and regulate emotions.
October 1, 2022

ADHD Awareness Month – October

ADHD Awareness Month is celebrated every October. It is one of the most common mental health conditions affecting children and adults. Our Family and Relationship Practitioner talks about Executive Function and how it may impact the ability to manage strong emotions and regulate emotions.

Tracey Febo attends Bush Summit 2022
August 29, 2022

Bush Summit 2022

The Daily Telegraph hosted the Summit in Griffith, this year bringing to town many of Australia’s esteemed leaders in Federal and State Government, Private enterprise sectors, and locals who know well and truly the battles of Regional NSW Communities.

Community Recognition Statement
July 21, 2022

Community Recognition Statement

News July 2022 Community Recognition Centacare is proud to announce that our Chief Operations Officer Tracey Febo,  along with Legal Practitioner Julia Puntoriero were recognised for their advocacy for Griffith and surrounding districts to have access to a Children’s Contact Centre. Photo by: Photo credits On Tuesday 19th July our local Member for Murray- Helen Dalton MP, hosted a morning ...

The Riverina town of Leeton, NSW, champions the cause for welcoming and supporting multi-cultural migrants and refugees into the community. Both the Mayor and local Multicultural Officer are united to find ways to help people fit in, especially as they wait for long periods for their family members to join them from abroad.
July 19, 2022

Leeton’s Afghani community feature in ABC’s ‘Back Roads’.

The Riverina town of Leeton, NSW, champions the cause for welcoming and supporting multi-cultural migrants and refugees into the community. Both the Mayor and local Multicultural Officer are united to find ways to help people fit in, especially as they wait for long periods for their family members to join them from abroad.

We had over 60 Afghan community members attend the event on Sunday at the CWA Hall in Griffith. Seven families attended and most of the group were ‘unaccompanied’ males (men still waiting for permission for their families to be granted visas to come to Australia).
July 7, 2022

Refugee Week, 2022

We had over 60 Afghan community members attend the event on Sunday at the CWA Hall in Griffith. Seven families attended and most of the group were ‘unaccompanied’ males (men still waiting for permission for their families to be granted visas to come to Australia).

Do it for Dolly Day
May 13, 2022

Do it for Dolly Day

News May 2022 Do it for Dolly Day Centacare was a sea of blue today as we rallied behind Do it for Dolly Day. . It is important for us to raise awareness about the serious issues of bullying and its devastating effects. We want our communities to know that we are here to support victims and their families that ...

Neurodivergence and Ensuring an Inclusive Workplace
April 13, 2022

Neurodivergence and Ensuring an Inclusive Workplace

News April 2022 Neurodivergence and Ensuring an Inclusive Workplace Autism awareness month for 2022 brings light to ensuring more inclusive workplaces for Neurodiverse individuals. Codie our Registered Psychologist shares some information on Neurodiversity the workplace. Photo by: Tara Winstead from Pexels Whilst research is catching up, there has been a huge movement amongst the Autistic community in celebrating individual differences, also known as Neurodivergence. ...

The goal of our Conference is to connect with each other, celebrate our achievements, and collaborate in setting Centacare's Strategic Plan for the coming 3 years. Our conference was held in Mulwala.
April 12, 2022

All Staff Conference 2022 – Care for Self, Care for Others

The goal of our Conference is to connect with each other, celebrate our achievements, and collaborate in setting Centacare’s Strategic Plan for the coming 3 years. Our conference was held in Mulwala.

Online Grooming – What To Do part 2
April 11, 2022

Online Grooming – What To Do part 2

News April 2022 SAAM Day of Action Tuesday 5th April, the SAAM 2022 campaign continues to build on this vision with a call to action: “Building Safe Online Spaces Together.” We know that we can build and are building online communities centred on respect, inclusion, and safety — where harassment, assault, and abuse are taken seriously. Not only do we ...

Online Grooming – Knowing the Signs
April 11, 2022

Online Grooming – Knowing the Signs

News April 2022 April is SAAM  awareness month.  SAAM 2022 campaign continues to build on this vision with a call to action: “Building Safe Online Spaces Together.” We know that we can build and are building online communities centred on respect, inclusion, and safety — where harassment, assault, and abuse are taken seriously. Not only do we believe that together ...

“Sending nudes” Sexting
April 11, 2022

“Sending nudes” Sexting

News April 2022 April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Sexting means using a phone or the internet to take, ask for, receive, send, or share intimate photos or videos, including where someone is naked, partly naked, posing sexually, or doing a sexual act (Youth Law Australia). Teens tend to use other words like ‘nudes’ and ‘dick pics’. Sending Nudes or ...

“Hot Chocolate Talk”
April 6, 2022

“Hot Chocolate Talk”

News March 2022 April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Research shows that talking with your child about how to stay safe from sexual abuse is a powerful way to prevent it, but we know it can be hard to know what to say. HOT CHOCOLATE TALK That’s why we’re sharing some free resources from Committee for Children’s Hot Chocolate Talk ...

World Autism Awareness Day 2022:
April 2, 2022

World Autism Awareness Day 2022: “Inclusion in the Workplace”

News April 2022 Autism Awareness World Autism Awareness Day (WAAD) aims to put a spotlight on the hurdles that people with autism and others living with autism face every day. Photo By: pngtree Autism is a condition that affects how a person thinks, feels, interacts with others, and experiences their environment. It’s estimated that 1 in 70 people are on ...

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month.(SAAM)
March 31, 2022

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month.(SAAM)

News April 2022 April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. This April, the SAAM 2022 campaign continues to build on this vision with a call to action: “Building Safe Online Spaces Together.” We know that we can build and are building online communities centred on respect, inclusion, and safety — where harassment, assault, and abuse are taken seriously. Not only do ...

Self Harm in Children
March 28, 2022

Self Harm in Children

News March 2022 Self Harm in Children Self harm is when someone hurts themselves on purpose. There are many reasons why someone might self-harm. Photo by: Photo credits Deliberate self-harm is where an individual hurts or injuries themselves to release or cope with big emotions or to just distract themselves. For children, the world can be a scary place which ...

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March 15, 2022

Happy World Social Worker Day

What does an Eco-Social World: Leaving No One Behind mean to you? Read on to find out more and how to get involved.

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March 8, 2022

Centacare celebrates International Women’s Day 2022

This year Centacare South West NSW is celebrating IWD by showcasing our amazing board of directors.

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March 7, 2022

Welcome Codie our new Registered Psychologist

Codie has a mission: To improve access to mental health services in regional and rural areas. We welcome her to the Centacare team.

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March 2, 2022

5 ways to help Children after a Traumatic Event

What can you do as a parent to help your children and yourself during these stressful events? Follow these 5 tips from trauma specialist Gretchen Schmelzer.

Would you like to know more about dementia - Its causes, how to obtain a diagnosis or how to support someone living with dementia?
March 2, 2022

Introduction to Dementia – coming to Griffith

Would you like to know more about dementia – Its causes, how to obtain a diagnosis or how to support someone living with dementia?

Phonelines are down sorry for the inconvenience.
February 18, 2022

SORRY OUR PHONELINES ARE DOWN

Phonelines are down sorry for the inconvenience.

Temporary Change in Operating Hours
February 14, 2022

Temporary Change in Operating Hours

Temporary Change in Operating Hours

With most children transitioning back to school this week, many will be experiencing a range of emotions. It is important to listen to your child and acknowledge how they are feeling.
February 1, 2022

Pro bono free legal clinic opens in Griffith

With most children transitioning back to school this week, many will be experiencing a range of emotions. It is important to listen to your child and acknowledge how they are feeling.

Centacare would like to wish everybody a Merry Christmas and looking forward to seeing you in the New Year.
December 7, 2021

Christmas Operating Hours

Centacare would like to wish everybody a Merry Christmas and looking forward to seeing you in the New Year.

Centacare attended an Afghan Women’s Wellbeing Day in Griffith NSW. It was a lovely afternoon of delicious food and making paper cranes
November 25, 2021

Afghan Women’s Wellbeing Day

Centacare attended an Afghan Women’s Wellbeing Day in Griffith NSW. It was a lovely afternoon of delicious food and making paper cranes

How important is the role of fathers in their children’s lives? This is only scratching the surface of the important role that father’s play. And, of course while mother’s and fathers are different, one is not better than the other
November 16, 2021

Family Man

How important is the role of fathers in their children’s lives?
This is only scratching the surface of the important role that father’s play. And, of course while mother’s and fathers are different, one is not better than the other

Mental health stigma is more common in rural areas, as sometimes symptoms of mental illness amongst men can be perceived as having a weak character. Rural males are less likely to seek help and instead use unhealthy coping strategies such as drug and alcohol use to cope with stress. Rural stigma has an everlasting effect, men are more likely to experience poorer mental health outcomes.
November 16, 2021

Men’s Mental Health – Rural Mental Health Perceptions

Mental health stigma is more common in rural areas, as sometimes symptoms of mental illness amongst men can be perceived as having a weak character. Rural males are less likely to seek help and instead use unhealthy coping strategies such as drug and alcohol use to cope with stress. Rural stigma has an everlasting effect, men are more likely to experience poorer mental health outcomes.

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September 12, 2021

Supporting Your Child’s Return to School

With most children transitioning back to school this week, many will be experiencing a range of emotions. It is important to listen to your child and acknowledge how they are feeling.

An employee might face a range of mental health challenges at some point, including stress, anxiety, depression and loneliness, and employers and workplaces fulfil a really important role in protecting the mental health of employees during their careers.
September 9, 2021

R U OK at your workplace, What is a Mentally Friendly Workplace?

An employee might face a range of mental health challenges at some point, including stress, anxiety, depression and loneliness, and employers and workplaces fulfil a really important role in protecting the mental health of employees during their careers.

Trust your instincts when it comes to how your loved ones are feeling and don't be afraid to speak up.
September 9, 2021

How to ask someone “R U OK?”

Trust your instincts when it comes to how your loved ones are feeling and don’t be afraid to speak up.

For students, learning how to support their peers and talk about how they feel is an important life lesson, so where better to start than in the classroom?
September 6, 2021

RU OK? In the classroom

For students, learning how to support their peers and talk about how they feel is an important life lesson, so where better to start than in the classroom?

Centacare’s professional NDIS Support Coordinators and Recovery Coaches will ensure you are fully supported and will assist you in finding the most appropriate services for your Mental and Physical wellbeing.
September 5, 2021

R U OK? People living with disabilities

Centacare’s professional NDIS Support Coordinators and Recovery Coaches will ensure you are fully supported and will assist you in finding the most appropriate services for your Mental and Physical wellbeing.

The COVID-19 pandemic is causing enormous uncertainty and stress for people worldwide. Individuals are experiencing a sense of
August 31, 2021

What is Locus?

The COVID-19 pandemic is causing enormous uncertainty and stress for people worldwide. Individuals are experiencing a sense of “loss of control” over their health, finances, and daily activities.

We just want to say a big THANK YOU to the people that work across the community service and counselling sector. We see you and we appreciate the amazing work that you do!
August 26, 2021

This one is for the helping professionals! We see you!

We just want to say a big THANK YOU to the people that work across the community service and counselling sector. We see you and we appreciate the amazing work that you do!

With most children transitioning back to school this week, many will be experiencing a range of emotions. It is important to listen to your child and acknowledge how they are feeling.
August 19, 2021

What an Anxious Child Needs to Hear

With most children transitioning back to school this week, many will be experiencing a range of emotions. It is important to listen to your child and acknowledge how they are feeling.

Looking after your mental health is priority during these uncertain times. Follow our tips & list of support services available to you.
August 17, 2021

COVID Fatigue & Mental Health

Looking after your mental health is priority during these uncertain times. Follow our tips & list of support services available to you.

Conflict resolution is an important skill when working through friendship difficulties. I messages are an effective strategy to use as a tool in conflict resolution.
July 26, 2021

“I” Messages & why they matter

Conflict resolution is an important skill when working through friendship difficulties. I messages are an effective strategy to use as a tool in conflict resolution.

Centacare's annual refugee week
July 14, 2021

Centacare’s annual refugee week

News July 2021 Centacare's annual refugee week Joanne Fitzpatrick was privileged to spend an evening "Celebrating Unity" at our annual Refugee Week dinner. With 70 local residents of various backgrounds enjoying a wonderful evening. Jo said “the evening went very well and the dinner enhanced this community". Read the full story September 3, 2024Let’s Talk Child SafetyNews September 2024 Introducing ...

Each year on June 27th, National PTSD Awareness Day recognizes the effects of post-traumatic stress. Learn the signs & when to seek help.
June 25, 2021

National PTSD awareness day

Each year on June 27th, National PTSD Awareness Day recognizes the effects of post-traumatic stress. Learn the signs & when to seek help.

Did you know that Centacare can meet with you and tailor a workshop for your organisation? Learn more about our extended services.
June 25, 2021

Are you looking for some local, professional training for your staff?

Did you know that Centacare can meet with you and tailor a workshop for your organisation? Learn more about our extended services.

Cultural night in Leeton
June 17, 2021

Cultural night in Leeton

News June 2021 Cultural night in Leeton Photo: Anushka,  a member of the dance group (featured) is wearing an Indian Sikh dress. Centacares SET’s worker Jo Fitzpatrick said that Griffith and Leeton’s multi-ethnic population is now absorbing new national groups, including a significant Sikh Indian community. This is the whole dance group and this was at a public event, a ...

Child Contact Centre for Griffith looks promising
June 16, 2021

Child Contact Centre for Griffith looks promising

News June 2021 Child Contact Centre for Griffith looks promising Tracey and Julia's push for a child contact centre in Griffith looks promising Well done ladies for highlighting the need for this facility in Griffith Keep up the good work! Click on the image to read the article.  September 3, 2024Let’s Talk Child SafetyNews September 2024 Introducing Our New Infographic ...

Central to school success is Wellbeing. It is a term that we often hear within our schools but what does it actually mean?
June 10, 2021

What is a School Wellbeing Team? How can they help?

Central to school success is Wellbeing. It is a term that we often hear within our schools but what does it actually mean?