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News February 2022

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We Did It! A Night to Remember!
June 2, 2023

We Did It! A Night to Remember!

Men get Postnatal Depression Too
May 29, 2023

Men get Postnatal Depression Too

Centacare attends Family & Relationship Services Australia Conference
May 23, 2023

Centacare attends Family & Relationship Services Australia Conference

Thankyou to our 2023 Blue & Green Tie Ball Sponsors
May 18, 2023

Thankyou to our 2023 Blue & Green Tie Ball Sponsors

Centacare South West NSW and headspace Griffith are proud to announce that we will be holding our inaugural Blue & Green Tie ball on 26th May 2023 at the Yoogali club Griffith. This ball will help raise awareness and funds for mental health support for youth in Griffith and surrounding communities.
February 27, 2023

Blue Green Tie Fundraiser Ball – Griffith

We are excited to announce that we are moving to a bigger and brighter office. Our phone numbers and email addresses will remain the same We look forward to seeing you in our new location
December 19, 2022

Albury Centacare Office is moving to 566 Macauley Street.

Office closing and opening dates for Christmas and New years holiday 2022
December 5, 2022

Office closing and opening dates for Christmas and New years holiday 2022

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

Tracey Febo attends Bush Summit 2022
August 29, 2022

Bush Summit 2022

Community Recognition Statement
July 21, 2022

Community Recognition Statement

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’.

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

Do it for Dolly Day
May 13, 2022

Do it for Dolly Day

Neurodivergence and Ensuring an Inclusive Workplace
April 13, 2022

Neurodivergence and Ensuring an Inclusive Workplace

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

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

Online Grooming – What To Do part 2

Online Grooming – Knowing the Signs
April 11, 2022

Online Grooming – Knowing the Signs

“Sending nudes” Sexting
April 11, 2022

“Sending nudes” Sexting

“Hot Chocolate Talk”
April 6, 2022

“Hot Chocolate Talk”

World Autism Awareness Day 2022:
April 2, 2022

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

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

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month.(SAAM)

Self Harm in Children
March 28, 2022

Self Harm in Children

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March 15, 2022

Happy World Social Worker Day

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March 8, 2022

Centacare celebrates International Women’s Day 2022

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March 7, 2022

Welcome Codie our new Registered Psychologist

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March 2, 2022

5 ways to help Children after a Traumatic Event

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

Temporary Change in Operating Hours
February 14, 2022

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

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 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

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

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

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September 12, 2021

Supporting Your Child’s Return to School

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?

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.
September 9, 2021

RU OK Day 2021

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?”

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

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

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?

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!

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

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

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

Centacare's annual refugee week
July 14, 2021

Centacare’s annual refugee week

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

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?

Cultural night in Leeton
June 17, 2021

Cultural night in Leeton

Child Contact Centre for Griffith looks promising
June 16, 2021

Child Contact Centre for Griffith looks promising

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?