Latest 'Centacare' news articles.
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Footy fan Brad gets in the game
9 September 2022As NRL teams close in on the business end of the season, Broncos fan Brad has his sights set on being in the stand for Brisbane's final home game against the Eels. The 31-year-old from Logan has faced some challenges in his life but is kicking goals with... - Author: Centacare
Jordan and Shiralee answer calling to care
8 August 2022Jordan and Shiralee didn't start their careers as support workers. Jordan, 30, served in the army and mother of three Shiralee, 31, worked as a receptionist and a cleaner. Now, as part of the Centacare team, they are fulfilling what they describe as a... - Author: Centacare
No wrong door for those without a home
5 August 2022During Homelessness Week (1-7 August) we talk to Centacare housing support manager Jodie Anson who's team walks alongside people who are experiencing homelessness to identify immediate supports and pathways to safe and permanent accommodation. - Author: Centacare
Lyndal inspires with handmade dinosaurs
11 July 2022When the curtain goes up on Quirky's debut at QPAC this week, the 25 artists will be joined on stage by some very special guests. Patchwork dinosaurs Thumpy and Lumpy have been made especially for the show - lovingly designed and hand-crafted by Lyndal,... - Author: Centacare
Gold Coast hub artwork reconciles two worlds
2 July 2022This NAIDOC Week (3-10 July) Centacare reaffirms its commitment to social justice and the importance of healing and reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples, commissioning an original artwork by contemporary Indigenous artist, 17-year... - Author: Centacare
RAD theatre gears up for QPAC debut
13 June 2022Comic tragedy QUIRKY is the debut production by inclusive theatre ensemble Real and Diverse Theatre (RAD), supported by Centacare. It will run 14-16 July at QPAC. - Author: Centacare
How to recognise the signs of elder abuse
13 June 2022More emphasis is being placed on learning to recognise the signs of elder abuse, with calls to Queensland's elder abuse hotline showing older people are more likely to experience abuse in their own home, at the hands of their own family. Centacare's Desley... - Author: Centacare
Your old mobile phone could save a life
16 May 2022A mobile phone is often one of the first items to be smashed during an incidence of domestic and family violence. This May, during Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month, we talked to Founder and CEO of DV Safe Phone Ashton Wood about an urgent... - Author: Centacare
Volunteering opens hearts and doors for Daniele
16 May 2022Volunteering with Centacare Prisoners Services opens hearts and doors for Daniele, who dreams of becoming a leader in the business world. Daniele is just one of 170 Centacare volunteers who we celebrate this National Volunteer Week (16 - 22 May) - a week... - Author: Centacare
Coast residents called to 'Hear Her Voice'
5 May 2022More than 300 people have come together at Centacare's annual candlelight vigil and march to take a stand against domestic and family violence. Centacare has hosted the event since 2003, and over the last several years has partnered with Sunshine Coast...