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Catholic Care welcomes new government partnership to keep families together

Inmates queue for Holy Thursday service in maximum security prison

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Meet Jennifer: Helping Catholic Care’s young mums and bubs thrive

Catholic Care staff, volunteers and members of the local Aboriginal community during a repatriation ceremony of indigenous artefacts discovered by Transport for NSW at Catholic Care's Mamre House in Orchard Hills. Image: Supplied

Catholic Care’s Mamre homestead a place of rest for First Nations artefacts

Representatives from parishes who participated in the Community Refugee Integration and Settlement Pilot (CRISP) and the Community Support Program (CSP) acknowledged during a Diocesan Social Justice Networking and Formation Day at the Bishop Bede Heather Centre, Blacktown. Image: Diocese of Parramatta

Seven parishes recognised for supporting refugee families

Catholic Care staff with donated foodstuffs from OzHarvest. Image: Diocese of Parramatta

‘It’s here when you need it’: Catholic Care offers a lifeline amid the cost-of-living crisis

Linda McDonald.

Linda leaves a legacy for families

Christmas closure period

Catholic Care Year in Review 2024-2025 - Cover.

Year in Review 2024-2025 – Out Now!

Bishop Vincent Long OFM Conv with parish support team members from across the Diocese of Parramatta during their Christmas Reflection day and Awards Presentation at the Edmund Rice Retreat Centre, Mulgoa. Image: Diocese of Parramatta

“Driving force” of parishes recognised for their service

Catholic Care’s counsellor Harrison Porter (left) helps clients deal with grief and loss. Image: Alphonsus Fok/Diocese of Parramatta

“You’re Not Alone”: The Counselling Ministry Your Christmas Gift Makes Possible

The Sydney Street Choir perform during the 2025 Parramatta Street Feast. Image: Alphonsus Fok/Diocese of Parramatta

‘A celebration of humanity’: Fifth annual Parramatta Street Feast for homeless draws record attendance

Volunteers from Holy Spirit Parish, St Clair-Erskine Park, helping a Syrian family settle in Australia. Image: Supplied

Migrants find refuge in St Clair Parish community

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Mamre House opens doors for young people returning to learning

Parishioners of Holy Spirit Parish, St Clair-Erskine Park pictured with Fr Percival (middle left). Image: Supplied

A Celebration of Faith, Diversity, and Welcome

Coloured bears are seen during the second Pregnancy and Infant Loss Memorial Service, hosted by Catholic Care Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains in partnership with White Lady Funerals, at Mamre House and Farm, Orchard Hills. Image: Supplied

Families gather at Mamre House to honour little lives lost

The Kairos Inside team at Parklea Correctional Complex. Image: Kairos Prison Ministry Australia/Supplied

30 years of Kairos ministry supporting inmates and their families in local prisons

Diocese of Parramatta hospital chaplains during the Interdiocesan Chaplaincy Community of Practice spirituality day. Image: Catholic Care Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains/Supplied

Chaplains gather for inaugural spirituality day to highlight value of ministry

Baulkham Hills Family Day Care educators Afroza Yasmin (left) and Anju Dewangan. Image: Supplied

Two Catholic Care educators shine in 2025 Family Day Care Awards 

Image: Alphonsus Fok/ Diocese of Parramatta

Deadly day out: NAIDOC Week celebrated in the heart of Western Sydney

Candles placed on the steps of St Patrick’s Cathedral to commemorate lives lost during the Homelessness Week Memorial Service. Image: Alphonsus Fok/Diocese of Parramatta.

Wrapped in love: Local death highlights danger of living on the streets at 2025 Homelessness Week Memorial Service

Participants at the recent Faith Leaders Forum, hosted by Cumberland City Council. Image: Supplied

Faith leaders walk together in service of the common good

A banner is seen during a 2025 Refugee Week event hosted by Jesuit Refugee Services and the Diocese of Parramatta. Image: Alphonsus Fok/Diocese of Parramatta

Refugee Week 2025 highlights unity and awareness

Volunteers needed at Mamre Crèche – Orchard Hills

A view of participants in the 2022 NSW Vinnies Community Sleepout at the Rydalmere Campus of Western Sydney University. Image: St Vincent de Paul Society NSW/Supplied

Greater Sydney locals invited to sleep out in solidarity with those living rough

Emerton Community Centre, 11 Emert Pde, Emerton NSW.

Calling all volunteers — Emerton Community Centre needs you!

NSW Budget 2025-26

Billions pledged in NSW Budget – a hopeful sign for Sydney’s west

Men’s health remains an important issue. Image: Alphonsus Fok/Diocese of Parramatta.

Supporting men this Men’s Health Week

Light bulb and electrical cord. Image: Pixabay.

Electricity Price Hike Adds Pressure – Catholic Care steps up to support local singles, couples and families

Child with elderly person. Image: Shutterstock.

Connecting Generations: A Joyful Morning at Summit Care, Baulkham Hills

The Shed: A Place to Belong and Be Heard

Wellness expert, Kelli Howard.

Ear Acupuncture and Aunties: A healing journey

Catholic Care chaplain, Richard Korkor.

Finding God Behind Bars: Prison Chaplain Shares His Unexpected Journey of Faith and Service

Catholic Care staff and Anchor Day.

Stories of Service: Catholic Care Staff Reflect on Mission at Anchor Day

Some of the speakers at the 2025 Hope in Action Conference. Image: CSSA.

Hope in Action calls for a just and compassionate future

Silhouette of girl. Image: Pixabay.

March for Change in The Hills Shire: Tackling Domestic Violence

A mother holds and kisses her child. Image: Pixabay.

Holly finds peace through Project Elizabeth

Aunty Rhonda. Image: supplied.

Meet Aunty Rhonda: First Nations support at Emerton

Ronald McDonald House Westmead. Image: Catholic Care Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains.

New partnership with Ronald McDonald House supports sick kids, families at Westmead

Farida and a child at Bright Minds in Cathle Hill. Image: supplied.

New family day care opens in Castle Hill

Child at a playgroup with paint on his hands. Image: Pixabay.

New supported playgroup for families

Educators talk s to children during Flying Carpet Flying Carpet play sessions. Image: Baulkham Hills Family Day Care.

New ‘Flying Carpet’ play sessions

Strategy 2024-27

New strategy to focus on care when you need it most

Family of three holding hands. Image: Pixabay.

New partnership reunites family, provides more homes

Merry Christmas! Office closedown dates

Catholic Care Year in Review 2023-24.

Out Now: Year in Review 2023-24

Annual Report 23/24

Around 400 Christmas hampers were donated this year to St Bernadette's Parish Christmas hamper drive. Image: Supplied

St Bernadette’s hampers feed hundreds

A donation to the Bishop’s Christmas Appeal can help at-risk mothers and their children. Image: Shutterstock

The gift of a safe haven

Baulkham Hills Family Day care held a family fun day and end of year celebration, marking 45 years of the service. Credit: Visual Eyes Photography/Diocese of Parramatta.

Family day care provider celebrates 45 years of helping kids thrive

Representatives from the Diocese of Parramatta at the Convention. Image: Diocese of Parramatta

2024 Sydney Alliance Convention highlights key issues for the west

A Blue Mountains-based refugee family are greeted by local sponsors on arrival to Sydney. Image: Supplied.

Catholic Care supports new refugee families to settle in Australia

The Memorial Service coincided with Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. Image: supplied.

New memorial garden in Orchard Hills honours lost loved ones

Carers provide vital support in our community. Image: Pixabay.

National Carers Week celebrates vital support

Bishop Vincent with Brendan McCann, family and Patrician Brothers friends. Image: Maureen Rose Photography.

Annual golf day swings $20K towards those in need

Educator excellence celebrated at Baulkham Hills Family Day Care

Jessica Mitchell, left, is a case worker at Project Elizabeth. Image: Supplied

Providing dignity, purpose and peace

Image: Robert Collins/Unsplash

Safeguarding in the spotlight during National Child Protection Week 2024

Catholic Care WSBM, Diocese of Parramatta and Department of Communities and Justice representatives at a Houses 2 Homes residence in Western Sydney.

Houses to Homes supports young mothers and children against homelessness

Mother holding baby. Image: Kristina Paukshtite/Pexels.

Catholic Care receives accreditation for Houses to Homes service

Annual Report 22/23

No one should be without a place to call home

Afroza

Family Day Care Excellence

Parish Refugee Sponsorship

Protection of horses for victims of domestic violence

Housing stress leaving older people homeless

Having a yarn with ABC’s gardening guru Costa

Blacktown Neighbour Aid turns 30

Refugee Week 20 – 26 June: Agnes shares her story

Summer newsletter out now!

Young Gamers to benefit from Smart Play program

2019-2020 Year in Review

Congratulations Project Elizabeth

Creative Youth Competition Winning Entry Series – Katie

Safety In Numbers – Small Numbers Family Day Care Shines In COVID Crisis

Houses to Homes – helping young women with babies get back on their feet

Young people showcase creativity to cope with COVID-19

Catholic Care deals a helping hand to those in need during COVID-19

Couples Keeping It Together During Corona Crisis

Could a counsellor help?

Catholic Care chaplain: ‘It’s a ministry I love profoundly’

Catholic Care: keeping people together through COVID-19

Vinnies Food and Clothing Vouchers – Springwood

Grow Food at Home: Upskill with a Local Farmer Workshop

Free Legal Clinic – Emerton

Mobile Eye Clinic – Emerton

Digital skills workshops – Emerton

A Stronger Me: FREE course for women abuse survivors – Lower Mountains

student reading

Adult Literacy Classes – Emerton

Hand holding pencil and paper.

Centrelink Services – Emerton

OzHarvest Food Hampers – Emerton

Man sitting in a dark room with a cup of tea. Image: Unsplash.

After-Hours Counselling – Parramatta

Married couple in counselling. Image: Pixabay.

Grief/loss and Family/Relationship Counselling – Emerton

Two men talking. Image: Unsplash.

About Time Men’s Group – Springwood

A diverse group of children drawing on a wall. Image: Pixabay.

First Teacher Program – Orchard Hills

Supported Playgroup – Orchard Hills

Tech Support (one-on-one) – Springwood

Shared Reading Group – Springwood

Blackheath Kitchen Garden Working Bee

Springwood Community Garden Working Bee

Read 4 Wellbeing – Adult Reading Group – Springwood

Exercise Classes – Springwood

Home Interaction Program for Parents and Youngsters (HIPPY) Program – Emerton

OzHarvest Food Hampers – Orchard Hills

Seniors Day Club – Orchard Hills

English Language Classes – Orchard Hills

Mamre Creche (Childcare) – Orchard Hills

Aboriginal art. Image: Pixabay.

Women’s Aboriginal Art Classes – Emerton

Crafty Kritters – Orchard Hills

Computer class

Free computer classes – Springwood

Dads Tuning Into Kids

27 May 2026 - 30 June 2026

Teenage boy and girl. Image: Pixabay.

Keeping Kids in Mind 2026 – Online

5 May - 2 June 2026

Men’s Shed – Orchard Hills

Mon, Wed & Thu (except public holidays)