Supporting the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community in Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains.
The forced removal of children from their homes during Australia’s dark history shattered vital cultural, spiritual, and familial bonds.
This has left a profound and lasting impact on the lives and wellbeing of many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples for generations to come.
Catholic Care is doing its part in “closing the gap” to foster fostering reconciliation and support for many Aboriginal Catholics and Stolen Generations in the local community.
A dedicated community drop-in centre at Emerton provides practical assistance and learning opportunities for First Nations people and anyone looking to connect with others, including art and literacy classes funded by Charles Sturt University.
In 2023, the Bishop of Parramatta’s Good Samaritan Appeal raised over $200,000 to support Catholic Care’s continued care for the needs of our First Nations brothers and sisters, and anyone needing support in these tough times.
Catholic Care celebrates NAIDOC Week each July to recognise the contribution of all First Nations people in our community.
If you’d like to know more about how Catholic Care can support you and your mob in Sydney’s West, please contact us for a free, confidential chat today.
Aboriginal art. Image: Pixabay.