Like all other non-for-profit organisations, we need volunteers. Opportunities exist in all our services.
For example, you could volunteer to visit an elderly person, be part of a receptionist team at one of our centres, or be part of a group that accompanies people with a disability and older people in the Blacktown area, to a social activity or on shopping trips.
From Penrith to Parramatta, we have centres, activities and groups across the region. At Catholic Care, you know there’s always a place for you.
Our Blacktown (All Saints of Africa) centre is open Monday to Friday. Please call to organise a time to come and visit us.
Our Orchard Hills (Mamre House) centre is open Monday to Friday. Please call to organise a time to come and visit us.
Our Emerton (Aboriginal Services) centre is open Monday to Friday. You can drop in any time or call to organise a time to visit us.
Our Springwood centre is open Monday to Friday. You can drop in any time or call to organise a time to visit us.
Our Penrith centre is open Monday to Friday. Please call to book an appointment.
Our Paramatta centre is open Monday to Friday. Please call to book an appointment.
Our Blacktown centre is open Monday to Friday. Please call to book an appointment.
On Mondays, I run a yarning circle, where everyone sits and talks about their day. We share stories, and people talk about what’s happening in their life – it’s a nice way for people to connect.
On Wednesdays, we have our sisterhood group for young mums. Back in the day, I coordinated didgeridoo lessons for young Aboriginal boys, as well as guitar lessons for boys and girls. We also have a financial counselling service for people struggling to pay their bills, and a grief counselling service. There’s support for everyone.
Aunty Janice
Gumbainggirr Elder, Catholic Care Team Member
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