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Volunteers making a difference in our community

August 17, 2021 Sarah James

The staff at CatholicCare Hunter-Manning work tirelessly to support those needing a hand-up in our community. In the last four years, CatholicCare’s Food Programs and Community Kitchens have served more than 85,000 hot and nutritious meals to those in need.

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Help a person in need through CatholicCare's August Appeal

August 02, 2021 Sarah James

At CatholicCare Social Services Hunter-Manning, everybody is welcome. However, our Community Programs receive no government funding, so we’re calling on the broader community to help us raise enough funds to continue providing these vital services. And after a difficult eighteen months, we expect to be welcoming even more people through our doors.

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UPCOMING EVENT: Parenting a Child with Complex Needs

July 27, 2021 Sarah James

If you're interested in learning about a range of childhood development issues, The Rosewood Centre are hosting a free webinar series: Parenting a Child with Complex Needs.

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Volunteer Week movie night

May 11, 2021 Darrell Croker

In recognition of its over 6,000 volunteers, the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is hosting a movie night for these wonderful people on Thursday 20 May at Events Cinemas, Kotara.

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Fostering unconditional love

April 14, 2021 Lizzie Watkin

On first meeting, Melissa Hunt’s bright eyes draw you in. Then you notice her beautiful smile. However, once you get chatting, you realise it is her warm heart and open mind that make her one of the Manning’s most valued treasures.

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Diversity Celebrated at Refugee Hub Launch

April 13, 2021 Sarah James

'Everyone Belongs' was the theme of this year's Harmony Week, and nowhere was this sentiment more evident than at the official launch of CatholicCare’s new Refugee Hub.

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New Church Street Hub to become a melting pot of cultures

March 17, 2021 Elizabeth Snedden

There was a buzz of excitement in the air at Church Street, Mayfield, yesterday when women from all around the world gathered to make food together as part of Harmony Week celebrations.

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A recipe for success

December 03, 2020 Ashleigh Banks

Big things are on the horizon for CatholicCare’s Food Programs, who have recently partnered with St Pius X High School to secure the use of their commercial kitchen to cook meals for those in need.