Articles by Elizabeth Symington

Jean's driving towards new opportunities IMAGE Social Services

Jean's driving towards new opportunities

September 27, 2022

When Jean and Mary arrived in Australia four years ago, they faced many challenges, but thanks to our Refugee Hub and its programs, they’ve come to know and love the country they now call home.

Asking for help is often the hardest part, says GambleAware team IMAGE Social Services

Asking for help is often the hardest part, says GambleAware team

September 06, 2022

“For many people, gambling is fun, entertaining and causes no harm. However, for some people, gambling can become a problem.”

From surviving to inspiring IMAGE Aurora

From surviving to inspiring

September 03, 2022

“A lot of the time you’re living through the bad days to hope for one good day, and you can’t keep doing that to yourself because it’s physically and mentally destroying.”

A world of love, learning and laughter IMAGE Aurora

A world of love, learning and laughter

September 03, 2022

Discover how foster care has changed Lisa and Geoff's lives for the better. 

Students help CatholicCare make a difference IMAGE Social Services

Students help CatholicCare make a difference

August 30, 2022

Hundreds of students from Catholic Schools across the Hunter and Forster regions have shown they have big hearts this month.

Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan launched at special ceremony IMAGE Your Diocese

Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan launched at special ceremony

August 23, 2022

Last Thursday 18 August was a momentous day for the Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle.