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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Kalgoorlie Nursing Home Recognised for Treating Residents Like Family
Aged care provider Southern Cross Care won the category for Community Organisation Not for Profit for their work in providing care to the 51 residents, and in judges comments for “treating their residents like family.”
Bishop Sproxton zeroes in on mental health in a pandemic world
Attendees joined Auxiliary Bishop Donald Sproxton at Newman Siena Centre on Thursday 15 October for a Twilight Retreat inspired by the Social Justice Statement 2020-21: To live life to the full, Mental Health in Australia Today.
Anti-Poverty Week 2020 shines spotlight on mental health
The intertwined relationship of mental health and poverty was the spotlight at the Anti-Poverty Week (APW) Ecumenical Service, held at Highgate Parish on 14 October.
St John’s gives mental health boost with new Murdoch facility
Work is underway for a stand-alone mental health facility on the St John of God Murdoch Hospital campus that will include a specialist youth and adolescent service, a first of its kind in Western Australia.
Dealing with the Demographic Divide: 2020 Catholic Men’s Gathering
The inaugural 2020 Catholic Men’s Gathering has last weekend focussed on the necessary role played by men in growing and maintaining the healthy functioning of the Church, exploring ways to counteract men’s gradually declining numbers within parishes across Australia.
2020 SOCIAL JUSTICE STATEMENT: Bishops call for attention on mental health
The Australian Catholic Bishops’ Conference (ACBC) has this week encouraged parishes and local communities to make the critical subject of mental health in Australia a top priority in its Social Justice Statement 2020-2021.
Youth mental health at the forefront of MercyCare new initiative
Accessing support for issues relating to mental health in youth – especially during recent times of the COVID-19 – have been addressed, with the availability of a new outreach service officially launching this August by MercyCare.
The Record Magazine Issue 20 (August 2019)
The Record Magazine Issue 20. Photo: Jamie O'Brien. Front Cover: Feby Plando.
In this Issue 20 of The Record Magazine, we take a look at the topic of ‘Wellbeing’. It is a topic that I believe will be close to many people.
The 2017 figures reveal that almost one in five Australians have experienced symptoms of a mental health issue during the last twelve months, with anxiety being the ...
2018 LifeLink CHRISTMAS APPEAL: Emmaus brings peace to Anna’s life
Anna had a life-changing experience after moving to the Emmaus Community. Photo: Theresia Titus.
Moving to the Emmaus Community in March this year has had a significant impact on Anna’s life.
The Emmaus Community provides long term independent community living for people of adult age who live with mental health issues.
The Archdiocesan social service agency supports and encour...
