Anglicare Victoria submits to the Royal Commission for Mental Health
There are some shocking statistics surrounding mental illness and young people in foster care. Victoria’s most vulnerable and traumatised...
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Bringing New Approaches to Tough Family Problems
Milo’s* mum had a history of trauma and was experiencing mental health problems which left her bed-ridden and struggling to care for her four...
Our Youth Justice program helps get families back on track.
“Nick* was struggling at home. He hated being there; often out getting in trouble.” It’s young people like Nick* that our trained staff at Anglicare...
STATEMENT ON THE HOMELESSNESS SUMMIT
FROM PAUL MCDONALD, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OF ANGLICARE VICTORIA 11 July 2019 Anglicare Victoria welcomes today’s announcement by the Lord Mayors that they...
From Grandmother to Kinship Carer
"I went to bed one night single, I woke up the next morning with three children. I didn't have a pregnancy to prepare for having kids - or deal with the...
Navigator returns 104 Kids to School
Serena* had virtually dropped out of education but when she decided to give it another go and returned to a mainstream school, she struggled to attend. But...
Winter Blanket Appeal: Support Vulnerable People In Need
As we start to prepare for the colder months by priming our heaters and getting our warm clothes out, it’s easy to forget that winter can be an extremely...
Tim and Shaun open their home to give Thomas the best start
After 10 years of building a happy life together, Tim and Shaun decided to open their family to a young person in need. “As we entered our thirties we were...
“Why we shouldn’t be surprised by Stephenson’s gambling” says Paul McDonald
Collingwood footballer, Jaidyn Stephenson, is expected to face a lengthy suspension for placing a bet on an AFL game. In response to the extensive coverage,...
Bold thinking needed to tackle the crisis of homelessness
How bad does a situation need to get before governments realise that this country has a homeless crisis. The shocking and tragic circumstances surrounding...