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With one in five Australians affected by mental illness in a 12-month period it’s an issue that impacts so many of us. CatholicCare NT offers a range of services to support people and their families affected by mental illness. Jayne Lloyd Director CatholicCare NT said it is recognised that women were more likely to use

The Ti Tree Roosters Football Club is set to be the first sporting club in the Alice Springs region to launch an in-house domestic violence action plan. The Roosters have made a successful return to AFLCA football this season and will play off in the Division 1 grand final next weekend. While the club’s on-field

A new integrated service approach at CatholicCare NT’s Palmerston office includes family support, and addiction services. A rise in the number of clients presenting with addictions caused CatholicCare NT to re think a better way to support their needs. It was decided to relocate addictions and family support to Palmerston. With the majority of service providers

This Saturday TIO stadium will again see players link arms as part of the NO MORE campaign. The Melbourne Demons and West Coast Eagles have agreed to continue the long standing tradition of interstate teams linking arms as part of the Territory’s own NO MORE campaign. The Territory Thunder and Brisbane Lions Reserves will also

The newest ‘NO MORE’ domestic and family violence bus wrap has been unveiled. Minister for Men’s Policy Bess Price said the bus wrap is a great way to raise awareness that domestic and family violence will not be tolerated. “The bus wrap signage delivers high impact brand awareness not only through sheer size but also

CatholicCare NT’s new Schmidt Street office was officially opened on Wednesday 10 June, 2015 with an Aboriginal smoking ceremony by traditional Warrumungu women and a blessing by the Bishop of Diocese of Darwin Most Rev Eugene Hurley, DD. In 2013, CatholicCare NT was awarded funding to establish the Tennant Creek Family Support Centre to provide

For the past four weeks about thirteen young males living in Tennant Creek have been learning horse riding and pastoral station skills as part of CatholicCare NT’s Youth in Communities Program. The Program is designed to introduce young males (10 to 20 years) to skills that build on their capacity to become positive role models

CatholicCare NT Katherine received a significant donation of handmade blankets, clothing and care packs for children and new mothers from Outback Baby Projects Incorporated. Katherine Manager, Donna Fraser said the office was buzzing with energy and staff were stunned at the generous gifts. The items were given to patients in the children’s and maternity wards

Creating special Christmas memories does not have to come with a price tag. The Darwin community is invited to join in the fun at a free family event hosted by CatholicCare NT and the Territory Child Care Group. CatholicCare NT Director Jayne Lloyd said it was easy to get caught up with the cost of

Before the Australian Government’s Remote School Attendance Program started in Ltyentye Apurte more children were hanging around the shop than going to school. But, seven months on things have changed considerably. CatholicCare NT manages the program in Ltyentye Apurte. Before it started the school attendance officers described scenes of children wasting their lives sitting around.