Each year, NAIDOC Week is celebrated in the first week of July. This is a time for us to celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history, culture and achievements, and it is an opportunity to recognise the contributions that Indigenous Australians make to our country, our society, and, for us, our organisation. This year, CatholicCare
Location Darwin CatholicCare NT celebrated the official opening of two new offices on 14 and 16 June 2017 in Malak (Darwin) and Nauiyu (Daly River). Over 100 guests from the local communities attended the openings. Both buildings were blessed by Bishop Eugene Hurley, as well as the Larrakia and Malak Malak Traditional Owners. The two buildings
Location Darwin CatholicCare NT supports the Northern Territory (NT) Government’s decision to restrict Dan Murphy’s from opening a mega store in Darwin, as supply reduction is a key component of alcohol harm minimisation. The Director of CatholicCare NT, Ms Jayne Lloyd, says that NT has the highest level of alcohol harm in Australia, and opening a
The shocking images and details of the management of Youth Detention in the NT have impacted on our whole community. These images and the apparent endorsement of this type of brutal regime have shocked us, shamed us and call us to action. While a Royal Commission may be the only response that will make our
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