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News Archive

30 June 2010
Seniors get Broadband Access at Centacare Bundaberg

broadband for seniorsCentacare Bundaberg has officially opened a free Broadband for Seniors Kiosk to service the local senior’s community.



18 January 2010
Reactivate Launched

Reactivate LogoReactivate, a skills-matching database, is an initiative of Centacare and was launched recently to engage and connect baby boomers to potential employers. Reactivate is an online tool developed to assist employers within the health and social services sector to make contact and recruit job seeking baby boomers.

27 December 2009
2008/2009 Annual Report Available

2008 2009 Centacare Annual Report2008/2009 Centacare Annual ReportOur 2008/2009 Annual Report is now available to download for your reading pleasure. Take a look at what the Centacare: Catholic Diocese of Rockhampton team achieved over the past year. To download click here

10 September 2009
Story of the Centacare Flower

Chive Flower

The humble Chive Flower (Allium Schoenoprasum) was chosen to illustrate the role of Centacare: Catholic Diocese of Rockhampton. With a history dating back 5000 years and its healing and protection properties, the nourishing chive flower reflects the service’s commitment to supporting and empowering our community.

 15 July 2009
Centacare Participates in Productivity Commission Inquiry Discussions

Centacare Participates in Productivity Commission Inquiry DiscussionCentacare recently participated in discussions into the current Productivity Commission Inquiry, alongside QCOSS Sector Development Worker and regional member of the Future's Forum Sandy Paton. The Commission is to undertake a commissioned study into the contributions of the not-for-profit sector.

 09 July 2009
Juwarki Opening during NAIDOC Week

Fr Hayes at the Juwarki OpeningA celebration amidst dancing, speeches, smoke and applause marked the official opening of Juwarki Kapu-Lug Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander Corporation (Juwarki).
Fr Hayes was among the many attending Juwarki's opening ceremony, continuing his lifelong dedication to supporting and working alongside the region's Indigenous population.

24 June 2009
CQU Appointment for FRC's Sue Rice

Dr Sue RiceRockhampton Family Relationship Centre's Dr Sue Rice has been appointed as an Adjunct Research Fellow at CQUniversity's International Program of Psycho-Social Health Research (IPP-SHR).
The research project seeks to explore psycho-social health issues within AIDS populations at the RCCC.



24 June 2009
Centacare's FOCCUS Program Featured

Centacare's FOCCUS Program FeaturedCentacare Emerald's FOCCUS (Facilitating Open Couple Communication, Understanding and Study) Program Coordinator Mary Pearce was recently featured in Emerald’s local newspaper, highlighting the benefits of the FOCCUS Program for couples contemplating marriage.

 
11 June 2009
Red Dust Healing Information Day

Red Dust Healing Information DayThe Domestic Violence Service of Central Queensland (DVSOCQ) had a great response to their Red Dust Healing Information Day held recently. The Red Dust Healing program supports the rebuilding and healing of families and communities through restoration of Indigenous identity, responsibility and relationships.

 25 May 2009
Candle Lighting Ceremony 2009

Candle Lighting Ceremony 2009Domestic Violence Service of Central Queensland (DVSOCQ) held a candle lighting ceremony on Wednesday 6 May to raise awareness for Domestic Violence Month.
On dusk, over 100 people gathered at Emerald Botanic Gardens’ bush chapel in tribute to the 76 women who lose their lives at the hands of an intimate partner.

25 May 2009
Airing Out Dirty Laundry Wins An Award

Airing Out Dirty Laundry Wins An AwardDomestic Violence Service of Central Queensland (DVSOCQ) has been recognised with a State Government Community Organisation Award for its art activism project – Airing Out Dirty Laundry.

To find out more click here

23 Apr 2009
In 2009, The Emerald Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month aims to:
Raise community awareness about the existence of domestic and family violence in the community;
Encourage Queenslanders to challenge their level of acceptance of domestic and family violence and see it as a problem belonging to the whole community;
Provide information about how to prevent domestic and family violence;
Provide information about avenues of assistance and referral options for people who are affected by domestic and family violence; and
Take the message to as many people in Queensland as possible.

5 Mar 2009
Centacare Delivering Free Drought Sessions
Centacare Delivering Free Drought SessionsCentacare are playing a large role to drought affected areas by providing free information and support sessions.
The sessions will be delivered by education and counselling staff, along with a Centrelink Financial Services representative.
To find out more click here

 1 Jan 2009
New Centacare Website Launched!


Media Releases

View recent Centacare media releases by clicking on the links below.

22 June 2010
Centacare Bundaberg to host a Broadband for Seniors Kiosk

4 Jan 2010
Post Reactivate Launch

11 Nov 2009
Pre Reactivate Launch

10 Jul 2008
Rockhampton Family Relatsionship Centre First Birthday and Open Day


Centacare in the News

cq deaf support has new home in the city article16 Apr 2010
CQ Deaf Support has new home in the city - The Morning Bulletin Article


groups join to support ill youth article15 Apr 2010
Groups join to support ill youth - News Mail Article


CQNewsArticle14 Apr 2010
Domestic violence victims to be remembered through ceremony - CQ News Article



Xstrata Launch Newspaper Article19 Mar 2010
Service for Domestic Violence extended in CH - Central Queensland News Article




Helping Couple Prior To Marriage Journey8 Mar 2010
Helping Couples Prior to Marriage Journey - The Morning Bulletin Article





knowing when to get pregnant article8 Mar 2010
Knowing when to get pregnant
- The Morning Bulletin Article


Mackay FRC Opening article

9 Sep 2009
Mackay FRC Opening - Daily Mercury Article



FOCCUS article17 Jun 2009
A guide on road to Blissful Marriage - FOCCUS Article






City Centre Plaza Angel Winner12 Jan 2009
Award honours quiet Angel who fights her own battles - The Morning Bulletin


 Airing Out Dirty Laundry award2009 Archive
Airing Out Dirty Laundry earns award for DV unit






 Candle Lighting Ceremony2009 Archive
Break the silence about domestic, family violence - Cande Lighting Ceremony




 White Ribbon Day2009 Archive
More than 200 make a stand against violence - White Ribbon Day








 Reclaim the night article5 Nov 2008
Reclaim the Night march