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News Archive

15 November 2012
Centacare Wins Most Innovative Program Award

Norma Parker Award - Kate Venables Centacare staff were delighted to be recognised as the winners of a Norma Parker National Award for the Most Innovative Program - Organisational 2012.

The innovative program chosen for the award was the Centacare: Catholic Diocese of Rockhampton Formation in Gospel Values Workforce Development Program, in which all Centacare staff are involved.

Find out more!

3 August 2011
DisabiliTea Proves A Win Towards NDIS

Guests at DisabiliTea The DisabiliTea, held in Rockhampton on Tuesday 2 August, proved to be a great step toward the realisation of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), a revolution in disability services. Find out more!

13 May 2011
Successful Domestic Violence and Family Law Forum

dv and family law forum photo On 3 May the Central Queensland Family Law Pathway Network (CQFLPN), auspiced by Centacare: Catholic Diocese of Rockhampton, hosted the “CQFLPN Domestic Violence and Family Law Forum”. Find out more!

24 January 2011
2009-2010 Annual Report OUT NOW!

Centacare's 2009-2010 Annual Report is out now. To download a copy click here.

17 January 2011
Floods Can't Stop Centacare Services

Emerald Floods In the aftermath of the Rockhampton and Emerald region flood disasters, Centacare: Catholic Diocese of Rockhampton is actively cleaning up the damage on its sites to ensure the ongoing delivery of support services to the community.

8 December 2010
Indigenous Employment Strategy Launch

IES Launch Centacare officially launched the Indigenous Employment Strategy in November to harness the skills and knowledge Indigenous Australians possess.

30 June 2010
Seniors get Broadband Access at Centacare Bundaberg

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

18 January 2010
Reactivate Launched

Reactivate Logo Reactivate, 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 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

Chiver 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 Discussion Centacare 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 Opening A 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

Rockhampton 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 Featured Centacare 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

The 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 2009 Domestic 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 Award Domestic 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 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!