Centacare Catholic Family Services is an organisation that works on behalf of the Archdiocese in Melbourne to fulfil the Church’s mission of service to the community. We provide programs and services that help families and individuals in the development of strong and healthy relationships, and encourage connectedness within their communities. Inspired by our vision of ‘life to the full’ for families and individuals in all their diversity, we are especially concerned with offering services that ensure improved opportunities for those experiencing disadvantage and hardship in order for them to achieve enhanced living conditions, and a better future for their children.

Christmas Appeal 2008

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Kate’s story – a family in crisis

Kate tells her story: “When I moved to Geelong earlier this year with my partner Mick and three young children, I didn’t know where to turn for help. We had left my family and friends interstate because of a sudden death in Mick’s family. Mick was devastated and needed to be close to his family in Geelong to deal with his grief.

Available for download now : Centacare's Annual Report 07/08
Read about our diverse range of services in our annual report.

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The Herald Sun (19/9/08) ran a profile piece on Centacare CEO Fr Joe Caddy’s pastoral services work in Victorian prisons. Click here to view article (PDF).

In July I had the wonderful fortune to be in Sydney for part of the World Youth Day events. The good will and feeling in the city was infectious with literally hundreds of thousands of young people from all over the world gathered and walking the streets. As young people they embodied a sense of hope and idealism for the future. At fun they were loud, vibrant and active. At prayer they were participative and reflective. At all times they seemed respectful of others and there was a sense of security and safety on the streets.