Tag Archives: Community Services

Prisoner and Aftercare Support Services – PASS

Posted on May 21, 2013 by jonh

Contact: David Gillies – Director  (02) 9651 2599  email David Prisoner and Aftercare Support Services (PASS) is a Christian reintegration and aftercare program for prisoners returning to the community. The program provides a holistic 6–12 month residential post-release phase (PASS) … Continue reading →

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Throughcare Alive and Well in the US – a new program grant

Posted on December 20, 2011 by jonh

The Fresh Start Re-entry program grant will provide services to men and women incarcerated at the Newport News, Hampton and Virginia Peninsula Regional correctional facilities Continue reading →

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Post Release Support Program Initiative Targeting Juvenile Offenders

Posted on December 15, 2011 by jonh

A Post Release Support Program initiative introduced by Mission Australia aims to assist juvenile offenders to overcome offending behaviour and reintegrate into their community. Continue reading →

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Pathways away from homelessness

Posted on December 13, 2011 by jonh

Mission Australia works to address the underlying causes that lead people to spiral into homelessness. Their staff are empowered to develop long term solutions that fit with the specific needs of their homeless clients, their family and their community. Continue reading →

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Mensheds Australia – resourcing men’s sheds across Australia.

Posted on December 6, 2011 by jonh

Men’s sheds can play a significant and practical role in addressing problems with men’s health, isolation, loneliness and depression all of which are looming as major health issues for men. Continue reading →

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Uniting Care NSW. ACT

Posted on November 25, 2011 by jonh

 Contact: Rev Paul Drury – Chaplain, 0408 809 747  pdrury@geogroup.com.au UnitingCare NSW.ACT is the peak body for all community services, chaplaincy and the social justice and advocacy activities of the Uniting Church in the New South Wales  and ACT Synod. … Continue reading →

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Australian Red Cross

Posted on May 18, 2011 by jonh

Contact: Elizabeth Cowan – Program Dev. Officer, Social Inclusions Program, (02) 9290 8921 ecowan@redcross.org.au Red Cross is always there for people in need, providing relief in times of crisis and care for the most vulnerable in Australia and around the … Continue reading →

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Physical and Mental Well Being

Posted on September 17, 2010 by jonh

Lifeline (phone 13 11 14) connects people with care by providing services in Suicide Prevention, Crisis Support and Mental Health Support. Talk to someone today if you feel you aren’t coping and reach out to others if you can provide … Continue reading →

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Self Help

Posted on September 8, 2010 by jonh

Men’s Shed Association. The modern Men’s Shed is an updated version of the shed in the backyard that has long been a part of Australian culture. Men’s Sheds are springing up all around Australia. Good health is based on many … Continue reading →

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Addictions and Rehabilitation

Posted on September 8, 2010 by jonh

The Addiction Recovery Guide assists individuals struggling with drug addiction and alcoholism find help that best suits their needs. From evaluation to residential treatment, the guide lists a range of outstanding programs and resources. To seek online help from others … Continue reading →

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