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FORCED MARRIAGE PUT ON THE AGENDA IN TOOWOOMBA

FORCED MARRIAGE PUT ON THE AGENDA IN TOOWOOMBA

A series of events in Toowoomba has created awareness of the risk of forced marriage of young women and provided support for people in how best to respond. The Catholic Diocese of Toowoomba organised the visit by Liz Payne, a forced marriage expert with ACRATH who...

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HOPE GROWS IN SAFE PLACES

HOPE GROWS IN SAFE PLACES

Bega, New South Wales Establishing a garden bed isn’t a priority for women struggling with family violence or mental health issues. But at the Women’s Resource Centre in Bega there’s a sense of hope that anything’s possible. With support and the talents of three local...

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TAKING MUSIC TO WHERE IT MATTERS

TAKING MUSIC TO WHERE IT MATTERS

Kangaroo Island, South Australia Kangaroo Island is known for its pristine environment. Its musicians are currently flying under the radar, but that could end if Carmel Batson has her way. Carmel, the youth project officer for Drug and Alcohol with the MOBO Group...

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THE FAMILY THAT EATS TOGETHER ….

THE FAMILY THAT EATS TOGETHER ….

Kentish, Tasmania Cassandra Speed isn’t interested in creating complicated meals that feature on television cooking shows. Instead, she focuses on nutrition, budgeting and learning to cook basic meals and bringing families together around the table. Cassandra,...

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ART CLASS UNEARTHS POSSIBILITIES

ART CLASS UNEARTHS POSSIBILITIES

Gawler, South Australia Most art classes might hope to unearth a talent, even genius. But at the Gawler Community House’s art therapy classes success isn’t measured by what is on the canvas. Community house coordinator Sharyn Guy said one of the high points of the...

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COFFEE BRINGS JOB DREAM CLOSER

COFFEE BRINGS JOB DREAM CLOSER

Tatura, Victoria Tatura’s newest coffee hub is almost ready to open. Lattes, macchiatos and cappuccinos will be brewed, tested and critiqued as part of the Tatura Community House’s vocational training due to start in Term 2. In what has grown into an extraordinary...

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THE FAMILY THAT EATS TOGETHER ….

APRIL 2018 HIGHWAYS AND BYWAYS NEWSLETTER

Greetings all, The great work in small communities goes on!  In this issue we tell you of the impacts of five community projects funded by the Foundation and news on our involvement with the Australian Catholic Youth Festival. Enjoy the read and stay in touch. Enjoy...

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CONVERSATION @ MITCHAM

CONVERSATION @ MITCHAM

Today we hear from Anne Dixon who co-ordinates English conversation classes for Mandarin speaking members of the community at Mitcham Baptist Church in Melbourne. Leaders within the the Mandarin congregation identified that some of their community were isolated from...

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