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Join us on a walk down memory lane, as Donald Robinson Village celebrates 20 years of lifelong friendships, unforgettable moments and meaningful connections. As part of this special milestone, we're sharing resident stories that highlight the heart of what makes Donald Robinson Village so special. Thank you to our residents, staff and community who has been part of this journey. 🎉🏡 #retirementliving #seniorsliving #anglicaresydney #20yearcelebration #donaldrobinsonvillage

Anglicare's Head of Counselling, Mediation and Youth Services, Sarah Van Bentum, recently visited DOOLEYS Clubs to conduct Domestic and Family violence training, continuing on from the first training delivered earlier in the year. The training was based on providing a broader perspective on Domestic and Family violence and included learning how to apply key learnings to future social work practices, how to identify red flags for domestic and family violence, and ways to assist in making our community safer. As one participant remarked, “domestic violence is a severe community issue that needs to be addressed by our country. Sarah’s training has helped me gain more understanding on the broader issues, and if I ever come across needing to help someone, I now will be able to.” If your organisation is interested in learning more, please send us a DM. #anglicaresydney #DFV #domesticviolence #noexcuse #counselling

Yesterday we took some Christmas cheer to the Parliament of NSW ✨ Throughout the day, MPs and Parliamentary staff helped pack hampers with essential items to bring joy to families doing it tough. Our pop-up Op Shop was a great hit, with visitors purchasing gifts and clothes, with money raised going to support Anglicare's programs. Many took the opportunity to make donations towards Anglicare's work, and to connect with our advocacy and research initiatives, discovering the breadth of work we undertake in local communities. The event was a wonderful opportunity to connect State MPs with Anglicare's work. Thank you to everyone involved with making the event a success! Donate to Toys 'n' Tucker and help share the joy this Christmas: https://lnkd.in/drV5T7R #anglicaresydney #parliamentofnsw #toysntucker #christmas #communitysupport The Hon Natasha Maclaren-Jones MLC Jodie Harrison Mark Speakman Simon Miller Andrew Ford Sue King Greg Wood Nathan Moulds Paul Fitzpatrick Mitchell Levick Armon Hicks Ashleigh Lee-Joe Sonia Hornery Roy Butler

Leaders from our Anglicare Community and Mission team hosted a special showcase held at Anglicare The Ponds Village earlier this year. The purpose of the showcase was to educate our retirement living residents about the broader work of the Community and Mission team. “Anglicare is really well known for our seniors living spaces, but not everyone is aware of Anglicare’s broader work,” said Reverend Matt Redmond, Partnership Development Officer, South Sydney region. At the showcase the leaders spoke and shared slides to educate residents about the wider work that the Community and Mission team does, bringing their knowledge, insights and thoughts to the table. “It is great for residents to understand what part they play, as Anglicare needs people from all walks of life to walk side-by-side with us,” said Miriam Williams, Resident Engagement Manager & Village Manager, The Ponds. “I never realised Anglicare was involved in children’s welfare and domestic violence,” said one resident. “It has blown my mind, the extent of involvement with disadvantaged people,” said another resident. #anglicaresydney #community #seniorsliving #retirementliving #communityengagement Matt Redmond Miriam Williams

50 years of Anglicare Foster Care ❤️ Over the decades, thousands of vulnerable children have found refuge, warmth, and belonging within our community—a testament to the tireless dedication of foster carers, staff, and supporters. We recently celebrated this significant milestone at a special event at Christ Church Lavender Bay. Anglicare CEO Simon Miller shared, "Anglicare has provided foster care to some of the most vulnerable children in Sydney, and across New South Wales demonstrating God’s love in action. It is clear throughout the message of the Bible that God takes the care of vulnerable people seriously, and children, in particular are close to his heart. "At Anglicare, our vision is to see Jesus Christ honoured, lives enriched and communities strengthened. Our mission is to serve people in need, to enrich lives and to share the love of Jesus. Our work in foster care over the last 50 years reflects this vision and mission, as we have continued to care for the most vulnerable children in our community, walking side-by-side with them on their journey. "I would like to thank our team of hard-working and dedicated staff and foster carers. We are indebted to them for the important and often difficult work they have undertaken over the years in caring for vulnerable children. God has raised up these faithful men and women who have been willing to open their homes and their lives to the children He has entrusted to their care. "Our vision for the next fifty years is encapsulated in our deep desire and hope that our work continues to inspire communities, churches and individuals to engage together to see all vulnerable children cared for." #anglicaresydney #fostercare #outofhomecare Simon Miller Andrew Ford Meredith Donkin Nicole Martin Matt Redmond

Check out Anglicare's new food warehouse in Minchinbury! The recent move from the Villawood warehouse, where the team has been since March 2023, comes at a perfect time. With growing demand, the new location offers more space and better facilities to support their work. Not only is the new warehouse larger, but it’s also better positioned—closer to key partners like Food Bank and near major roads, which will improve logistics and accessibility. “This move puts Anglicare in a great position to meet the community’s growing needs. The larger, more functional space is ideal for our staff and volunteers,” said Nathan Moulds, Senior Program Manager of the Community Pantry & Warehouse. “It’s truly a warm and welcoming space for our team to thrive.” #anglicaresydney #charity #foodandfinancialassistance #costofliving #foodassistance #financialassistance Paul Fitzpatrick

Our new mental health Transitional Care program run in New England North West, TCARE, was officially launched on Wednesday the 16th of October. TCARE supports people to re-enter the community when they leave Tamworth Mental Health Unit, and is funded by the Hunter New England and Central Coast Primary Health Network. “TCARE is a much-needed service that we are delighted to be the providers of,” said Anglicare's Claire Dunlop. “It is a very exciting milestone for Anglicare’s Mental Health work in the local region.” Claire had the honour of cutting the cake with Priscilla, Nurse Unit Manager of the Banksia Mental Health Unit. #TCARE #anglicaresydney #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmonth Hunter New England and Central Coast PHN Claire Dunlop Michael Sheedy Andrew Ford

Anglicare Sydney welcomes new legislation in NSW that ends 'no grounds' evictions. The Residential Tenancies Amendment Bill 2024 also introduces limits on rent increases and makes it easier to rent with pets.   For over 12 years, Anglicare Sydney’s research has highlighted the worsening rental affordability crisis for low-income individuals. Our latest Rental Affordability Snapshot, released this month, reveals that less than 1% of Sydney rentals are affordable for essential workers. For those on income support, such as the Age Pension or JobSeeker, finding affordable housing is nearly impossible.   This new bill marks a significant step toward addressing the rental crisis, but there is more to be done. Anglicare will continue urging the NSW Government to increase social housing by 5,000 homes annually over the next decade and streamline zoning and planning to expedite new home construction. #anglicaresydney #nswgovernment #rentalaffordability #costofliving #socialhousing Simon Miller Sue King Robert Burnelek

Exciting News! 🎉 Here’s your first look at Anglicare’s new head office at Macquarie Park! 🏢 We're thrilled to announce that in early 2025, the office will relocate from Norwest to a large single-floor at MQX4 in the Macquarie Exchange precinct. This state-of-the-art space will soon be home to many of our dedicated support staff. Partnering with Axiom Workplaces, we’re designing the fitout to prioritise collaboration, wellbeing, and productivity.   A significant milestone was recently reached as the Anglicare and Axiom teams came together for the first Project Control Group meeting and site tour. Stay tuned for more exciting updates as we continue this journey! 🚀 A big thank you to our Project Control Group for your dedication and hard work! 👏 #axiomworkplaces #anglicaresydney David Young Joanne Bagnulo Victoria Lee Joshua Hackett Jodie Orr Matthew Assouad Nicholas Hamilton-Wilson Milton Dalziel Mark Vincent Domingo Cassandra Kirk Kirsty Schaffler Sam Polur Lisianne Hall Chris Mahoney Laurie Boxwell (GAICD) Mark Andersen Lauren White Carien Labuschagne

Congratulations to Anglicare's Bright Star Award winners 🌟 21 Anglicare employees were recognised at the annual awards gala for going above and beyond to deliver Anglicare's mission and uphold its values.   Employees are nominated by their colleagues, and winners are selected by CEO Simon Miller and Chief People and Customer Officer Yvette McDonald.   Our 2023-24 winners: ✨ Bruce Gersback – Maintenance Tradesperson, Donald Robinson Village ✨ Megan Prior – Care Worker, Home Care ✨ Sheridan Ferguson – Administration Coordinator, Warrina Village ✨ Lisa Formby – Care Worker, Home Care ✨ Maryanne Hampton – Administration Services Officer, Support Centre ✨ Katharine Bainbridge – Pastoral Carer, Bay Breeze ✨ Jobin James – Residential Manager, Barry Marsh House ✨ Michelle Moore – Servery Supervisor, Barry Marsh House ✨ Trish Murray – Lifestyle Coordinator, Mildred Symons House ✨ Susan Vickery – Residential Manager, The Terraces ✨ Jose Lopez Alvarado – Cleaner, Dorothy Boyt House ✨ Alice Lancaster – Senior Case Manager, Foster Care, Adoptions and Family Support ✨ Angela Ferguson – Case Manager, Pastoral Care and Assistance ✨ Minh Templonuevo – Case Manager, Foster Care, Adoption and Family Support ✨ Tania Tette – Site Administration Manager, Community and Mission ✨ Beth Schwalbe – Financial Counsellor, Community and Mission ✨ Namrata Patel – Revenue and Receivables Manager, Finance ✨ Patrick McGavin – Grounds and Garden Manager, Property ✨ Sharron Brown – CMMS Administrator, Property ✨ Chandra Rajender – IT Service Desk Lead ✨ Rachel Dunne – Senior Tender Writer, Social Policy and Research Unit #anglicaresydney Maryann Curry Andrew Ford Greg Muddle Sonali Pinto Mick Young