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CEWA calls on WA to follow Victorian Example

“It is now time for the Barnett Government to make a similar statement of support for its own community service workers here in Western Australia” said Community Employers WA’s Executive Director, James Lawton. ... find out more

Media Release Minister for Mental Health - New partnership in suicide prevention

Mental Health Minister Graham Jacobs announced today that Centrecare Inc was the preferred non-government organisation to implement the $13million ‘Western Australian Suicide Prevention Strategy 2009-2013’. ... find out more

Responsible Gambling Awareness Week 17 May – 23 May 2010

Most people who gamble enjoy the experience, however, for some, gambling can adversely affect many areas of their life including family relationships. Centrecare provides a Gambling Help WA counselling and support service to individuals, couples and ... find out more

Child Inclusive Practice Forum Melbourne 2009

Farida Lang and Bohdanka Vagner Child Consultants and Family Dispute Resolution Practitioners from Midland Family Relationship Centre, presented at the Second Annual Child Inclusive Practice Forum in Melbourne on the 27 and 28 October 2009. Find out ... find out more

Centrecare Goldfields winner of Community Organisation of the Year award at the 2009 Goldfields Business Awards.

"Congratulations to Rosemary Hunt our Executive Manager in Kalgoorlie and all the staff at Centrecare Goldfields/Esperance for this wonderful achievement.  The award is testament to twenty years of committed service to the Goldfields commun ... find out more

Media Release - Responsible Gambling

Centrecare in partnership with government and state-wide industry groups will launch the Responsible Gambling Awareness Week in Western Australia on Monday 22nd June 2009 to promote responsible gambling practices within the community. This week ... find out more

Italy Earthquake Appeal - a message from the Director

The recent earthquake in the Italian region of Abruzzo was a very tragic event, leaving tens of thousands homeless and a loss of life of three hundred or more.  Thousands of people have been traumatised by the event; they remain unable ... find out more

2009 Budget - comment from Tony Pietropiccolo, Director Centrecare

The Federal Budget that was announced last night left those of us who provide social services highly underwhelmed. read more ... find out more

Australian Community Services Industry Group formed

Media release 8th April 2009. In an historic move, an inaugural industry body for social services organisations was launched by founding members today in Canberra.  read more ... find out more

Ministerial Council for Child Protection

The Liberal-National Government has established a new Ministerial Advisory Council on Child Protection. Child Protection Minister Robin McSweeney said the external body would provide her with expert advice on Child Protection policies and practi ... find out more

Funds for Youth Anger Management Program

Media Release 9th March 2009  Funds for Youth Ander Management Program  ... find out more

Centrecare Director, Tony Pietropiccolo, appointed as Committee Member WA Catholic Education Commission

The Catholic Education Commission of Western Australia (CECWA) serves two roles:it develops and evaluates Catholic School policy where the Bishops elect to adopt a joint policyit acts for each  diocesan Bishop in specified matters concerning Cat ... find out more

White Ribbon Day Bunbury

Media Release South Western Times 20th November 2008. Get help to turn your life around. ... find out more

Media Release 21st November 2008 New employer group to fight for workers’ pay and conditions

Western Australia’s community sector employers have united to form Community Employers WA (CEWA) to secure a higher level of funding and ensure the sustainability of vital community services. Media Statement 21st November 2008 ... find out more

Media Release 17th November 2008 CatholicCare Appeal for Centrecare

CatholicCare, the charitable arm of the Bunbury Diocese, will raise funds to support the work of Centrecare for troubled young people. Media Statement CatholicCare 2008 ... find out more

Appointment of Tony Pietropiccolo (Director Centrecare) as Chair person for the Community Sector Child Protection Advisory Group

The Community Sector Child Protection Advisory Group is a new advisory body established by the Minister that reports directly the Director General, Department of Child Protection (DCP).The Group’s objective is to provide advice that improves ou ... find out more

Appointment of Stephen Clarke (Manager Centrecare Family Relationship Centre) as Chair for the WA Family Pathways Network on Behalf of Centrecare

"WA  Family Pathways Network aims to facilitate a sustainable dialogue between providers in the family law system in order that practical and principled improvements can be made to the system, which benefit clients in both the short term an ... find out more

Centrecare announces new package for Employees

Director Tony Pietropiccolo announced Centrecare's new innovative Employee package on June 10 2008. Salary and benefits were the focus of the presentation to give employees greater value in their employment and remain competitive in the market pl ... find out more

Midland Family Relationship Centre's May 2008

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18th Annual Silent Domestic Violence Memorial March

Centrecare staff participated in the Silent Domestic Violence March on Thursday 24th April 2008. This event was marked by the support of people from many walks of life in the stand against Domestic and Family Violence. 17 people have died in Wes ... find out more

Midland Family Relationship Centre

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WA Community Housing Award

On Thursday 22 Nov 2007 at the WA Community Housing Awards for Excellence 2007, Centrecare won the "Excellence in Organisational Management Award".  This Award testifies to the hard work and commitment of Leanne Strommen and the team i ... find out more