Centrecare acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first peoples and traditional custodians of this land, its skies, and waters. We wish to pay respects to Elders past, present and emerging, and extend this message to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples seeing this message.

Strengthening people and communities through professional counselling and support
 

Centrecare is a Catholic not-for-profit organisation which aims to strengthen people and communities through the provision of professional social services, inspired by compassion and recognition for human dignity.

Centrecare is an organisation that values children. View our Safeguarding Children statement here.

The existence of child poverty in Australia is undeniable with one in six children living below the poverty line. In real numbers, that’s 761,000 Australian children living in poverty. The negative impact of poverty on a child’s development and life outcomes is significant, well documented and can last a lifetime. Poverty effects a child’s health, mental health, and wellbeing. A child who lives in poverty is 3.3 times as likely to live in poverty as an adult. We must do better.

The Valuing Children Initiative have launched the End Child Poverty Campaign. We are calling on the Government to legislate an End Child Poverty in Australia.

Our children need us to be their voice. Support legislative change by signing the petition. Organisations can also make a pledge.

Join us in making a difference!