Day: 28 April 2021

20 years of addressing disadvantage among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities

The Opening the Doors Foundation, which celebrates its 20-year anniversary in 2021, addresses the severe educational disadvantage still being experienced by many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families in Victoria. In a special edition newsletter, Manager of Aboriginal Catholic Ministry Victoria, Sherry Balcombe, shares her 'great pride and pleasure' in 'the fantastic achievements of the Opening The Doors Foundation'.

Volunteer needed for Mt Atkinson Community adult art group

Mt Atkinson Community, located in Truganina, in Melbourne's west, hosts a weekly adult art group on Mondays, 10am-12.30pm for locals. The art group, which is welcoming of all abilities, and offers a diverse forms of art, is followed by a social lunch from 12.30pm-1pm. The group is looking for a committed volunteer who could assist in the running and facilitation of this group.

Jobs on offer within Catholic social services

Each month we compile a list of job opportunities, board vacancies and volunteering opportunities within our network of members. We encourage you to visit this page and spread the word among your networks. We hope this ‘Jobs Board’ will become a valuable resource among our readers.