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‘Bishop’s Call’ urges parishioners to become foster carers
Wollongong Bishop Brian Mascord is urging parishioners within his diocese to consider becoming foster carers amid a critical shortage of foster carers within the local community. Source: CatholicCare Wollongong.
New AI-generated app offers customised advice to families with problems
Majellan Media has developed a new AI-generated app that offers practical assistance to families who are facing various challenges in their lives.
Foster care has positive impact on family
Battling the ongoing decline in foster carer numbers, MacKillop Family Services is urging the community to better understand the role of foster carers and the support that’s available.
Catholic mums launch website to celebrate mothers
Two Catholic mothers have teamed up to support other mums by launching a new digital initiative that promotes the dignity and beauty of motherhood. Source: The Bridge.
Parents urged to make voices heard at NSW pornography inquiry
Parents are being urged to make their voices heard at a New South Wales parliamentary inquiry into the damaging effects of pornography on the mental, emotional and physical health of children and young people. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Race is on to find foster carers
Sydney City2Surf’s infamous 2-kilometre incline will not keep foster carer Dave from his mission on Sunday, August 11. Source: MacKillop Family Services.
Cost of living and house prices see birthrate plummet
Sydney is leading the nation’s baby drought as cost-of-living pressure and out-of-reach house prices dampen the desire of young couples to start or expand their families. Source: The Australian.
Cost of living pressures stopping young people having children
Australia has not been at population replacement levels since the 1970s, but new research shows more than half of young people are putting off having children. Source: The Catholic Leader.
Ahead of British elections, bishop calls for more support for families
A leading Catholic bishop in England says “the single most important factor in a child’s flourishing is the stable relationship of their parents”. Source: Crux.