The journey to confidence, community and art
Keena’s journey to confidence, community, and art How personal and practical support changed a mother’s life Keena sits quietly and …
Supporting Cassie through tough times
Cassie* came to Wesley Mission as a volunteer to help others – until she faced a tough situation and needed …
Sending hope in a shoebox
The Wesley Mission Newcastle Community Hub has partnered with Hunter Homeless Connect and Uniting to launch ‘Shoebox Care’ to help …
Coreen’s story of homelessness to hope
After escaping domestic violence and with nowhere to go, Coreen* became homeless at 67. Today, she’s found a safe place …
Pursuing a rewarding career in the disability support sector
Craig and Chris weren’t sure they had the skills to start a new career. But studying at Wesley Vocational Institute …
Julie’s story: Grace at hand for homeless family
In her thirties, Julie’s future looked bright, a husband and family, a degree and a developing career. Yet less than …
Zach’s story: Respite relief
Over the past 16 years, Zach’s interest has become his passion. Today, his bedroom is filled with garbage trucks and bins of every colour, size and shape—many of them filled with even more bins. Zach even sends weekly bin night reminders to friends and relatives across the country, keeping track of their individual garbage collection schedules.
Ethan’s story: Gratitude and giving back
Ethan’s journey in foster care started when he was two. He shares how it felt to be raised by people who barely knew him but still loved him as their own son.
Colleen and Dan’s story: The gift of family
When Colleen and her husband, Dan, were unable to have children themselves, they saw it as an opportunity for them to give back by fostering kids who needed a home.
Nicole and Gerald’s story: Building a loving home
Family life is what Nicole and Gerald are all about. With kids and grandkids of their own, Nicole and Gerald …
Suzanne’s story: a life coloured in
A life coloured in It only took one idea to spark a colourful journey. Inspired by the children she cares …
Shauna’s story: restoring family
When Shuan first welcomed Leo* into her home, her heart expanded with love. Over the last six years, Shaun has fostered eight children, including Leo. And now she’s become Leo’s permanent guardian.
