Eighteen year old Zach Smail just might be the only teenage boy, ever, who doesn’t need to be asked twice to take out the rubbish on bin night.
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As we reflect on another year, we’re reminded of the challenges faced by so many in our community. The cost-of-living crisis has made life harder for almost everyone, but it has been felt most deeply...
Gambling Harm Awareness Week (GambleAware Week) 21-27 Oct 2024
Oscar distinctly remembers the moment he first connected with Yusuf* because it all began with the gift of a soccer ball. “He doesn’t get many gifts or toys due to limited funds in the family,”...
Every day, Alisha* used to carry her belongings wherever she went. But through Wesley Community Housing’s support, Alisha can now safely leave her belongings in her home. “Wesley Mission helped me...
Idyllic ‘Berry Fields Farm’ on the Central Coast of New South Wales is a place abundant in strawberries, peaches and cherries. But they’re not the only things that grow – young people in foster care...
If there’s one thing Henry* loves, it’s the Penrith Panthers. But his Wesley Community Housing tenants and team come in a close second (kind of like the Brisbane Broncos). “We all help each other...
Zach’s is a heartwarming tale of resilience, proving the power of perseverance and the importance of community. From a young age, Zach was without a stable home or nurturing family. He began his life...
For the last two years, on every second and fourth Friday of the month, Craig, Wesley Mission Taree Manager, and Julie , Taree Chaplain, have hosted a barbeque for their community. But this isn’t...
When 21-year-old Brodie walked into Wesley Dalmar’s foster care office in Coffs Harbour on the first day of his traineeship, he felt right at home. “I went upstairs to the team, and I said, ‘Oh. You...
People who have been impacted by the death of a loved one or friend through suicide will be given the opportunity to come together to remember at a memorial service in Sydney ahead of World Suicide...
Did you know Australia has the highest gambling losses per capita globally?