ARCHDIOCESE OF MELBOURNE RELEASE
Monday 4 June 2012
By Loretta Walshe
CatholicCare’s Heavenly Gala Ball was held in Melbourne on Thursday 24 May.
As CatholicCare’s Corporate Relations and Events Manager Angela Smith says, “It was a fantastic evening with so many dedicated supporters enjoying a great range of entertainment and dancing – and digging deep to support CatholicCare’s St Mary of the Cross Alcohol & Other Drug Family Service. The evening also served to raise awareness of the devastating impact of substance addiction on so many families.”
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The 2012 report of the Protecting Victoria’s Vulnerable Children Inquiry stated that ‘there is a high risk of neglect for children whose parents misuse substances. For example, children may not have basic needs met such as regular meals, a clean and safe environment and an emotionally nurturing home.’ As the Australian Education and Rehabilitation Foundation reported, each year, more than 20,000 children across the nation are victims of substantiated alcohol-related child abuse. A 2008 study found that 70 per cent of cases where children needed to be removed from their homes for their own safety were due to parental substance misuse.
Good family relationships form the key to the success of rehabilitation and preventative programs. CatholicCare’s Alcohol and Other Drug Family Service is focused on restoring the wellbeing and relationships of those affected by problematic alcohol and other drug use.
CatholicCare’s counsellors provide support ranging from crisis intervention to acting as a stable, long-term presence for families dealing with severe problems. They also have a Community Educator/Counsellor and two supported playgroups to reduce the isolation of families affected by problematic alcohol and other drug use and improve the quality of care these parents provide to their children.
For further information, please contact CatholicCare’s Alcohol and Other Drug Family Service on 8417 1200.
CatholicCare wished to express their gratitude for the support of the following organisations and individuals who donated goods and services to the Heavenly Gala Ball: Alana Conway, Mike Nolan, David Seery, Richard Smith, Coty, Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne – Communications Office, Genazzano Choir, Kangan Institute and the Victoria Police Show Band.
Photos by Ellice Stretenovich and Lyn Rushford
SHARED FROM ARCHDIOCESE OF MELBOURNE
CatholicCare’s Heavenly Gala Ball
Monday 4 June 2012By Loretta Walshe
CatholicCare’s Heavenly Gala Ball was held in Melbourne on Thursday 24 May.
As CatholicCare’s Corporate Relations and Events Manager Angela Smith says, “It was a fantastic evening with so many dedicated supporters enjoying a great range of entertainment and dancing – and digging deep to support CatholicCare’s St Mary of the Cross Alcohol & Other Drug Family Service. The evening also served to raise awareness of the devastating impact of substance addiction on so many families.”
View the photo gallery
The 2012 report of the Protecting Victoria’s Vulnerable Children Inquiry stated that ‘there is a high risk of neglect for children whose parents misuse substances. For example, children may not have basic needs met such as regular meals, a clean and safe environment and an emotionally nurturing home.’ As the Australian Education and Rehabilitation Foundation reported, each year, more than 20,000 children across the nation are victims of substantiated alcohol-related child abuse. A 2008 study found that 70 per cent of cases where children needed to be removed from their homes for their own safety were due to parental substance misuse.
Good family relationships form the key to the success of rehabilitation and preventative programs. CatholicCare’s Alcohol and Other Drug Family Service is focused on restoring the wellbeing and relationships of those affected by problematic alcohol and other drug use.
CatholicCare’s counsellors provide support ranging from crisis intervention to acting as a stable, long-term presence for families dealing with severe problems. They also have a Community Educator/Counsellor and two supported playgroups to reduce the isolation of families affected by problematic alcohol and other drug use and improve the quality of care these parents provide to their children.
For further information, please contact CatholicCare’s Alcohol and Other Drug Family Service on 8417 1200.
CatholicCare wished to express their gratitude for the support of the following organisations and individuals who donated goods and services to the Heavenly Gala Ball: Alana Conway, Mike Nolan, David Seery, Richard Smith, Coty, Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne – Communications Office, Genazzano Choir, Kangan Institute and the Victoria Police Show Band.
Photos by Ellice Stretenovich and Lyn Rushford
SHARED FROM ARCHDIOCESE OF MELBOURNE
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