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Christmas at the Cathedral lights up Sydney
Christmas at the Cathedral is back in full swing, with a big crowd, including hundreds of children on hand for the opening night.The...
PAYCE Foundation recommits to assist Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
As Australia acknowledges the significant contribution of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (ATSI) peoples during NAIDOC Week celebrations, the PAYCE Foundation has reaffirmed its commitment to assist those struggling with daily life. Picture: Sean O'Sullivan...
Caring souls brave winter chill to remember homeless victims
More than 200 people braved a chilly evening on the longest night of the year to remember the alarming number of homeless people who die on the streets or in shelters.More than 200 people braved the cold to remember homeless people who have passed away. Picture:...
From a dark place to the road of fulfilment
When Ashwini*, a Tamil woman, arrived in Australia seeking asylum she was in a dark place.However, the PAYCE Foundation-sponsored JRS Australia Employment Program offered a lifeline. “Looking back at the first time I came to JRS Australia, I was so different. I felt...
Pipe dream becomes reality for Adele House manager
When Julian Docherty viewed the drawing for a new purpose-built residential drug rehabilitation facility at Bucca, near Coffs Harbour it seemed like a pipe dream.Newly appointed Adele House Services Manager Julian Docherty says helping men beat addition is his driving...
Sydney leading the world to end street sleeping says International Report
Sydney is leading the way in a global program to end street sleeping, just one of two cities to meet its 2020 target to cut rough sleeping.Sydney met its target of reducing rough sleeping in the inner city by 25 per cent. According to a progress report on the...
David reflects on a job well done
When David Blomfield returned home to Coffs Harbour after a highly successful career in the agriculture industry over decades, he was looking for a new challenge.David Blomfield amongest this years' blackberry harvest. Photo: Sean O'SullivanThe recently established...