EMPOWERING INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES OF WESTERN NSW

CatholicCare Wilcannia-Forbes provides a broad range of programs and services caring for the wellbeing of individuals, families and communities, especially the vulnerable and at risk.

Parents & Children

Our Parent Child Services support parents and families in creating supportive and nurturing environments that enable children to grow up healthy, confident and resilient.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

The primary focus of our Mental Health & Wellbeing Programs is to improve the social and emotional wellbeing of those suffering from mental illness, their carers and families.

Families & Relationships

Our Family and Relationship services support families during challenging circumstances and times of transition through a mix of individual and group-based activities.

Homelessness & Domestic Violence

Our Homelessness & Domestic Violence programs work proactively with those who are homeless or at risk with an emphasis on women and children escaping violence.

Financial Counselling

Our Financial Counselling and Capability Services empower clients and gives them understanding and the ability to take control of their financial situation through individual counselling, education workshops and community awareness campaigns.

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Upcoming Events

You’re invited to our Pop-Up Service Day this April

We’re holding a Pop-Up Service Day at Forbes in April.

Come along to Mabel Green Park to join us for a sausage sizzle and chat. Our team is looking forward to being in the neighbourhood and seeing you there.

Time : 12.30pm-2.30pm

Date : 01/04/2025

Location : Mabel Green Park, Scrivener St, Forbes

Tuning in to Kids – online course to help understand your child

Tuning in to Kids focuses on strengthening the connection between parents/caregivers and their kids. When kids and parents develop skills in effectively communicating about emotions, family relationships are stronger.

In these six free weekly sessions with our Tuning in to Kids facilitators Jess and Amy, learn more about:

  • talking with your child
  • understanding your child
  • helping your child manage their emotions
  • preventing behaviour problems in your child
  • teaching your child to deal with conflict

For more information, contact Jess on 6863 5426 or email jelliott@ccwf.org.au or Amy on 6883 4609 or email aedwards@ccwf.org.au

This opportunity is being offered through our FamilyCare program. FamilyCare provides playgroups, child development information, peer support groups, individual support and home visits for families with children and young people up to the age of 18.

 

Time : 10am-12pm

Date : 12/03/2025

Location : Online via Teams - log in from your home

Baby Massage Workshop – Bourke

Massage is a beautiful way to spend special time with your baby. It can also help with tummy issues such as colic and reflux. Come along and learn some great skills, spend time with other parents and enjoy morning tea.

Baby Massage Workshop sessions will take place weekly, starting on Tuesday March 11 and finishing on Tuesday March 25. Morning tea is provided.

Offered in partnership with Bourke Aboriginal Corporation Health Service.

For more information and to book your place, please call our friendly Bourke branch on 6872 1551.

The Baby Massage Workshop series is an activity of our FamilyCare program.

Time : 10.30am-12pm

Date : 11/03/2025

Location : 61 Oxley St, Bourke

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