Recently I was making some follow up phone calls to enquire about some of our clients and check their progress. Unfortunately, one of the...

TJ came to the St John’s Centre last month and asked me for a hot coffee before he could tell me why he was here. We sat on the bench...

I received a call from a Canberra primary school psychologist a week ago. He told me about a family he is working with and asking what...

Many young people go through upward battles when it comes to renting in Canberra. Renting is expensive. How many young ones can afford to...

Last week we received a call from a lady named Susanna (not her real name) who needed some food for her dog Benson. Susanna was reluctant...

I am looking forward to working with the St John’s Care team to support vulnerable members of our community.

“I very much look forward to our journey together with my colleagues, volunteers and the many supporters of St John’s Care”.

Over the past few months, since the beginning of COVID-19, there has been a gradual change in our client base and their needs. Now that...

A couple of weeks ago someone asked me if there had been an increase in a particular cohort of people attending St John’s Care (SJC)...

As we all know, winter is here. Because it’s so cold I often feel guilty for having a warm place to sleep, while so many people are...

Kindness comes in many forms. This week we had a wonderful donation of soup from a young couple who wanted to regularly give back to the...

During the Covid-19 pandemic, here at St John’s Care, we have had a lot more people asking for help that would not normally need our...

A young mum, Annie (not her real name) came into St John’s Care this week to donate some grocery bags. Annie, a single mum was with her...

If you dropped by to St John’s Care (SJC) you would be forgiven for thinking you had turned up at the local hospital Emergency...

With the ever-increasing numbers of COVID-19, everyone is starting to panic and worry about the effects on themselves and their families....

The ACT Council of Social Service Inc. (ACTCOSS) has backed calls by the Australian Council of Social Service (ACOSS) to raise the rate...

Lily (not her real name) became homeless last year at the age of 16 due to her mother’s misuse of illicit substances. Her parents...

Communities and individuals affected by bushfires can experience a range of thoughts, feelings and behaviours that can be intense,...

We wish you all a Happy New Year, although as a brand-new year it hasn’t gotten off to a great start! Our thoughts and prayers are with...

The Christmas Present Room has been very busy and will close on Friday 20 December. Presents just keep coming in from the generosity of...