I am often surprised by the fact that although Canberra is a higher than average income state, St John’s Care still serves over 300...

I volunteered because, as a retiree, I was looking for something useful to do that might help other people. And I’ve found St John’s Care...

St John’s Care provide a significant amount of support to people in the lead up to Christmas. We offer a range of programs to support...

This week is anti-poverty week in Australia which seeks to strengthen public understanding of the causes and consequences of poverty and...

This week I was busy in my office catching up on some administration when one of the volunteers asked me if I was available to see a...

Last week, a young mum, Kate (not her real name), came into St John’s Care with her 2-year-old daughter to get some food as she is...

Last week we had a young woman visit St John’s Care who we will call Susan (not her real name). She has been through some hard times...

This week we had a client at St John’s Care who we will call Karen (not her real name). Three years ago Karen had a fallout with her...

During the week Bill (not his real name) came into St John’s Care with what we thought at first was a housing problem. He was on a...

Last week, a volunteer was concerned about a man called James (not his real name) so she asked Steph, our Community Worker, to see a him....

On Wednesday, we opened our doors at 9.30 am and needed all hands-on deck straight away. There were already five people waiting. By just...

Steph Stephens has now commenced work as our new St John’s Care Community Worker. The aim of the position is to help clients with a...

Some of our regular donors to St John’s Care ask, “What do you need other than food?” We are always in need of warm blankets and coats...

Jane (not her real name), rang St John’s Care this week wanting to talk to someone about her situation and was requesting assistance....

Last Wednesday, Mark (not his real name) came into St John’s Care needing food and assistance. He had lost his job and was waiting the...

The weather is cold and winter is upon us. Here at St John’s Care this means an increase in people needing assistance. For many, the...

One of our volunteers at St John’s Care (SJC) had a call from a young woman who we will call Kate. She was escaping domestic violence and...

A beloved pet is important for many of our clients. Their pet is often their closest or only family, someone they can trust no matter...

On Monday, Ann (not her real name), came into St John’s Care requiring food and someone to talk to. She explained to Sue Jordan that she...

Last week, John (not his real name) came to St John’s Care to thank us for the assistance we gave him three years ago. He came to us when...