Centacare Catholic Community Services

22/10/2026

Last week, Centacare joined carers, advocates and sector representatives at Parliament House for the Parliamentary Friends of Carers event, held in recognition of 💙

Jessica and Dakota from our Young Carer Support Services (YCSS) team joined a room full of people celebrating the often unseen contribution carers make every day.

As Jessica reflected:

“Hearing personal stories was a powerful reminder of how important it is that carers feel seen, valued and supported.”

With National Carers Week wrapped up, we say a heartfelt thank you to carers across our communities for the care, compassion and support you give every day.

More about our YCSS here:
👉 centacare.org.au/programs/young-carer-support-services

20/10/2026

Thinking about becoming a foster carer? Find out more at our upcoming info sessions 💛

⭐️ Upcoming Information Session 🏡
Don't miss our upcoming information session on the 26th October at 6pm - 7.30pm 🧡 If you think you could make a positive difference to a child or young person's life and are based in Greater Adelaide - we'd love to meet you.
👉Register at our website or email us at [email protected]
📞Or call 8159 1400 to learn more
Department for Child Protection SA Centacare Catholic Community Services

14/10/2026

Happy headspace Day!!

💚 Happy headspace Day! 💛

This headspace Day, we're encouraging everyone to take a little time to do nothing* for their mental health and wellbeing.

In a world that often tells us to keep busy, achieve more and fill every spare moment, it's important to remember that rest matters too.

Whether it's sitting in the sunshine, daydreaming, listening to music or simply taking a moment without a plan, giving yourself permission to pause can make a difference.

You don't always have to be doing something. Your wellbeing matters 💚💛

13/10/2026

A little connection can go a long way! 💙💛

This Mental Health Month, our Your LINC team is joining forces with Skylight Mental Health for a free drop-in afternoon in Mount Gambier on Monday 19 October, 1–3pm.

Come along for music, games, art or simply a cuppa and a chat – everyone aged 18+ is welcome! ☕🎨

13/10/2026

Are you a parent or carer who wants to know more about supporting a teenager’s mental health? Checkout this from our headspace Port Adelaide team ⤵️

Are you a parent or carer who wants to know more about supporting a teenager’s mental health?

Developed by Monash University, Partners in Parenting, is a free online program designed to help carers and adults learn effective ways to support their young person.

By signing up for the program you can select modules you’re most interested in and apply what you learn to help your teenager’s mental health and development as they reach young adulthood.

For more information check out https://bit.ly/3CpbeKt

12/10/2026

This National Carers Week, we’re shining a light on the people who quietly do so much for others. 💙

From helping with appointments and household tasks to providing emotional support, advocacy and care, carers make an enormous contribution every day – often without recognition.

For young carers, those responsibilities can sit alongside school, work, friendships and simply growing up.

As our Young Carer Coordinator Dakota Barker says: “You are seen, you are valued, and you have permission to be your own person and have a life outside of your caring roles.”

Centacare’s Young Carer Support Services (YCSS) works alongside young people aged 5–25 in northern metro Adelaide, Barossa, and Lower Light North areas, helping them strengthen their wellbeing, stay connected to education and employment, and access the support they need.

Direct referrals are welcome – young people and families do not need to be referred through a doctor or government service. 💙

To every carer: thank you for the care, time and support you give.

👉 Learn more about YCSS:
centacare.org.au/programs/young-carer-support-services

09/10/2026

The little things aren't so little. 💜

This World Mental Health Day, take a moment to recognise the small, everyday actions that can make a difference to your mental health and wellbeing.

A conversation with a friend. A walk in the sunshine. A moment to pause, recharge or simply notice something good in your day.

Looking after our mental health doesn't always require a big gesture. Sometimes, it's about making space for ourselves, reaching out to others and finding connection in the everyday.

This year's Australian Mental Health Month theme, Together We Thrive, reminds us of the importance of connection and looking out for one another.

What's one little thing that makes a difference to your wellbeing?

And remember, you don't have to navigate life's challenges alone. If you or someone you know could use a little extra support, Centacare is here to help. 💜

👉 Explore our mental health services:
centacare.org.au/our-services/mental-health

09/10/2026

🏆 A lifetime of dedication, recognised!

A huge congratulations to Ann Kasprzak, from Centacare Foster Care Program, who today received the Minister for Child Protection Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2026 South Australian Child Protection & Family Support Awards! 👏

For 37 years, Ann has dedicated her career to supporting children, families and carers across child protection, mental health and foster care.

This wonderful recognition celebrates Ann’s extraordinary contribution, compassion and commitment to improving the lives of children and families across South Australia. We're incredibly proud to see your decades of dedication recognised.

Congratulations also to all nominees and award recipients, and a heartfelt thank you to everyone across the sector whose dedication and compassion make such a difference in the lives of children, young people and families every day.

Thank you to Department for Child Protection SA for recognising and celebrating this important work! 💛

01/10/2026

Connection, creativity and plenty of fun 💚

Young people came together at Wandana Community Centre this week for the Gilles Gathering – an afternoon of gaming, crafts, garden activities, a petting farm, mural painting, good food and, most importantly, connection.

The event brought together teams from across Centacare’s mental health and wellbeing services to create a relaxed, welcoming space where young people could meet others, try something new and connect with support in their own way.

A pretty great way to head into Mental Health Month!



– with headspace Port Adelaide

01/10/2026

Mental Health Month starts today 💛

Throughout October, we’re joining the Mental Health Coalition of South Australia in recognising Mental Health Month 2026 and this year’s theme, Find Your Way to Wellbeing.

Wellbeing looks different for everyone. What helps one person reset, reconnect or recharge might be completely different for someone else – and that’s okay. Mental Health Month is a reminder to make space for the things that support your wellbeing, while also checking in on the people around you.

Across Centacare, our mental health services support children, young people, adults and families at different stages of life and through different challenges.

💙 Explore Centacare’s mental health services:
centacare.org.au/our-services/mental-health