Caretakers Cottage

Caretakers acknowledges National Reconciliation Week by highlighting the importance of culturally safe support, addressing the over-representation of Indigenous youth, and committing to practical action.

🍔 ✨ COOKING UP A STORM ✨ 🍔

Ice skating day with our young people ⛸️❄️
Lots of laughs, a few wobbles, and plenty of confidence built on the rink. Always so special creating fun, new experiences together 🤍

🐾 WE NEED YOUR HELP! 🐾
Our small crisis refuge is used to supporting people…
We just didn’t expect some of those “people” to be furry, four‑legged, and absolutely terrible at paying rent. 😼

A stray cat colony has settled near our refuge, and to keep the population healthy (and stop it from doubling every time we blink), we’ve started a de‑sexing program.

So far we’ve safely caught 10 adult cats and 2 kittens — but we need help to continue.
De‑sexing, vet care, food, and transport all add up fast, and as a small refuge, every donation really counts.

💛 Your contribution will:
• Fund de‑sexing and medical care
• Help us humanely manage the colony
• Support both the humans and the surprise feline residents we’ve inherited

If you can spare a few dollars, you’ll be helping us keep our clients safe, our cats healthy, and our sanity intact. 😅

👉 Donate here: https://gofund.me/4a305abd1

We are deeply saddened by the recent incident that occurred in our local community.

Our thoughts are with the victims, their families, and everyone affected by this tragic event. Situations like this shake us all, and we want to acknowledge the fear, grief, and heaviness many are feeling right now.

To our community, clients, and colleagues — please know we are holding space for you. If you or someone you know is struggling, support is available. You can reach out to:
�• Lifeline on 13 11 14 (24/7)�• Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636�• NSW Mental Health Access Line on 1800 011 511�• Or contact 000 in an emergency

We encourage everyone to take care of themselves and one another during this time. Thank you for your understanding and compassion as our community comes together to heal.

Today we pause with gratitude. Honouring those who served, those who sacrificed, and the families who carry their stories forward. Lest we forget ♥️

💜🌍 World Mental Health Day 2025 🌍💜

This year’s theme, “Connect with Community,” is a powerful reminder that we’re never meant to face life’s challenges alone.

At Caretakers Cottage we see every day how connection can heal, a shared meal, a safe space to talk, or simply knowing someone cares. 💬✨

Building community isn’t just about being together, it’s about belonging, listening, and lifting each other up.

Friday mornings at Caretakers are all about good vibes and good food!🙌🏻

This morning our young people cooked up a storm with a delicious pancake breakfast and they smashed it!🥞