Purpose, Strategy & Values

Beyond the pristine beaches, rivers and national parks, the Sutherland Shire ranks among the top regions in N.S.W. on the Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage, meaning that compared to the rest of the state, residents of the Sutherland Shire are sufficiently privileged in the areas of income, education, and employment. Residents of the Shire are typically affluent, middle to upper class, and enjoy access to above average money, education, healthcare, employment, transport, and physical surroundings. However, these facts fail to tell the whole story. Amidst the perceived wealth and privilege of our region, there are tragic stories of incredible suffering and injustice. Among us are neighbours who suffer daily from the effects of homelessness, domestic violence, family breakdown, mental health, and other socio-economic disadvantages in our community.

Our Purpose

In a community where privilege often covers the reality of vast pain, Kingsway Care exists to serve the social, emotional, physical and spiritual needs of the Sutherland Shire and surrounding regions.

Our Strategic Directives

To practically love vulnerable individuals and families through housing, personal development programs, and supplying life's basics.

We are achieving this by:

Promoting and facilitating social and individual welfare (PROGRAMS).
Delivering services using a local community neighbourhood model (ENGAGEMENT).
Promoting public awareness and involvement in social justice matters (ADVOCACY).
Collaborating with social welfare and community organisations to maximise positive outcomes for people in need (COLLABORATION).
Building a sustainable, scalable organisation that applies best-practice principles in its operations (ORGANISATION DEVELOPMENT).

Our Values

Our values are built on our christian worldview that is founded on unconditional love for all people. Our experience tells us that consistent and positive outcomes arise as we embody these three values:

Prayer; Everything we do begins in prayer. We trust God for vision, direction, and provision.
Story; We share stories of transformational love and hope.
Justice; We fight for the marginalised and seek to build a better world.

If who we are and what we're about resonates with you, we'd love to hear from you.

Latest

Sleeping Rough

I'm fundraising for Kingsway Care because i'm committed to helping people in our community who are doing it tough. Kingsway Care is providing holistic support to women, men and children who have become homeless through domestic violence, family breakdown, unemployment or financial stress. Please help me help others by donating to my fundraiser!
lets be the solution

I'm fundraising for Kingsway Care because i'm committed to helping people in our community who are doing it tough. Kingsway Care is providing holistic support to women, men and children who have become homeless through domestic violence, family breakdown, unemployment or financial stress. Please help me help others by donating to my fundraiser!
Team Standen Sleep Out

I'm fundraising for Kingsway Care because I'm committed to helping people in our community who are doing it tough. Kingsway Care is providing holistic support to women, men and children who have become homeless through domestic violence, family breakdown, unemployment or financial stress. Please help me help others by donating to my fundraiser!
BROOK IS Sleeping Different

Support me as I get uncomfortable and sleep out for a night to stand with and for people who are have become homeless .

Official Opening of Georges River's First Adult Crisis Accommodation Service

There are currently 23 women, or women with children, who are survivors of Domestic and Family Violence in the Georges River region, and who have become homeless as a result of their situation. These women and children have had nowhere to turn, until now.
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23 Survivors Appeal

According to Specialist Homeless Services, there are currently 23 women or women with children who are homeless as a result of Domestic and Family Violence in the Georges River region. For these 23 women, many with young children, this time is especially scary and uncertain. With no safe place to stay, the dangers of homelessness are real.
Pack to School Campaign 2021

Our Pack to School campaign raises money to supply back packs and school supplies for students in need to begin their school year. Every dollar donated will go directly to purchasing back packs and supplies.
Jacaranda Cottage

Jacaranda Cottage is a refuge for young women aged between 16 and 24 who have become homeless or are at risk of becoming homeless. Our vision is to serve, support and impart hope to young women and see their lives restored.
Privacy Policy

Protecting your privacy is fundamental to the way we care for people. Please make sure you read and understand how we collect, store, use, and protect any personal information provided to us through our website.
Jodie Thelning

Board Member
Chrissy Byrnes-Mikelsons

Manager | Jacaranda Cottage
Personal Development Programs

The whole of a person matters. Through all of our projects our intention is to empower people to grow in a holistic way and to take ownership for their lives and decisions. We care about people's mental health, spiritual health, physical health, relational health, and their capacity to create for themselves a hope-filled future.
Platform Nine

The impacts of domestic violence, homelessness, addiction, unaffordable housing, and family breakdown are driving many in our community to the margins of society. Platform Nine is a community of refuge of hope for those who need it most.