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.

Within our current projects we do this through:

Mentoring for kids: Through our Southern Cross Kids Club we connect vulnerable children and young people with mentors who walk alongside them for a twelve month journey. In these mentoring relationships young people are encouraged through fun and challenging experiences that lead them to personal growth and deeper relational connections.

Work Experience: The Seechange Op Shop is a unique opportunity for people who have experienced long-term unemployment to get back into the workforce. Through working alongside Seechange's team of staff and volunteers, people gain valuable inter-personal and professional skills in a relaxed and encouraging workplace. People learn skills in customer service, point-of-sale operation, and personal and time management in a retail environment. Through this experience was are able to provide future employers with character and skill references to assist people into their next steps toward self sufficiency through employment.

Life Skills Programs: Within our homeless accommodation services we teach our guests basic life skills such as:

Personal care and wellbeing
Cooking and hospitality
Budgeting
Cleaning
Household management and maintenance,
Study and employment
Communication and interpersonal skills
Goal setting
Emotional intelligence
Mental health management

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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.
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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.