Marymead CatholicCare Canberra & Goulburn, a well-respected, not-for-profit organisation servicing the ACT and southern and western regional areas of NSW, has been delivering a range of high quality, individual and family support services (children, young people and their families) for over 60 years.
With offices in Canberra and in NSW at Goulburn, Moruya, Bega, Young and Wagga Wagga, Marymead CatholicCare’s array of programs and services include children & young people’s services, family & relationship services, counselling & therapeutic supports, out of home & foster care, mental health support, disability services, tenancy & property management, accommodation & support services, alcohol & other drug supports, homelessness services, retirement living and aged care.
Marymead CatholicCare Canberra & Goulburn is the social services agency of the Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn. Providing person-centered services in times of need, to make a positive difference, across the lifespan.
For over 60 years, Marymead CatholicCare Canberra & Goulburn has been a leading provider of support services in the following areas:
Through our services, we are there for people.
Our values are at the heart of who we are and what we do. They are demonstrated by our staff, everyday, with everyone.
Marymead CatholicCare is committed to reconciliation in Australia, where the past treatment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples is acknowledged and accepted, and where we all work together as one community to improve the health, wellbeing and economic status of all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Our Reconciliation Action Plan is now in its third term.
Marymead CatholicCare Canberra & Goulburn (MCCG) is inspired by its mission and values, and informed by Catholic Social Teaching and the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations. This ensures that safeguarding is central to our culture and our work and is incorporated in our Practice Framework as a best practice approach.
Marymead CatholicCare has zero tolerance for the mistreatment and abuse of children, young people and adults, and recognise our responsibility to uphold and promote the safety and wellbeing of our clients. This includes our responsibility under Child Protection and Safeguarding legislation and standards, as well as relevant Vulnerable Adult legislation.
For the purposes of the Marymead CatholicCare Safeguarding Policy, the approaches and directions used for children and young people are relevant to working with vulnerable adults.
Marymead CatholicCare Canberra & Goulburn have over 600 staff across Canberra and Southern New South Wales regions.
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