SUPPORTER
AUTUMN 2019
A recipe for happiness Pam (pictured right) has been living in the same house and community in Elizabeth Grove for the last 25 years. Three years ago, her life was turned around when AnglicareSA, as part of the State Government’s Better Places Stronger Communities (BPSC) initiative, commenced management of 479 homes in her area. “I wasn’t doing much because I live with mental illness and told myself not to. A lot of the time I wouldn’t go out, so I was stuck inside all day,” Pam said.
Pam’s life was nothing like it is today.
A newly renovated house and rejuvenated community have helped her to meet new people and get involved in all the things she loves doing.
“I love arts and crafts, cooking, and really enjoy meeting new people and making friends,” she said. “Nowadays I’m involved with AnglicareSA’s local craft, cooking and women’s groups. I’ve met a lot of friends I never would’ve had the chance to meet – we just have a good time and make each other laugh.” Pam said her increasing involvement within her local community has ultimately helped her pursue a happy life. “My community is full of great people – when you’re feeling a bit down they are there for you, and you’re there for them,” she said. “What AnglicareSA have done for me – making me feel a stronger sense of self-worth and belonging – makes me enjoy giving back too. If I can help someone else by being positive and lifting someone up through hard times, I will.” AnglicareSA’s BPSC program focuses on working in partnership with our tenants, to provide quality housing within communities that are appealing, vibrant and safe.
Active members like Pam, play a big part in shaping the best possible community for all residents.
Fostering care AnglicareSA is always seeking new foster care families to help meet the growing community need. The number of children coming into care nationally has doubled in the past 10 years. Seven out of every 1000 Australian children live in out-of-home care. Of these, about half live with foster families. The increase in demand, coupled with the impending retirement of many existing foster carers, means that we are constantly on the lookout for those willing to provide a safe home and nurturing environment for children and young people in need. There is a range of care types available to foster care families, including long-term and short-term care, emergency care or weekend respite.
If you are considering becoming a foster carer, we would love to hear from you. For more information call (08) 8131 3456 or go to anglicaresa.com.au/moments-that-matter.
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