CATHERINE HOUSE WOMEN'S CENTRE
COMMUNITY GARDEN TRANSFORMATION
I’ve had more than a few women share stories of being subjected to financial control and abuse. they are keen to learn how to manage their finances independently. It’s exciting to be able to offer this opportunity to learn simple money tools to get control back and plan for financial freedom. - tam, women's centre coordinator This July, the Women’s Centre is hosting a series of financial literacy workshops, facilitated by Good Shepherd, called My Money Basics. This three-session program is designed to teach women how to take control of their finances and develop new skills to gain financial independence. my money basics
Earlier this year we were delighted to have the support of the Knights of Malta who, together with their volunteers, created a community garden at Catherine House. They transformed an unutilised concrete space into an idyllic sanctuary , allowing a safe, relaxing space for women to garden, or just relax in. This space also has planters that provide veggies and herbs for the three Catherine House kitchens.
The Women’s Centre recently began a new initiative, Creative Care Consults. The women attending the centre are invited to share their creative ideas and interests and are then provided with a creative care pack - a tailored package of art and craft materials to bring their dreams to life. This project is made possible with the generous help from our supporters at MumKIND - thank you. Creative Care Consults
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having a project to work on over the weekend and in the evenings plays a big part in keeping clients occupied and engaged.
Fresh vegetables, flowers and herbs growing in the newly built Community Garden.
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garden gems
The Women’s Centre Community Garden has a new decoration project called Garden Gems. The Women’s Centre community has embraced making signage to identify the plants and educate themselves on their medicinal and culinary uses. The women have been beading butterflies and dragonflies to symbolise new life, renewal and hope and add some sparkle to the garden through the colder months.
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