Free programs help isolated families in our remote areas

Healthy Relationships Leader for CatholicCare Belinda Bell. Photo contributed

Story: Tricia Duffield

The neighbourly chat over the fence is often a thing of the past in some of our bigger, more urban communities, but out in the Outback, we pride ourselves on keeping alive the notion of being good neighbours.

But even though our Outback communities are renowned for friendliness, where people are quick to lend a helping hand, there are times when families still face life’s challenges with little support.

That’s where CatholicCare Wilcannia Forbes can fill the gap.

Belinda Bell is the Healthy Relationships Delivery Leader for CatholicCare Wilcannia-Forbes. Her role is empowering individuals, families and communities in the western region.

Belinda is the delivery leader for two programs - Family Care and the Community and Family Support Program.

“All our programs are free of charge, so with the cost of living and economic pressures, we are able to offer all our programs free to all community members,” she said. […]

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