27/07/2026
More Than Food: Supporting the Whole Person
💚 A food parcel can provide immediate relief. But sometimes, food alone isn't enough.
Every week, people come to ADRA Community Centre Blacktown facing financial hardship, trauma, grief, family violence, mental health challenges, addiction, and other complex life circumstances. While food can help meet an immediate need, many people also need ongoing support to navigate the challenges they're facing.
That's why, alongside our Food Pantry, we provide free counselling and case management services. With a team of 14 counsellors and 4 social workers, we deliver the equivalent of around 3,000 counselling and case management sessions each year, providing personalised one-to-one support for individuals and families across our community.🤝
By taking the time to listen and understand each person's unique circumstances, we develop tailored support plans, advocate on their behalf, and connect them with the vital services and resources they need. Our goal is to support people not only through today's immediate crisis, but every step of the way as they work towards long-term stability and wellbeing.🌱
💚 Thank you to our volunteers, donors, and supporters. Your generosity helps make this work possible, ensuring people in our community can continue accessing free counselling, case management, and practical support when they need it most.
If you'd like to support this work, you can donate via the link in our bio or on our website.
