Centrecare Inc

21/10/2026

Staff Anniversaries
At our last Whole of Agency Staff meeting held on 15 October we celebrated the staff members who had reached either their 10 year or 20 year anniversary.

Congratulations to:
10 years - Carol, Michael, Katrina and Patrick.
20 years - Jeff, Jeannette, James and Jasna.

A fantastsic achievment by you all.

21/10/2026

"The WA Government is developing Australia's first government-led Play Strategy and wants to hear from people across Western Australia about children's play."

🛝Help shape the WA Play Strategy.

The WA Government is developing Australia's first government-led Play Strategy and wants to hear from people across Western Australia about children's play.

🙂Children in particular are invited to participate by completing the survey. The Western Australian Government wants to hear directly from them about what play means to them, what they enjoy, and what helps or gets in the way of their play.

🤹‍♀️Why not make it a fun activity for you and your child, grandchild or students (aged up to eight years) to share their thoughts via the survey.

🛠️A dedicated children’s participation toolkit is available here to help along with access to the survey.https://www.wa.gov.au/system/files/2026-10/childrens-toolkit.pdf

Submissions close November 11.
Centrecare Inc WACOSS Commissioner for Children and Young People WA

15/10/2026

National Carers Week Brunch: Celebrating Our Carers

Centrecare’s Mental Health Support Services team hosted a National Careers Week Brunch to recognise and celebrate the care, time and dedication that carers give to others every day.

The event attracted a great turnout and provided a welcoming space for careers to relax, connect with others and feel appreciated for the important role they play in supporting their loved ones and the wider community.

Attendees were welcomed with barista style coffee, prepared using the team’s office coffee machine. Case Worker Bradley Dunn delivered the Acknowledgement of Country to formally welcome all Careers. Katrina Stewart then delivered a short talk recognising the valuable contribution carers make to families and the community, highlighting the importance of acknowledging and supporting those who dedicate so much of their time to caring for others.

The morning included games, prizes and a complimentary catered lunch, giving attendees the opportunity to enjoy some fun, share conversations and spend time together in a relaxed setting.

This event was made possible through grants secured from Careers WA, which made it possible to run this event. provided valuable support in making the day possible.

15/10/2026

Centrecare Esperance Mental Health Team members Katrina Stewart and Bradley Dunn recently participated in a Pop-Up Café, an annual interagency community event for Mental Health Week, focused on mental health awareness, emotional wellbeing, and encouraging open conversations about mental health.

One of the main activities invited participants to write down their thoughts and feelings on paper and place them inside a jar. They then filled the jar with colours and materials that represented those thoughts and emotions. This simple but meaningful activity encouraged participants to express themselves creatively and reflect on their emotional wellbeing. Cupcakes were also provided, adding to the relaxed and friendly atmosphere of the event.

Bradley Dunn helped kickstart the event by delivering the Acknowledgement of Country, followed by a short speech highlighting the importance of mental health awareness, emotional expression, and seeking support when needed.

The event provided a wonderful opportunity to encourage conversations about mental health, strengthen community connections, and remind people that expressing their feelings is an important part of maintaining good mental health.

14/10/2026

Nearly 100,000 Western Australian children now live in poverty according to a new report released at the start of this week coinciding with Anti-poverty Week.

13/10/2026

During Anti-Poverty Week, (11-17 Oct 26) we need to remember that poverty is not experienced by children as a statistic.
For them it can mean unstable housing, going without nutritious food, missing school activities or sport, and feeling excluded from the ordinary experiences of childhood.

Research projected that more than 950,000 Australian children would be living below the poverty line in 2025. The increasing financial pressure on families will no doubt see that figure rise to over a million.

We can do better.

The End Child Poverty campaign is calling for national legislation that defines and measures child poverty, sets targets for reducing it and requires governments to report publicly on progress.

Every child deserves the opportunity to be safe, healthy, included and hopeful about their future.

Children have only one childhood. Poverty should not determine it.


The Valuing Children Initiative - VCI

12/10/2026

National Carers Week 11 - 17 October 2026

"National Carers Week is a time to recognise, celebrate and raise awareness of the more than 3 million Australians who provide unpaid care to a family member or friend.

The 2026 theme, “Care for a carer: Making carers visible,” shines a light on the invaluable contribution of unpaid carers and encourages all Australians to recognise, support and care for the carers in their families, workplaces and communities."

09/10/2026

Learning, Connecting and Advocating for Change

Acting General Manager - Kate Ihanimo and Executive Manager - Evelyn Tui recently joined Perth homelessness sector colleagues at the Australian Homelessness Conference at the Darwin Convention Centre.

The conference brought together passionate leaders, practitioners and researchers committed to improving outcomes for people experiencing homelessness. At a time when housing insecurity continues to affect some of the most vulnerable members of our community, the discussions were especially meaningful, highlighting both the challenges facing the sector and the importance of strong, coordinated responses.

Kate, Evelyn and their colleagues returned inspired by innovative ideas, strengthened partnerships and a renewed commitment to advocating for safe housing, dignity and hope for every person in need.

Pictured are Evelyn Tui and Kate Ihanimo and representatives from the WA homelessness service sector.