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Media, the news and our approach to public commentary
Caroline Chisholm Society is an engaged member of our community. We work in Moonee Valley, Caroline Springs and Shepparton, and represent our local communities in state-wide forums. We are particularly concerned about issues facing expectant and new mothers and their families, including pregnancy, early parenting, childcare and kindergarten, social isolation, perinatal mental health, poverty, homelessness and family violence.
Media Coverage
| Source | Title | Date | Author |
| Shepparton News | Greater Shepparton kids shown the light | Tuesday, 30 October 2018 | Tara Whitsed |
| Shepparton News | Class acts for mums | Wednesday, 22 August 2018 | Liz Mellino |
| Shepparton News | Cups up for a cause | Tuesday, 22 May 2018 | Tara Whitsed |
| Shepparton News | Delivering funds to vital service | Tuesday, 8 May 2018 | Madeleine Caccianiga |
| Star Weekly | All for a good cause | Wednesday, 27 March 2018 | Ewen McRae |
| Source | Title | Date | Author |
| The Weekly Times | Miranda: For Some New Mums, Life Gets Only Harder | Wednesday, September 27 2017 | Genevieve Barlow |
| Shepparton Advisor | Supporting Hundreds of Families in Need | Wednesday, Septmeber 20 2017 | Nicholise Garner |
| Shepparton Advisor | Keeping Family Front of Mind (Part 1) | Wednesday, September 13 2017 | David Lee |
| Shepparton Advisor | Keeping Family Front of Mind (Part 2) | Wednesday, September 13 2017 | David Lee |
| Shepparton News | Toward family health (Part 1) | Saturday, September 9 2017 | Tara Whitsed |
| Shepparton News | Program focusing on family violence (Part 2) | Saturday, September 9 2017 | Tara Whitsed |
| Leader Community News | Olivia Anderson, Partner of Footy Legend Shane Crawford, Back St Kilda Mums Push | Tuesday, August 29 2017 | Jordy Atkinson |
| Flemington Kensington News | Grand Opening – Caroline Chisholm Society's new building | Winter 2017 | June Potts |
| Shepparton News | Support service needs help | Saturday, May 13 2017 | Taylah Burrows |
| Caroline Chisholm Society | Official Opening: Caroline Chisholm Society – Moonee Valley | Saturday, March 4 2017 | n/a |
| Moonee Valley Leader | Support arrives for mums | Wednesday, March 1 2017 | Natalie Savino |
| Source | Title | Date | Author |
| Shepparton News | Simple, safe idea for new mums | Thursday, September 15, 2016 | Cameron Whiteley |
| Shepparton News | New group for parents | Friday, 9 September 2016 | |
| Moonee Valley Leader | Service receives support | Wednesday, July 6, 2016 | Linh Ly |
| Star Weekly – Brimbank & North West | Caroline Chisholm Society to expand services offered in Caroline Springs | Tuesday, 5 July 2016 | Alexandra Laskie |
| Moonee Valley Leader | Vulnerable women at risk | Wednesday, June 29, 2016 | Linh Ly |
| Moonee Valley Leader | Clothing a vital donation | Wednesday, June 8, 2016 | |
| Moonee Valley Leader | Deal will assist parent support | Wednesday, 4 May 2016 | |
| Moonee Valley Leader | Caroline Chisholm Society fears losing its temporary home before new Essendon hub is ready | Friday, 18 March 2016 | Linh Ly |
| Moonee Valley Leader | Support service in limbo | Wednesday, March 16, 2016 | Linh Ly |
| Moonee Valley Leader | Cash will keep them covered | Wednesday, 2 March 2016 | Linh Ly |
| Shepparton News | Deserving of recognition | Tuesday, 26 January 2016 | |
| Shepparton News | Tireless mother puts her hand up | Tuesday, 26 January 2016 | Declan Martin |
| Source | Title | Date | Author |
| Melton Leader | Crafty women give back to mums in need in Melbourne’s western suburbs | Saturday, 19 December 2015 | Ami Humpage |
| Moonee Valley Leader | Family support hub building work to get underway | Wednesday, 9 December 2015 | |
| Diamond Valley Leader | Baby steps grow fast for charity | Wednesday, August 26, 2015 | Brittany Shanahan |
| Brimbank Leader | Help for violence victims | Tuesday, August 25, 2015 | Ami Humpage |
| Moonee Valley Leader | Wait for winter warmth | Wednesday, 27 May 2015 | Linh Ly |
| Moonee Valley Leader | Collective seeks unused nappies | Wednesday, 6 May 2015 | |
| Moonee Valley Leader | Signed & sealed | Wednesday, 15 April 2015 | Tamara Heath |
| Moonee Valley Leader | Society in struggle to stay | Wednesday, April 8, 2015 | Linh Ly |
| Moonee Valley Leader | Caroline Chisholm Society may be forced to close its Moonee Valley centre | Tuesday, April 7, 2015 | Linh Ly |
| Moonee Valley Leader | Caroline Chisholm Society for disadvantaged mothers needs $950K for new Essendon hub | Wednesday, 25 February 2015 | Linh Ly |
| Moonee Valley Leader | Relief group under threat | Wednesday, 25 February 2015 | Linh Ly |
| Source | Title | Date | Author |
| Shepparton News | Baking hearts still strong | Tuesday, 21 October 2014 | John Lewis |
| Moonee Valley Leader | Caroline Chisholm Society in Moonee Ponds needs money to expand services | Wednesday, 3 September 2014 | Linh Ly |
| Moonee Valley Leader | Nurturing support | Wednesday, September 3, 2014 | Linh Ly |
| Moonee Valley Leader | Society looks to branch out | Wednesday, September 3, 2014 | |
| The Weekly Review | Essendon: Caroline Chisholm Society needs our help | Monday, 1 September 2014 | Sue Hewitt |
| The Adviser (Shepparton) | Vital volunteer service continues to support local families | Wednesday, 23 July 2014 | |
| Melton Leader | Caroline Chisholm Society seeking donations to help underprivileged mums and their children | Thursday, 19 June 2014 | Natalie Filmer |
| Melton Leader | Free playgroups such as Caroline Chisholm Play and Learn tackle Melton teen mum isolation | Wednesday, 11 June 2014 | Ami Humpage |
| Melton Leader | Haven for young mums | Tuesday, June 10, 2014 | Ami Humpage |
| The Weekly Review | Moonee Valley's rising bankruptcies a sign of area's 'hidden poverty' | Sunday, 8 June 2014 | Sue Hewitt |
| Community Grants Newsletter – Moonee Valley City Council | Caroline Chisholm Society Caseworker Material Aid Programme profile | Sunday, 1 June 2014 | |
| Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne | The Caroline Chisholm Society supporting mothers | Wednesday, 14 May 2014 | Fiona Basile |
| The Weekly Review | Caroline Chisholm Society seeks help to stay in Moonee Valley | Friday, 28 March 2014 | Sue Hewitt |
| The Weekly Review | Handy helpers prove that charity begins at home | Friday, 17 January 2014 | Melissa Cunningham |
| Source | Title | Date | Author |
| Shepparton News | Garden tea party funds to help families | Friday, November 15, 2013 | |
| Moonee Valley Leader | Birth of a new HQ | Monday, October 14, 2013 | Linh Ly |
| The Weekly Review | Quilters sew up a charity windfall | Tuesday, July 30, 2013 | |
| Shepparton News | Abortion caution | Tuesday, 30 April 2013 | Estelle Griepink |
| Shepparton News | Groups' uncertain future | Wednesday, 24 October 2012 | Darren Linton |
Press Releases
Caroline Chisholm Society
Facebook News
A bit of creativity, a lot of hard work, some Love and Christmas magic - Tanya turned her hand-made Christmas cards into these wonderful gifts for some very special children. Thank you Tanya (and family) we are truly amazed by your efforts in supporting CCS families.
Thank you to Strathmore Community Bank Branch, their customers and everyone who donated to this year's Christmas Gift Appeal. The CCS Santa Elves will have fun giving these gifts to families. Merry Christmas!
Share the Dignity shared the Love this week. It was great to meet Jenni, Bree and Jenny dropping in Handbags full of essentials items for mums and bubs. Thank you to everyone at Share the Dignity for their ongoing support.
We are certainly feeling the Spirit of Christmas here with so many wonderful donations of gifts coming in our front door. Thank you to the generosity of the Rotary Club of Strathmore, St Theresa's Primary School and our lovely volunteer knitter Barbara with the CCS team.
Goulburn Valley
Facebook News
During the election, there were again calls for a residential mother and baby unit in our community. Suzanna Sheed called for one. The Coalition (Cheryl Hammer and Peter Schwarz) promised one. Labor announced a range of early parenting centres, but not one here. We'll continue to support our community to argue for a service to support families raise their babies! Congratulations to all involved, democracy is alive and well in our community!
Unexpected face in the Shepp News! Greater Shepparton Lighthouse Project, it was a great event last week celebrating your work.
Edit: 😔 An error at Bunnings. We’re not on this weekend. Please donate anyway?
Previous message: We're on BBQ Duty at Bunnings this Saturday 3 Nov 18!
Come on down. If you can't get there, donate now...
GiveNow - Goulburn Valley Pregnancy and Family Support Service
givenow.com.au
Donate now to keep pregnant and new families in Goulburn Valley supportedFamilies can and should stay together. This story from Ballarat is a familiar one to us in Shepparton. We need a $100 million per year investment in integrated family services and a $5000 investment per year per carer.
Centre for Excellence in Child and Family Welfare
"We know that with the right support, family can stay together and children can stay safe."We went to Cafs Ballarat this week to call on the next state government to make a stronger commitment to integrated family services, and provide more support for carers.
Read more via The Courier #Voteforchildren