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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 | Wheely Good Cause – Foundation Supports Shepparton Mothers in Need of Prams | Wednesday, 06 February 2019 | Tara Whitsed |
| The Advisor | Support Service Now Safer Thanks to Donation | Wednesday, 06 February 2019 | David Lee |
| 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
There's still time to donate nappies for The Nappy Collective - let's see if we can fill all their collection boxes! Nappies can be dropped in to our locations:
Shepparton - mornings 9.30am-12noon,
Caroline Springs - Friday 10am-4pm, and
Essendon - weekdays 9am-5pm, this week only.
#thenappycollective #donatenow #nowcollecting
At the start of National Volunteer Week a big shout out to all our volunteers who are making a world of difference in the lives of mums and bubs. As part of the larger community of the millions of volunteers who provide immeasurable support in communities across Australia - we celebrate the contributions our volunteers are making - Every.Single.Day. Join the movement of volunteers making a difference and consider joining the CCS team in mobilizing our efforts to influence outcomes for mothers, children and their families. #NVW2019 #socialgood #dogoodworks #giveback #makeadifference
Thank you to the Probus Club of Keilor for their invitation to join their meeting today. In sharing our story with the members we reconnected with long time friends and supporters who not only had their own stories about their volunteer experiences with the Society but also the impact of Caroline Chisholm and her legacy through the western region of Melbourne and beyond. Thank you for your generous offers of support and the very generous proceeds from passing the hat around. #interimceoneedsaselfiestick 🤭
Early voting traffic woes the day before a Fed Election - thanks to our loyal donors and delivery drivers who patiently queued along Mount road to drop in goods today!
Hi Friends! There is still time to grab ya burgers 🍔🍔🍔 at Grill'd Moonee Ponds and support mum's and bubs in our community - simply drop your token in our jar! #LocalMatters #fillourjar #mumsandbubs #monthofmay
Goulburn Valley
Facebook News
Hurry Shepparton and surrounding towns, only 2 days left for the May Nappy Collective. Please donate your unwanted nappies to families in crisis. This May is looking like our best Nappy Collective so far... 500 nappies and counting!
If you’d like to buy a bag or box of nappies and contribute, please feel free do so (families are always asking for Walker and Junior sized nappies 🙏🏼
Community event at St. Georges Road Primary School in Shepparton. Celebrating National Families Week.
Happy Families Day everyone!
Thank you to our amazing volunteers. The event was hugely successful.
We take safety seriously and even when loading the car up with parcels Our Shepparton team are very mindful of travelling safe ... even for the boxes 🤭
A busy week here in Shepparton and with the wonderful support of John one of our treasured volunteers, we have some shelving storage and display for clothing and much needed goods for mums to choose from on one of their drop in visits. #weloveourvolunteers #thankyouthursday #loveamanwithadrillset
Thank you to our Goulburn Valley Pregnancy and Family Support team in Shepparton today for hosting a visit from Suzanna Sheed Independent MP for the District of Shepparton A wonderful opportunity to share with her our work and a greater appreciation for our collaborative efforts in serving mothers and their children in the Goulburn Valley for near on 50 years. And don’t forget The Nappy Collective is currently underway!This morning I met with Jennifer Weber Interim CEO of Caroline Chisholm Society, and the wonderful volunteers at Goulburn Valley Pregnancy and Family Support Service in Shepparton.
They are always happy to accept monetary donations or goods to assist them in the vital service and assistance they offer new mothers, babies and families. Capsules and prams are particularly in demand right now and any donations would be greatly appreciated.