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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
Yesterday is here today and our movie night is a sell-out!!
Thank you to everyone who purchased tickets and/or donated to our Fundraiser event.
We're looking forward to a great movie tonight at the Sun Theatre, 8 Ballarat Street Yarraville 3013
Please arrive by 6.30pm for the movie to start at 7pm.
Your movie ticket includes a water, popcorn and a choc top.
If you are unable to join us tonight and would still like to help us with our much-needed funds for our families, you’re welcome to make an online donation via our website link: caroline.org.au/donate-now/ or call us on phone 03 9361 7000.
We are thrilled to be taking part in the Officeworks Caroline Springs 'Round Up to Make a Difference' campaign for the month of June! This month, when shopping in-store at Officeworks Caroline Springs, you can also support the Caroline Chisholm Society by simply rounding-up the value of your purchase to the nearest dollar. Help us spread the word!
* * * * * CCS Movie Night Fundraiser - Tickets have Sold Out * * * * *
A BIG Thank you to everyone who purchased tickets and/or donated to our Fundraiser event. We're looking forward to a great night and a good movie!
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Caroline Chisholm Society Fundraiser Movie Night - Wednesday 3 July
Where: Sun Theatre – 8 Ballarat Street Yarraville 3013
Time: 6.30pm arrival for 7pm movie start
Movie: Yesterday
Tickets: $40.00 per person includes movie, water, popcorn and a choc top.
Please book your ticket/s by 28 June 2019 to join us "at the movies"
Tickets are available for purchase at www.trybooking.com/BDDGV
If you are unable to join us on our night out and would still like to help us with our much needed funds for our families, you can make a donation by bank transfer to:
Caroline Chisholm Society
BSB: 633 000
Account: 1397 51747
Please include the reference of your name and note 'Donation - Movie night'
Enquiries - please email: secretary@caroline.org.au or phone 03 9361 7000
Small connections every day.
Power of Positivity
Small moments can make a huge difference!
Happy Friday Friends! Today is donation day at our Melbourne sites.
Every Friday we are open from 9am - 5pm to receive donations of new and pre loved baby goods at 1 Darebin Place, Caroline Springs and 977 Mt Essendon Rd, Essendon.
At the moment we are especially looking for donations of prams, bassinets, play mats, bouncers, baby baths, nappies, baby wipes and boys and girls winter clothing sizes 2- 5
Thank you to all the fantastic humans who have donated 🙏🏾. We honestly couldn’t do what we do without you.
Goulburn Valley
Facebook News
This South Sudanese mum came to our office today for material aid. Eight (8) months pregnant and about to walk home with several clothing packs for her children.
We were able to assist her further by delivering the bundle to her home.
Thanks to the generosity of our Goulburn Valley donors we are able to help many newly arrived families in our community.
Great to be part of this years launch of NAIDOC week at Rumbalara Cooperative today.
Caroline Chisholm Society acknowledges the
Traditional Owners of Country and recognises the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities.
We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures; and to Elders past and present.
Here’s a before and after album, and quick summary of what we were able to achieve with our 15k grant from The Community Fund. A big thank you to the board and wider community for helping us ensure that our service is now safer for our clients, volunteers and staff.
Give what you can ... take what you need
The small cupboard on a busy street helping those in need
abc.net.au
A box on one of Brisbane's busiest streets has taken the street library concept and turned it into a pantry to help those less fortunate.Children aged 12–24 months account for 33% of paediatric burn injury cases.
#kidsafe #safetymatters