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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
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Today we share with you the announcement of the appoint of Jennifer Weber PhD as interim CEO for the Caroline Chisholm Society.
Prior to joining the CCS team in 2017, Jennifer had spent several years in Canada with her family, undertaking senior leadership roles with the government of Alberta including oversight on key public policy initiatives in the fields of early childhood, education, disabilities and human services.
Jennifer's experience extends over 30 years in government, community and university leadership roles, and brings with her a keen sense of the significance of the Society's mission, vision and values.
In more recent times she has led a number of international initiatives working with hospitals, NGOs, government and community agencies across Canada, the UK, USA, and NZ to implement baby boxes into programs and service delivery based on the FInland Baby Box experience to improve maternal and child health and wellbeing outcomes.
Please joins us in welcoming Jennifer into this interim role and feel free to contact her as way of introduction including ideas for our work in going forward.
It is a year of milestones and journeys here at the Caroline Chisholm Society, and after 10 years of leadership with the Caroline Chisholm Society, on Thursday 7th March we said farewell to our CEO, Helen Cooney. As she embarks on new adventures we know that we have a true champion for our work.
Very proud Day for our Craft Ladies at Kensington Gardens with the presentation of a cheque from sales of their amazing items.
In our 50th year, Barbara Rafter donated her 2000th Knitted Teddy! She’s pictured here with Helen and Nina.
The launch of the report ‘A Crisis in Crisis' reveals an appalling state of crisis accommodation in Melbourne’ #motelsandmisery. It makes for uneasy reading. Millions of dollars are being spent each year putting women and children into accommodation that is unsuitable and downright unsafe because agencies simply have no other alternatives. Our government-funded crisis beds are full, and there is not affordable housing for people to exit into. Fixing this problem will take a co-ordinated approach between state and federal governments to. We need more funding for better crisis accommodation in the short term, and an investment in more affordable housing in the long-term. The Salvation Army Australia Melbourne City Mission - MCM VincentCare Jesuit Social Services Wombat Housing and Support Services Launch Housing Unison Housing Berry Street Women's Health West
www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/no-more-referrals-to-dodgy-crisis-housing-warn-homelessness-s...
Goulburn Valley
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It was great to show you around, Tania Maxwell Member of the legislative Council for Northern Victoria. Thanks for visiting.Caroline Chisholm Society Goulburn Valley supports parents and their children from pregnancy to the start of school. Early intervention support is critical in reducing risk in vulnerable families and it was a pleasure to meet Helen, Jennifer, Maree and Volunteers (pictured with the ‘Baby Box’) and discuss their important work.
Thank you Bunnings and Greater Shepparton. We raised over $900 from our BBQ today 🥳 Thank you for supporting disadvantaged families in our community.
Hello Shepparton, we’re at Bunnings today to raise funds for our service. Come down and buy a sausage at our BBQ and help support families in our community.
We’re so glad to be safer!
We can just push the door to get out! So much easier than the old door. And press a button to get help from other volunteers.
Thanks so much, The Community Fund Goulburn Valley!
Support service now safer thanks to donation
sheppadviser.com.au
THE GOULBURN Valley Pregnancy and Family Support Service (GVPSS) now has a safer premises following the completion of security upgrades made possible by a donation of $15,000 by the Community Fund Goulburn Valley.