Compelled by God to share his love, we have been here for over 175 years.
We walk alongside the people we support on the traditional lands of First Nations peoples.
Our vision is for people to Flourish because of what we do, inspired by the way of Jesus.
Aaliyah, BTAC Year 2 student:
“I feel happy, safe and grateful”.
Mary, Anglican Care Scenic Lodge resident:
“The atmosphere is very nice, and the people are fantastically kind and gentle.”
Samaritans Christmas Day lunch guest:
“I’ve been coming here at least 17 years …. really good…comforting…this is terrific I love it here.”
Our values shape our culture and our practice
Cathy, Day Centre employee:
“It’s the people, it’s making a difference, it’s making them happy, even if it is only a few hours of their day, it means something.”
Sienna, Lifestyle and Wellbeing Officer, CA Brown:
“Every day I turn up and make sure I’m doing things that make them happy.”
Our values shape our culture and our practice
FAITH
Mike, Scenic Lodge volunteer
“Faith is a wonderful thing if you’ve got it and around here you can see there is a fair bit of it.”
COMPASSION
Mary, Scenic Lodge resident
“My husband died recently, and they were just wonderful with the palliative care…that was a comfort.”
INTEGRITY
Takira, Samaritans Student Accommodation
“Life did not prepare me at all for it but Samaritans …really helped. It has a way to just flip people’s lives around completely.”
COURAGE
Kayla, Samaritans Student Accommodation
“They supported me to get through a year of Tafe and high school, and it was really good, because I’m doing social work at university I wanted to get into the industry a bit to see what it’s like …Matt helped me out and got me a job as a youth worker at one of the crisis accommodation so now I do that. I’m going to help the people where they helped me.”
JUSTICE
Tate, Samaritans Youth Accommodation
“Having those really rough interactions with my father and my mother I was not able to flourish to be the person that I am…I don’t think I would be here. It’s lifesaving.”
WISDOM
Marley, BTAC student
“All the teachers they’re always encouraging to strive to what I want to do and they’re helping me get there. You feel more like you’re a family, like everyone’s there for you.”
Our work is led by the people we support
Alannah, Anglican Care Registered Nurse
“With each of the residents their care and their day-to-day routine is tailored to them, and we include their families and loved ones to make sure we are doing the best for them and to make them feel as at home as possible.”
Sam Sibley, Residential Aged Care Manager, Kilpatrick Court
“I enjoy seeing residents come into care and be a little bit apprehensive about being in care and then settle in and transition really well and they realise it’s a really nice place to live …making new friendships and making relationships with the staff and other residents is something I really enjoy watching.”
Bishop Sonia
“I truly believe that as a community, we are at our best when every member can offer themselves fully, contribute their gifts and celebrate the outcomes.”
RELIABILITY
Bob, Day centre participant
“I couldn’t complain about anything. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed it ever since I’ve been coming here.”
Zach, BTAC student
“They’re really fun, and engaging, you can ask them anything. It’s really friendly, and engaging, you’re included in everything.”
INDIVIDUALITY
Jismon, Residential Aged Care Manager, Scenic Lodge
“For me, flourishing means enabling people to be the best version of themselves, and for the residents I do that by understanding their individual need and enabling them to live their best life and for the staff as well.”
DIGNITY
Mary, Scenic Lodge resident
“The atmosphere is very nice, and the people are fantastic, they’re kind and gentle.”
EMPOWERMENT
Bree, Samaritans Student Accommodation
“My friend’s mum told me about Samaritans… got me into uni…and I just feel like I can go out and do things …and I’m excited.”
Thea, Samaritans Student Accommodation:
“I’ve also gotten jobs I’ve made connections I’ve been able to pursue schooling I’ve been able to do all of these wonderful things I wouldn’t have gotten to if I hadn’t have had this opportunity it’s really nice.”
We meet people where they are, and who they are.
We aspire to be people’s first choice of parish, school, agency, or service.
We intend to strengthen our positive impact on the regions we serve.
We are Newcastle Anglican.
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