Helping the Sydney community with relationships, parenting, ageing, disability, pastoral services and mental wellbeing.
At CatholicCare Sydney, we understand that the first 2,000 days of a child’s life are a critical window for shaping their future. The HOPE Program partners with young families during this sensitive time, providing tailored, holistic support to help them build safe, nurturing, and sustainable environments for their children.
Young parenthood often comes with significant challenges, including lower levels of education, unstable employment, inadequate housing, mental health issues, and increased risks of substance abuse. For children, the consequences can be serious, such as poorer neonatal health, higher infant mortality rates, developmental delays, behavioural issues, and a higher likelihood of involvement in the child protection and criminal justice systems. We know these outcomes are not always as a result of pregnancy, but in most cases have been realised in the context of pre-existing adverse childhood conditions, challenges and experiences.
The HOPE Program is designed to walk alongside young families, helping them overcome these challenges through integrated, person-centred care that meets their most pressing needs. The program empowers young parents by drawing on their strengths and resilience, enabling them to create a brighter and more stable future for themselves and their children.
The program provides up to 12 months of comprehensive support, focusing on:
The HOPE Program’s impact is clear:
This early intervention and person-centred approach creates long-lasting change, breaking cycles of disadvantage and building strong foundations for future generations.
We are deeply grateful for the generous financial and in-kind contributions made throughout the year. Your support is the driving force behind the HOPE Program, allowing us to positively impact young lives and create a lasting legacy of hope and resilience.
Charitable Foundations
Curran Access Children’s Foundation
Charitable Works Fund
Betty Wade Charitable Foundation
Corporate
Harris Farm Markets
Pallas Group
Individuals and Family Foundations
Phillips Family Foundation
The Harris Family
Judith and Paul Beswick
Anthony and Gai Wales
Charles Mellick
D’Leanne Lewis
Government
NSW Health
Community Housing Providers
Amelie Housing
Hume Community Housing
Metro Community Housing
Community
Anawim
Dandelion Support Network
Bankstown RSL Club
Birrong Sports Club
Bankstown Sports Club
Club Ashfield
Club Marconi
DOOLEY’s Lidcombe Catholic Club
Liverpool Catholic Club
Join us in creating HOPEWhile government funding often focuses on specific areas like health or social services, the HOPE Program’s broad approach does not fit neatly into existing funding streams. As a result, the program relies heavily on philanthropic contributions to continue its essential work.Investing in early interventions for young families makes a profound difference—not just for their future but for the broader community. Every $1 invested in early childhood yields a $13 return through reduced future costs in health, welfare, and justice. Here are some ways you can support HOPE:
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To learn more about the HOPE Program or to discuss how you can support, email us at
fundraise@catholiccare.org
