SG Care Has Launched
Sovereign Grace Wahroonga has just launched their “SG Care” Ministry. This is an awesome initiative and one that we want to join with them in prayer for and if you know anyone who may need help they may be able to help us help them! See below for more detail:
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Crisis Support:
Short term support with immediate needs such as providing food in for of non-perishable food or cooked meals - Providing clothes (second-hand donations) - Support with practical needs such as domestic support or shopping support (subject to current social distancing limitations)
Case Management Type Support:
Support with referrals to services (domestic violence services, disability services etc) - Applications to services such as Centrelink, Department of Housing or NDIS - Advocacy
Mental Health Support
Support with informing clients about mental health support options available in their local community - Referring clients to appropriate mental health services.
Counselling
Counselling support is provided by qualified biblical counsellors or social worker for the following areas: Depression & Anxiety - Marriage - Parenting issues - Grief & Loss - Crisis.
Debt Help
SG Care works together with CAP (Christians Against Poverty) and supports people in the local community who have significant financial debts.
Befriending Service
Support to people who feel isolated and struggle to build relationships within the community. This can be in form of meet- ups, phone support or support with linking in the church community.
Skill Training & Capacity Building
Some people would like to improve their skills and capacity to better manage with life challenges and SG Care provides 1:1 support for clients who would like to learn skills in things like: Budgeting - Managing personal paperwork - Improving daily routine - Work readiness - Daily activity such as cooking and housework - Communication.
If you or someone else you know needs helps, then please contact our Christina Williams, our SG Care Coordinator, on cw@sovgrace.org.au. We would love to hear from you!