Welfare and Community Support

The Lord said, ‘whatever you did for the least of my little ones, you have done for me’. The essence of Catholic living, therefore, is to recognise Jesus in the outcast, the broken, the addicted and those in physical and spiritual need. The Archdiocese has numerous agencies which assist with a variety of the personal and social needs of people regardless of race, colour or creed.

Catholic Migrant Centre

The Catholic Migrant Centre provides a range of services supporting humanitarian refugees and migrants to settle in Western Australia. Whilst providing life skills and six month intensive intervention, support is also available for up to five years. Further information is available on the website below.

Director: Mr Tony Pietropiccolo

25 Victoria Square. Perth WA  6000
Telephone: + 61 08 9221 1727
Fax: +61 08 9221 3793
Email: cms@opera.iinet.net.au
Website: www.centrecare.com.au

Catholic Outreach

Catholic Outreach assists Parishes to develop care programs which enable volunteers to provide practical emergency short term support for people in need in their local community.

Executive Officer: Mr Peter Mc Minn

The Catholic Pastoral Centre of Our Lady of the Mission
40A Mary Street HIGHGATE WA 6003
Telephone: +61 08 9422 7920
Fax: +61 08 9328 2833
Email: outreach@highate-perthcatholic.org.au
Website: www.catholicoutreach.org.au

Centacare Employment and Training

3rd Floor NCR Building
641 Welllington Street, Perth WA 6000
Telephone: +61 9482 7000
Fax: +61 08 9322 2448
Email: dbates@centacarewa.com.au
Website: www.centacarewa.com.au

Cross Roads Community

Supports thoses suffering from the effects of disorder and addiction through support groups, spiritual programs and individual direction.

Executive Director:

4 Preston Point Road, East Fremantle WA 6158
Telephone: +61 08 9319 8344
Fax: +61 08 9319 8340
Email: info@crossradscommunity.com.au
Website: www.crossroadscommunity.com.au

Linda’s House of Hope           

Offers a rehabilitation service for women involved in drugs and prostitution.

Contact: Linda Watson

PO Box 5640, Perth WA 6831
Telephone: +61 08 9358 2544
Fax: +61 08 9358 2561

Pregnancy Assistance

Provides free pregnancy testing; alternatives to abortion, education in pro-life issues, experienced and caring support, material help, and counselling for those affected by abortion.  Pregnancy Assitance is able to refer women to Miriam House, which is a safe house/home in a Perth suburban area which provides short-term accommodation for single pregnant women in need.

Manager: Lydia Fernandez

195 Lord Street, East Perth  WA 6004
Telephone: +61 08 9328 2929
Fax: +61 08 9328 2926
Email: info@pregnancyassistance.org.au
Website: www.pregnancyassistance.org.au

Stella Maris Seafarers’ Centre

Cares for spiritual and material welfare of seafarers of any denomination during their visit to Fremantle or Kwinana Ports, both aboard ship and at the Centre.

Administrator/Chaplain: Rev Patrick Moore    

16 Queen Victoria Street, Fremantle WA 6160
Telephone: +61 08 9430 8488
Mobile: 0414 703 408
Fax: +61 08 9430 5955
Email: stellamaris@perthcatholic.org.au

The Shopfront

Volunteers offer assistance, friendship and support, as well as a referral service to marginalised people in a relaxed and friendly environment.

Director: Br Peter Negus CFC

170 Whatley Crescent, Maylands WA 6051
Postal Address: 40A Mary Street HIGHGATE WA 6003
Shop Telephone: +61 08 9371 9109
Office Telephone: +61 08 9422 7901
Fax: +61 08 9328 2833
Email: manager@highgate-perthcatholic.org.au