Connection
and Belonging
and Belonging
Financial Support Driving Change
Through generous donations, vital grants and government tenders, we secure the resources that power programs, open opportunities, and create lasting community change.
Child Safeguarding
Our participants shared their voices in the 2024–25 survey, highlighting what’s working, what matters most, and where we can grow together.
What Our Community Tells Us
Our participants shared their voices in the 2024–25 survey, highlighting what’s working, what matters most, and where we can grow together.
Programs Making a Difference
Every program looks a little different, but they all share a common goal – helping people build relationships, confidence and a sense of belonging in the Capital Region.
Living Well Social
Groups for 65+
83% of Involve participants said that CRCS helps them connect with their community
Loneliness is one of the biggest challenges facing older adults, and Living Well Involve actively works to reduce this. Through weekly social groups, games, excursions and events, older people find new friendships and maintain vital community ties. These gatherings replace isolation with laughter and connection, helping participants feel valued and supported as part of a wider network.
Family Support
92 families supported
106 adults and 221 children and young people.
Our Family Support program helps families reconnect with culture, community and the services that keep them strong. By creating safe spaces built on trust and respect, we support parents and children to rebuild stability, strengthen relationships and find a genuine sense of connection and belonging.
Living Well Social
Groups for 65+
83% of Involve participants said that CRCS helps them connect with their community
Loneliness is one of the biggest challenges facing older adults, and Living Well Involve actively works to reduce this. Through weekly social groups, games, excursions and events, older people find new friendships and maintain vital community ties. These gatherings replace isolation with laughter and connection, helping participants feel valued and supported as part of a wider network.
Family Support
92 families supported
106 adults and 221 children and young people.
Our Family Support program helps families reconnect with culture, community and the services that keep them strong. By creating safe spaces built on trust and respect, we support parents and children to rebuild stability, strengthen relationships and find a genuine sense of connection and belonging.
Real People, Real Connections
Connection and belonging aren’t just ideas – they’re experiences we see every day. From older adults finding purpose through friendship to families reconnecting with culture, these stories show how CRCS creates spaces where everyone can feel part of something bigger.
Claire and Daniel’s Story: Reconnecting with Culture and Belonging
Annual Report 2024 – 2025 Claire and Daniel’s Story: Reconnecting with Culture and Belonging Claire, a single mum, wanted to give her son Daniel the chance to grow up proud of who he is. But life had made that hard. Claire’s own parent was part of the Stolen Generations, leaving her with little connection to…
Lydia’s Story: Building Stronger Connections with Her Children
Annual Report 2024 – 2025 Lydia’s Story: Building Stronger Connections with Her Children Lydia is a mum of two, raising her children while navigating language barriers and cultural differences around family roles and relationships. She often found it hard to manage her children’s emotions and wanted fewer arguments and more connection at home. To support…
Helping Bree Find Calm and Connection
Annual Report 2024 – 2025 Helping Bree Find Calm and Connection Bree, a spirited 2-year-old, was having a tough time at her early childhood centre. She struggled with expressing herself and connecting with others, which sometimes led to biting during play – especially when things around her changed. Educators and families were concerned, but unsure…
Explore More of Our Impact
Each part of our work is connected. Explore more stories, programs and results from across the Annual Report.