Annual Report 2025 – 2026 Max’s Journey: Finding a Place to Connect For young people experiencing social anxiety, connection cannot be rushed. It begins with feeling safe, accepted and able to participate without judgement. Max is in their late teens and was experiencing complex mental health challenges and autism. Although they wanted to build social…
Annual Report 2025 – 2026 Annie’s Journey: Staying Active, Independent and Connected For Annie, wellbeing means making her own decisions, staying active and participating in social activities she enjoys. Annie is 75 and lives independently, with support from her daughter and grandchildren in Brisbane. After migrating from Malta in 1963, she built a rich life…
Annual Report 2024 – 2025 Max’s Story: Exploring Emotions and Kindness Through the Bungee Youth Resilience Program, Max discovered how kindness and creativity can turn frustration into understanding. His artwork – and his first public speech – became powerful steps in building confidence, purpose and emotional wellbeing. Max joined his Bungee group with enthusiasm, eager to…
Annual Report 2025 – 2026 Supporting Change on Her Own Terms When a parent came to CRCS Family Foundations, she was managing the demands of raising her children alongside significant external pressures. Bedtime routines and behavioural concerns had become difficult, leaving her overwhelmed and less confident. However, she was committed to creating positive change for…
Annual Report 2024 – 2025 Lucy’s Story: Support for Children and Families Lucy is a bright, bubbly 9-year-old whose world was turned upside down after losing her grandfather, aunt and cousin all in one year. Once outgoing and cheerful, she became anxious, withdrawn and often tearful. At school, she clung to teachers when her mum…
Annual Report 2025 – 2026 Involve Quilt Project – A Moment in Time What began as a simple idea within CRCS’s Living Well – Involve program grew into A Moment in Time, a community quilt celebrating creativity, culture and connection. Guided by Therese’s warmth and “why not?” attitude, participants from Australia and around the world…
Annual Report 2024 – 2025 Jason’s Story: From Overwhelmed to In Control At 35, Jason was close to quitting his job. Deadlines were slipping, stress was mounting, and his confidence had hit an all-time low. When his manager suggested talking to a psychologist, he wasn’t sure — it felt like admitting something was “wrong.” But…
Annual Report 2025–26 Putting Down Roots in a New City Through Nature Journalling When Anne moved to Canberra from the United Kingdom, she found the transition challenging. Far from family and friends, she was adjusting to a new environment where the landscapes, plants, colours and smells felt very different from those she had known at home.…
Annual Report 2024 – 2025 A Bridge to Brighter Futures for James James first heard about the Bridge to Brighter Futures program while joining in on Dungeons & Dragons nights at The Corner, Belconnen Youth Centre. With a strong interest in technology and creativity, he was keen to explore options for his future. As part…
Annual Report 2025 – 2026 Big Voices From Little Humans Children may be our youngest participants, but their views are just as important. CRCS Family Foundations offers free community playgroups for children aged up to five and their parents, grandparents and carers. With no bookings or registration required, the playgroups provide welcoming spaces for families…