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JewishCare’s Woollahra headquarters.
March 10, 2021, 11:47 pm
$25 million for JewishCare NSW
Julie Lowy, who passed away in August 2019, aged 97, has left a whopping $25 million to the organisation.
By Gareth Narunsky
Claire Vernon and Gary Groves.
February 1, 2021, 11:32 pm
New CEO for JewishCare NSW
Gary Groves this week took over from Claire Vernon, who has led the organisation for the past 14 years.
By Gareth Narunsky
Lady Shirley Lowy.
December 17, 2020, 12:00 am
‘Her loss to us is immense’
Lady Shirley, wife to Westfield founder Sir Frank and matriarch of the Lowy family, passed away in Tel Aviv aged 86 last Wednesday, December 9, just before Chanukah.
By Gareth Narunsky
Photo: Dreamstime.com
October 8, 2020, 9:00 am
Standing up to the scourge of domestic violence
'I believe it is no longer a taboo for rabbis to discuss domestic violence and the ways in which community leaders can combat and assist victims in need'.
By Rabbi Gabi Kaltmann
The Jewish Suicide Prevention Strategy launch in 2018.
August 28, 2020, 12:19 am
Funding for another year
'With the additional year’s funding during this challenging period there will be additional workshops and training for people in the community on mental health first aid'.
By AJN STAFF
Claire Vernon. Photo: Noel Kessel
August 20, 2020, 6:19 pm
‘An incredible journey’
Outgoing CEO of Sydney's JewishCare, Claire Vernon: 'I’d like to take this opportunity to thank the board, my team, our clients, and the entire community for their support'.
By AJN STAFF
JewishCare executive officer Warren Hurst with Blooms Pharmacy manager Cary Huynh. Photo: Gareth Narunsky
July 14, 2020, 10:46 am
Helping more people in need
The Financial Assistance Fund will provide direct cash grants and payments or vouchers for essential living expenses including accommodation, groceries, petrol and other essentials
By Gareth Narunsky
Photo: Eric Ward/Unsplash
June 18, 2020, 12:00 am
Abuse reports to surge?
As lockdown measures begin to ease and the opportunity to reach out increases, Jewish Care is anticipating an influx of reports of abuse.
By Rebecca Davis and Sophie Deutsch
April 5, 2020, 6:00 pm
$18m funding boost for communal organisations
'JCA has the strength to ensure all our organisations can continue to focus on the needs of the community and provide the support that is needed'.
By AJN STAFF
April 2, 2020, 9:01 am
$1 million pool for the needy
The COVID-19 Jewish Emergency Relief Fund will cover essentials such as food, shelter, medicines and other critical goods or services for an amount of up to $5000 per family.
By Gareth Narunsky
March 10, 2020, 2:00 pm
JewishCare launches app
JewishCare's WellBeing app outlines warning signs for suicide, lists suggestions for distracting oneself from negative thoughts, and provides Jewish-specific professional contacts.
By Sophie Deutsch
From left: JewishCare’s 2018 Men’s White Ribbon Day Breakfast guest speaker Dr Michael Salter, past president Allan Vidor, and current president Jason Sandler.
November 25, 2019, 12:00 am
Serving up important conversations for men
JewishCare NSW's annual Men’s White Ribbon Day breakfast on November 26 aims to 'raise awareness around and help eliminate domestic violence and violence against women'.
By AJN STAFF
JewishCare’s mental health and wellbeing team Renata Ieremias, Claire Vernon, Claire Gil-Munoz, Emma Cohen and Isabelle Shapiro.
October 4, 2019, 6:30 am
Jewish Suicide Prevention Strategy recognised
The Jewish Suicide Prevention Strategy has received another prestigious award for its work by a leading mental health organisation in NSW.
By AJN STAFF
Jewish Suicide Prevention Strategy representatives took part in the Suicide Prevention Walk on Sunday.
September 10, 2019, 9:13 pm
Time to ask R U OK?
Representatives of the Jewish Suicide Prevention Strategy participated in the Eastern Sydney Suicide Prevention Walk on Sunday.
By AJN STAFF
Claire Gil-Munoz (centre) and Isabelle Shapiro (right) accepting the award from Cathy Tobin at the National Suicide Prevention Conference on July 23. Photo: Raimond Aide
August 1, 2019, 12:00 am
‘The power of community’
The Jewish Suicide Prevention Strategy received a prestigious national award for its work last week – winning the Communities Matter category in the 2019 LiFE Awards at the National Suicide Prevention Conference in Melbourne.
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