Kate Melhopt shares a few of her childhood passions

Kate Melhopt shares a few of her childhood passions

Kate Melhopt is the visionary CEO behind South Eastern Community Connect. Here, we find out a few things you may not know about our fearless leader. 1.      How long have you been SECC’s CEO? Over 10 years (and we celebrated this milestone in December)....
R&R options for at-home carers such as Glen

R&R options for at-home carers such as Glen

When Marcia* found out she was diagnosed with a rare blood disorder, she began to rely on her husband Glen more than ever. Glen was a pillar of strength for his wife, but sometimes found the role of full-time carer exhausting. Marcia needed constant supervision and...
Will you help us raise support at point-of-sale?

Will you help us raise support at point-of-sale?

We’re on the lookout for south-east Sydney cafes and businesses who can make space on their counter for a tap-and-go donation terminal that will change lives. Each terminal is set at the donation amount of $5, and every dollar is fed into The People’s...
NSW government locks $2.8M into suicide prevention

NSW government locks $2.8M into suicide prevention

A legion of 10,000 volunteers will be trained in suicide prevention as part of a NSW government initiative to protect high-risk communities. ‘Gatekeepers’ will learn how to recognise the signs that someone is at risk of suicide, and will be trained to help their...