Supporters Newsletter

Connections is issued quarterly and aims to provide our donors, volunteers and supporters with a comprehensive summary of the activities and outcomes being achieved by Samaritans.

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Latest newsletter:

Winter Newsletter 2008
Cec Shevels discusses the Federal Government and Social Inclusion and Fr Peter Tinney reflects on the need to support our homeless this winter. You will also read about the launch of the 2008 winter appeal, the recipients of the innovative Samaritans SMARTSTART Scholarship programme, a preview of the Collectors Care Art Exhibition, wrap of the Twilight Bowl Off and much, much more.

Recent newsletters include:

Autumn Newsletter 2008
Cec Shevels discusses caring for children and Fr Peter Tinney reflects on the new year. You will also read about all things Christmas with a wrap up of the 2007 Christmas Appeal, Christmas Lunch in the Park and Christmas Gift Warehouse. Planned giving is also discussed along with the Samaritans Hudson Business Breakfast.

Summer Newsletter 2007
Read an excerpt from Cec Shevels' presentation to the Newcastle Business Club in October and Fr Peter Tinney's interpretation of John 3:16. Read about how Samaritans thanked its volunteers around the region when it launched its Christmas Appeal, and who was chosen as the Good Samaritan of the Year in Newcastle and on the Central Coast!

Spring Newsletter 2007
Cec Shevels discusses child protection in the Northern Territory and Fr Peter Tinney helps us move forward after the recent storms. Read about how Samaritans staff and volunteers contributed to Disaster Relief in the region and how you can nominate a Good Samaritan!

June Newsletter 2007
A volunteer special: welcome to the new Volunteer Coordinator, committed volunteers acknowledged in National Volunteer Week Celebration and a tribute to Mona Wacker after 17 years of service. Also, Cec Shevels discusses justice and early intervention and we bring you up to speed with the launches for the Hunter, Manning and Central Coast.

March Newsletter 2007
A welcome to 2007, with Cec Shevels looking at the challenges ageing parents face when caring for a child with a disability. Also, a recap of Christmas Lunch In the Park and quick look at the inaugural Mingara Race Day in support of Samaritans.

December Newsletter 2006
Cec Shevels discusses the Fragile World of Childhood, along with service updates from NAALA (Newcaslte's African Australian Learning Activities)and ALI (Active Linking Initiative), and an announcement of the winners of the Good Samaritans of the Year Awards.

September Newsletter 2006
Encouraging news for people with disabilities by Cec Shevels, along with a welcome to Samaritans new Chaplain, Fr. Peter Tinney.

June Newsletter 2006
Child Poverty; seeking solutionse by Cec Shevels, along with articles including exciting service developments, Art Works and Bin Fashion 2 In Fashion.

March Newsletter 2006
Read Compassion, Integrity, Justice; by Cec Shevels, including a thank you to all our Christmas Lunch In The Park sponosrs.

December Newsletter 2005
Workplace Relations; an article by Cec Shevels,Be An Angel this Christmas, and Collectors who Cared.

September Newsletter 2005
Race & Religion; an article by Cec Shevels,Winter Appeal comes to a close, and the launch of the Good Samaritan and Junior Good Samaritan of the year awards, find out how to enter!

June Newsletter 2005
Welfare reforms cause alarm; an article by Cec Shevels,Tsunami information updated, and the launch of the Winter Appeal all contained in the June Connections Newsletter.

March Newsletter 2005
Provides information on the results of the Samaritans Tsunami Appeal, information on an exciting new pilot programme focused on building and strengthening communities, and for all those interested in travel, information on the tour to Western Australia escorted by Leta Johnstone.

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