Anglicare Sydney extends community services to the Bathurst diocese as Anglicare Central West

Anglicare Sydney is extending its community services to the Bathurst Diocese to help deliver and expand those services to communities in the Central West region.

Currently community services are delivered in that region through a partnership arrangement with Anglicare NSW South, NSW West and ACT (SWACT). Following agreement between Anglicare Sydney and Anglicare SWACT these services will be provided by Anglicare Sydney from October.

Regionally, these services will be known as Anglicare Central West.

Simon Miller, Chief Executive Officer of Anglicare Sydney said the decision followed much consideration, prayer and discussion over the past six months.

“The need for community services in the Bathurst Diocese is great, and it is our desire to see a strong, flourishing and expanded service of care to the community.

“Anglicare Sydney is delighted to welcome the Central West team, and we look forward to providing much needed services in the Bathurst Diocese, such as food and financial assistance, including emergency relief, food hampers, no interest loans for eligible clients, and other community services.”

Bishop Mark Calder said: “We want to demonstrate the love of Jesus to many more people across the Bathurst Diocese, and I’m pleased to welcome Anglicare Sydney’s support to expand community services in the region.

“I remain thankful for the support from Anglicare SWACT and the dedicated local team who serve our community,” he said.

Trevor Ament, Interim CEO Anglicare SWACT said: “I am very grateful for the work of the Central West team in the region, and they will continue to provide their valued support and services to the communities in the Bathurst Diocese.”

Key areas of focus for Anglicare Sydney in the Central West include the strengthening of partnerships with local churches, as well as understanding and responding to specific regional needs and opportunities.

Anglicare Sydney is recruiting a locally based, mission aligned Regional Manager for Anglicare Central West, to help lead the growth of its services.

A model in Armidale

Anglicare Sydney adopted a similar approach in 2018 when it partnered with the Diocese of Armidale. Since then, Anglicare New England North West has grown significantly in staff, services and revenue – and an almost 10-fold increase in the number of clients served. 

Contact:

Lauren White, Head of Communications
lauren.white@anglicare.org.au