Hillsong CityCare
Hillsong Church is a church without walls. Through Hillsong CityCare, the community arm of our Church, we are helping provide answers and support to people at their real point of need – no strings attached.
In our very own backyard, there are people struggling with addictions, unemployment, family crises, issues of self-esteem and identity, and those struggling with the basic necessities of life and living under the poverty line.
This presents both a challenge and a great opportunity - we can’t do everything, but we must do something. In partnering with other community organisations and mobilising our church, together we can help make a difference - one life at a time.
Counselling
At Hillsong CityCare we provide Counsellors who are available at our Waterloo (evening appointments available), Blacktown and Macarthur CityCare Centres during business hours Monday – Friday. Bookings can be made by phone or email through Hillsong CityCare for appointments.
This service provides counselling for :-
- Mediation
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Self-esteem
- Loss / Grief / Trauma
- Stress Management
- Relationships / Separation / Divorce
- Couples
- Parenting Skills
- Self-Image Challenges
- Behavioural Issues
The service is provided for people who are unable to afford counselling and is made available as a free service.
SAFE (Sexual Abuse: Freedom & Education)
Hillsong SAFE is an educational and support program which we seek to make available to any people in our community who have been affected by sexual abuse. SAFE aims to help people who have been affected by sexual abuse as well as equipping parents, carers, volunteers and workers with skills and training to help prevent abuse from happening in the first place. With training and education, SAFE aims to help people in a practical way to receive the support they need in a caring, experienced and positive community. All Hillsong SAFE programs are offered free of charge.
Emergency Relief
Through our Emergency Relief Program at our Blacktown, Waterloo, St Marys & Macarthur centres’, we provide assistance for people with: Food Hampers, Food Vouchers (Emergency Relief Funding, to supplement the food hampers for people to purchase fresh food items such as, bread, milk, fruit & vegetables or meat, or other necessities), and Energy Vouchers (to help people experiencing difficulties with their gas, electricity or water bills).
Shine
Shine is for every woman. For every girl. We believe that everyone is uniquely valuable and that every life counts. Shine outworks this through a personal development program designed by Hillsong CityCare to help girls and women tackle issues of self-esteem, value and self-worth. The program takes a practical approach, exploring core values and learning life principles.
Hillsong Youth Service
Hillsong Youth Services is a service assisting young people aged 12-25yrs, by providing practical support including; mentoring, education, recreation, and skills-based vocational programs, events, and initiatives. These programs are available both through our Hillsong Youth Services Centre in Castle Hill and through our Blacktown CityCare Centre.
Hillsong Health Centre
The Hillsong Health Centre, at Castle Hill, has been established with the aim to provide quality health care to our community. Our approach is to care for the whole person by providing services through a team of highly qualified doctors, psychologists and counsellors with a holistic approach to helping people body, soul and spirit.
Street Teams
Street Teams is made up of 5 key areas: Street Teams, Street Beat (Homeless Ministry), Justice Projects, Response Teams and Embrace (Nursing Home Ministry).
Prisons & Detention Centres
Hillsong CityCare connects with people in prisons and serves them by providing:
- Courtroom support
- Chaplaincy in prisons and detention centre’s
- Chapel Services in prisons and detention centre’s
- Letter writing to inmates to encourage them.
- Post release support including practical training programs
- Support to families of incarcerated people
Strengthening Families
Strengthening Families is about helping families grow together in strength & unity. Empowering parents with education, knowledge and understanding through Parenting courses, Parenting workshops & Parenting sessions. Helping children with positive life skills, understanding their emotions & how to appreciate their families.
