CSS Village Admin

7 articles published

A place to keep reviving the Village

Uncategorized19/02/2022577Views 0Likes 0Comments

Stephen King once said that important things are the hardest to say, and they would probably never be told. There is when the crucial role of social workers and community leaders comes into play. Seeing people interactions and behaviours are highly relevant to identify signs of concerns about their safety and wellbeing, independently if they…

Keeping the community Safe in Challenging times

Uncategorized19/02/2022633Views 0Likes 0Comments

Since COVID-19 started, we went from distributing 350 kg food per week to 4.5 tonnes. In the past financial year, we rescued and distributed around 165,668 kg of fresh produce, providing on average 27,000 meals to vulnerable community members—an average of 250 families, 120 International Students and 60 Homeless people weekly. None of this was…

An Inclusive Village

Impact Stories19/02/2022513Views 0Likes 0Comments

Someone once said, 'My village rises from the plain, it is shaded with trees and like a piggy bank filled with memories. You can see why a person would want to live there forever". There is no better way to explain what we do at CSS. We assist vulnerable community members and marginalise families, but…

Sharing dignity and love through dry butts

Impact Stories19/02/2022496Views 0Likes 0Comments

Hygienic products are given for granted. However, many families in Bankstown and Canterbury area struggle to buy sanitary items as they are considered luxurious for those facing financial hardship. Period pads and nappies are far beyond being included on the 'monthly allowance' of those who serve. Thus, having access to Ultra dry Nappies and Night-time…

Lets fight back together the elephant in the room!

Impact Stories19/02/2022529Views 0Likes 0Comments

On our daily operations, we see many families and individuals going through life challenges. All stories are different, but there is something they have in common - the lack of resources to have a dignified meal on their table at least once a day. Ever since they walk through our doors, they receive not just…

Building Happiness and Hope when all seems lost

Impact Stories19/02/2022554Views 3Likes 0Comments

Community Support Services is a Social Enterprise that contributes to the betterment of our community. We were generously given LEGO, Back to School and stationery items such as colouring in pens, white-out, whiteboard markers and much more. These were delivered to the devastated Community of Mogo that was ravaged by fire. In addition to…

Happily Ever After – Inside Out

Impact Stories19/02/20222KViews 3Likes 0Comments

A few months ago, I had the fortune to join the #happilyeverafter program delivered by @Aaliyah Yco at CSS. We were a total of 15 women, who came together to receive mentorship on Goal setting, self-care, and tools to deal with day-to-day challenges. Initially, I thought it was another program of women-empowerment, but I sooner…