Mission Statement

To support and enrich the lives of people in our local community through caring and compassionate services


Our Objectives

To identify unmet community needs in our local area, targeting the disadvantaged and those at risk.
To provide services that meets those needs and provide relief of poverty, sickness, suffering, distress, misfortune, disability and helplessness.
To partner with local community organisations to increase capacity to meet local needs
To promote connections in the community that improves support and reduces isolation
To provide information and advice that empowers individuals and families


Our Values


Community – The expression of relationship in the midst of diversity
Integrity – We do what we say and honour our commitments
Respect – Relationships are based on mutual respect, humility and trust
Innovation – Encouraging creativity in our attempt to meet needs
Excellence – Aiming to achieve the highest standards in all we do
Justice – We seek a society where the disadvantaged and marginalised are empowered
Mercy – All individuals are deserving of compassion


Georges River Life Care - Management Committee Members



President: Scott Morrison
Scott is the Senior Pastor at Georges River Community Baptist Church (GRCBC).
Scott has managed a number of community initiatives including Frontside Skate, Christmas Festivals and Christmas Carols. As part of his pastoral role Scott regularly provides crisis support and counseling to individuals and families.

Secretary: Glenn Power
Glenn has worked in the health system for the past 20 years and was employed by GRCBC in early 2007 to establish Georges River Life Care. Glenn has day to day management responsibility for Georges River Life Care and plays a key role in planning and developing ideas to expand the provision of community services throughout the Georges River Community.



Treasurer: Philip Moore
Phillip trained as an accountant in New Zealand and is a member of Taxation Institute of Australia. Phillip has served on Churches of Christ NSW Committees for Aged Care and their Nursing Home, as well as having worked in a full time capacity for them for three years. He served as a trustee of the Churches of Christ Property Trust for 27 years. Philips responsibilities in this role included ownership of properties for aged care and licensee of nursing homes.
Committee Member: Bronwyn Thornton
Bronwyn currently works in Community Services managing an Information Service. She has previously worked in Commonwealth Government as the Regional Manager for Training, and has held a number of other training and management roles. Bronwyn has facilitated a number of programs over the past few years including teams working with children, adult recovery and women’s support. Bronwyn has undertaken a number of facilitator training programs and has a specific interest in parenting.

Committee Member: Vanessa Wheeler
Vanessa has a range of experience in managing community based programs including the facilitation of playgroups and the provision of emergency food services. Vanessa has also had many years experience working in various sections of the Health Service as an Occupational Therapist. Vanessa currently manages a team of Occupational Therapists and works with the frail aged and younger disabled persons. Vanessa has also undertaken a number of parenting training courses and assists with delivering our parenting education program.


Autism Support Sub-committee Member: Tonya Agostini
Tonya is currently working as a teacher’s aide for special needs children having completed qualifications in Adult Training and Arts. Tonya is currently completing a Masters Degree at the University of Western Sydney. Her thesis topic is: Language Development in children with developmental disabilities. Tonya has assisted in the facilitation of a range of community services including, provision of ESL classes, autism carers support group and play groups.

Autism Support Sub-committee Member: Angela Howell
Angela is the mother of two children, one of whom has special needs. This experience has given Angela and understanding and empathy with families living with a family member with a disability. Angela has also been a member of PECA (Parents Experiencing Children with Autism) an autism support network since 2005.


Our Partners

Benevolent Society/Families First
Riverwood Legion and Community Services Club
Hurstville City Council
Learning Links
Southern Community Welfare
Georges River Community Baptist Church
Illawarra Catholic Club
Mortdale RSL
Oatley RSL


Annual Report
2009 Annual Report (35 MB)

 

Sponsors