Who We Are

Since 1985, Padstow Community Care has demonstrated
great concern for the financial wellbeing of members of our community and have played a significant role in addressing the practical needs of individuals during times of crisis.

MEET OUR COMMUNITY CARERS

Hear their story

Hi! I’m Di

Di first started volunteering at Padstow Community Care about 15 years ago. Her favourite thing about it is meeting people and seeing how grateful they are to receive their help and support.

Hi! I’m Anna

Anna has been volunteering at Padstow Community Care for 5 years and encourages others to join. She was not expecting to become a professional sorter of donations but finds volunteering fun and satisfying.

Hi! I’m Lorraine

Lorraine has been a volunteer for 4 years. What has surprised her most is how much she enjoys coming in to the shop each week. She enjoys meeting the lovely people in and around Padstow.

Hi! I’m Ces

Ces has been volunteering at Padstow Community Care for 8 years now. He comes here on the weekends to help out wherever needed. This community has really become his second family.

Hi! I’m Sue

Sue has spent 12 years volunteering at Padstow Community Care. She works at our Renew Op Shop where she enjoys meeting people and having a chat. She was surprised by the enthusiasm of the staff and volunteers here.

Hi! I’m Edith

Edith has been a volunteer at Padstow Community Care for 6 years. She encourages others to join as it is fun, satisfying, and a great way to meet people!

Hi! I’m Joan

Joan has been a long‑time member with over 25 years volunteering at Padstow Community Care. Her favourite thing about volunteering is the opportunity to meet and make new friends.

Hi! I’m Bev

Bev has been volunteering at Padstow Community Care for 12 years. She likes to keep herself “on her toes” while working with people and finds volunteering fun and satisfying.

Hi! I’m Marlene

Marlene has been a volunteer at Padstow Community Care for 25 years. Her favourite thing about volunteering is having the chance to help people and learning new and unexpected things.

Hi! I’m Amanda (and this is Daisy)

Amanda has been volunteering at Padstow Community Care for 3 years. She has seen the level of need change dramatically and finds it satisfying to contribute to her community.

Hi! I’m Camila

Camila has been volunteering at Padstow Community Care for 4 years. She loves marking the red spot specials and making the delicious cookies you’ll find at our cafe, Coffee Haven!

Hi! I’m Greg

Greg has been a volunteer at Padstow Community Care for 4 years. He believes that volunteering helps with self‑esteem, and improves both people and technical skills.

Hi! I’m Fairlie

Fairlie has been a volunteer at Padstow Community Care for 12 years. She finds volunteering fun and satisfying as it keeps you on your toes.

OUR VISION

“Aiming to help people become financially capable and resilient is a significant role we play, but our vision is to consider the whole person, not just one aspect of their life. We aim to make a positive contribution to our greater community, through providing a broad range of support to all clients.”

OUR HISTORY

Padstow Community Care has demonstrated great concern for the financial well-being of members of our community and have played a significant role in addressing the practical needs of individuals during times of crisis since 1985. We have responded in those years to the changing needs of our community, servicing a population of over 65,000. We have grown into a multifaceted organisation in response to that growth and the diverse needs of our community.

There is a greater need for education and assistance due to increasing barriers and difficulties in our community. We aim to help people comprehend the range of help that is available to them. Thanks to government funding, the financial support of Padstow Baptist Community Church and a team of dedicated volunteers, we can continue to look to the future, while celebrating our past.