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🌙 Eid ul-Adha Mubarak from 4Cs 💛

As families and communities come together to celebrate Eid ul-Adha, we extend our warmest wishes to everyone observing this special occasion.

To our wonderful community and your loved ones, may Eid ul-Adha 2026 be filled with love, happiness, warmth, prosperity and joy. May the spirit of this special occasion bring peace, kindness and connection into your lives and homes.

From all of us at 4Cs, we wish you a beautiful celebration surrounded by family, friends and community. Eid Mubarak ✨

Today, on National Sorry Day, 4Cs acknowledges the strength and resilience of Stolen Generations survivors, their families and communities.

This year marks 29 years since Bringing Them Home, and we stand with survivors and their families in calling for swift, meaningful change. Many survivors are now in their 70s, 80s and 90s, and time is running out to ensure justice and healing.

This year’s theme, From Sorry to Action, reminds us that acknowledging past harm is only the beginning. Real healing comes through action, justice and ongoing commitment.

Learn more @healingourway

#NationalSorryDay #FromSorryToAction #BringingThemHome #StolenGenerations

Meet Ruth, one of our incredible 4Cs Garden Care Volunteers🌟

When Ruth retired at 61, she knew she wanted to stay active and connected to her community. After COVID delayed her plans, she joined our Garden Care volunteer team and six years later, she’s still making a difference every week.

Twice a week, Ruth helps older people maintain safe, beautiful gardens they can continue to enjoy and take pride in.

“The before and after is amazing,” Ruth says. “You can see how much it means to people when they come outside and see their garden looking cared for again.”

For Ruth, volunteering is about much more than gardening.

“It’s a real two-way street, you help others, but you get so much back too.”

This National Volunteer Week, Ruth’s story is a reminder that volunteering creates connection, purpose and community not only for the people receiving support, but for volunteers too.

Thank you to Ruth and all our incredible volunteers for the care, kindness and joy you bring to our community every day. Maybe this is your year to volunteer. 💚

#NVW2026 #YourYearToVolunteer #VolunteerImpact #GivingBack #CommunityConnection

Meet Rabbir, one of our wonderful 4Cs Social Inclusion Volunteers🌟

Rabbir began volunteering with our Social Inclusion program while studying Community Services at TAFE in December 2025. Fluent in Bengali, Hindi and English, he’s quickly become a favourite among clients, staff and fellow volunteers thanks to his warm and gentle nature.

A self-described “people person,” Rabbir wanted to connect with others, gain experience, and give back to the community.

Rabbir now supports older clients experiencing loneliness and isolation helping them feel welcomed, comfortable and connected through meaningful conversations.

From assisting clients onto the bus to listening to their stories, Rabbir’s positivity makes a real difference.

For Rabbir, volunteering has been just as rewarding as it has been meaningful.
“Just give it a try. It’s so rewarding. You meet amazing people, hear their stories, and help them feel less alone.”

As part of this year’s theme, “Your Year to Volunteer,” we’re celebrating volunteers like Rabbir and the incredible impact they make in our community. 💛

#NVW2026 #YourYearToVolunteer #SocialInclusion #GivingBack #VolunteerImpact

At 4Cs, we’re proud to come together each year to celebrate the incredible contribution volunteers make across our community.

This year’s theme, “Your Year to Volunteer,” is a reminder that everyone has something to offer and that volunteering can make a real difference, both to the community and to the volunteer themselves.

Volunteers are at the heart of what we do. They bring kindness, skills, time, and energy that help strengthen connections, reduce isolation, and support people to feel included and valued.

“I take such joy in marking National Volunteer Week at the 4Cs because our Volunteers are an integral part of our work in the community. Whether they tend to the garden, support in a community program or help a senior on a 4Cs outing, every act of volunteering matters. With social isolation and loneliness rising, the helping hand of a 4Cs volunteer makes all the difference to people. It also makes a positive impact to the volunteer themselves, so as the theme says this year – this could be Your Year to Volunteer, do come and join us”, said 4Cs CEO, Esta Paschalidis-Chilas.

To all our volunteers past and present thank you. Your passion, dedication, and heart help build a stronger, more connected community. We appreciate you more than words can say. 💛

#NVW2026 #YourYearToVolunteer