Lilliane Brady, who officially opened the organisation’s conference at Cobar Bowling & Golf Club on Saturday.
Representatives from CentaCare Wilcannia-Forbes offices across the central west converged on Cobar on the weekend as part of a celebration of 20 years of service in the western area.
The gathering, which ran from last Friday to Sunday, focused on the theme “Our team, our Culture” and was officially opened by Mayor Lilliane Brady.
Guest speaker Darren Flanagan gave a touching story of commitment and bravery when he spoke of his personal experiences following the 2006 Beaconsfield mine collapse.
Team members enjoyed a range of other sessions designed to educate and also to give them the opportunity for input into the future of the organisation.
CentaCare Wilcannia-Forbes is the official social service of the Catholic Church of the Diocese of Wilcannia–Forbes, which covers the western 52 per cent of New South Wales.
CentaCare has offices in Bathurst, Bourke, Brewarrina, Broken Hill, Cobar, Condobolin. Dubbo, Forbes, Lake Cargelligo, Narromine, Nyngan, Orange, Parkes and Wilcannia.
Staff offer a diverse range of programs and services to individuals, families and communities.
