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THE CHURCH ON MISSION
A HEALTHY CHURCH IS THE ANSWER TO A HURTING WORLD
As a Christ-centred, Bible-based church, we are invited to be co-workers in Jesus’ mission to reconcile all things and to engage the world around us in ways that produce a flourishing community. We are called, both individually and collectively, to love our neighbours, care for the vulnerable and marginalised, and seek justice.
At CityCare, we have been on a journey to determine how this looks for the community services we provide.
ABOUT CITYCARE
CityCare is an expression of Hillsong Church, dedicated to engaging with our local communities to see individuals, families, and communities flourish.
OUR VISION
Building hope with vulnerable communities.
OUR MISSION
CityCare exists to build hope with vulnerable communities through programs & partnerships that foster healthy families & create safe inclusive communities.
OUR CORE VALUES
Empowerment
Quality & Effectiveness
Partnership
Leadership
Accountability
OUR FOCUS
Children & Youth
Families & Individuals
Community Partnerships
WHAT WE DO
At CityCare, we partner with local organisations and services to run transformative community engagement programs and campaigns.
By addressing the root causes of issues rather than just the symptoms, we work to bring about deeper, more meaningful change. This is achieved by facilitating campaigns and core programs with the goal of mobilising our church for social impact and fostering healthy families, safe and inclusive communities, and empowered individuals in their everyday lives. Our approach to this is threefold.
A STRENGTH-BASED APPROACH
A strengths-based approach focuses on what someone has – their strengths, capacity, and agency – rather than on deficits or problems.
It does not minimise the reality of vulnerability and risk but remains mindful of the negative labels often attached to people in a deficit-focused approach.
Our language and behaviour should be empowering, affirming the value, dignity, and potential of every person, made in the image of God.
TRANSFORMATIONAL ENGAGEMENT
We pursue transformational engagement, not transactional activity.
Each CityCare core program consists of several key activities, each with its own key outputs that contribute to the overall program outcome. All programs are strategically designed to enable a focus on greater impact—seeking transformational, rather than transactional, engagement.
To achieve deeper, meaningful changes, we need to address root causes, not just the symptoms.
SIGNIFICANT AND SUSTAINABLE
CityCare’s programs are not just about completing a set of activities. They are strategically designed to achieve significant and sustainable social impact. This strategic focus ensures that all efforts are aligned with the overarching goal of transformational engagement. By seeking to understand and address the root causes of issues, rather than just the symptoms, CityCare programs are able to create and support sustainable, long-term change.
CITYCARE RESOURCES
CityCare Program and Activity Resources
SHINE & STRENGTH RESOURCES
SHINE Women
SHINEWomen. is about equipping women with the knowledge and skills to discover who they are and the person they want to become. This program challenges women to find the strength and courage within them to accept and love who they are, to make healthy choices and live to their full potential.
SHINE Girl
SHINEGIRL. is about equipping girls with the knowledge and skills to discover who they are and the person they want to become. This program challenges participants to find the strength and courage within them to accept and love who they are, to make healthy choices and live to their full potential.
Strength
The STRENGTH program is about equipping adolescent men with the knowledge and skills to discover who they are and the person they want to become.