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I (Cynthia) would like to acknowledge my many wonderful Cairns clients & my supervisors for their patience, perseverance and all they have taught me. I would also like to acknowledge my staff members and the great work they have done along the journey (the Borland Centre Staff , Cheryl; Ebony & Gemma); my family &Continue reading “Acknowledgement on Leaving Cairns”

Gemma is an accredited Social Worker with the Australian Association of Social Workers. Gemma is commencing as our new Child & Adolescent Clinician and brings with her a background of knowledge and experience working within the Early Childhood Education, Child Safety and NDIS sectors. Throughout her career, Gemma has worked across multiple spaces and hasContinue reading “Artemis Welcomes Gemma Gibson to the Service”

What is the cycle of violence? You may have heard people asking “Why doesn’t she leave?” when they hear about a woman experiencing domestic violence. The cycle of violence explores why women stay in abusive relationships for reasons beyond low self-esteem, isolation, family pressures and lack of community support. The cycle of violence looks at the repetitive nature of perpetrator’s actions that hinder aContinue reading “Domestic Violence and the Cycle of Violence”

Thanks for joining me! Good company in a journey makes the way seem shorter. — Izaak Walton