Work begins on Good Samaritan Village crisis accommodation
The Good Samaritan Inn has marked a significant milestone in construction of the Good Samaritan Village, a purpose-built crisis accommodation facility for women, children and gender-diverse people escaping family violence.
Sister in Residence program connects school with Good Samaritan charism
Sister Judy Foster SGS recently spent a week with students and staff at Saint Mary’s Catholic College in Kingaroy, Queensland, as part of the school’s inaugural Sister in Residence program.
For Jaren Malales, the Good Samaritan SAM Program has been life changing
Jaren Malales, a long-time participant in the Good Samaritan Study, Accompaniment and Mentoring (SAM) Program, has achieved her Master’s in Education and is now passing on all she has learned.
Gemma Light’s Oblate journey ‘a testimony to the love of God’
The Sisters of the Good Samaritan have been woven through the story of Gemma Light’s life. This treasured relationship took a new turn when Gemma became a Good Samaritan Oblate.
Refugee Week Conference explores hidden slavery in Australia
Human trafficking, modern slavery and the vulnerability of migrant workers was the focus of this year’s Good Samaritan Refugee Week Conference, which explored the theme of ‘Hidden Slavery in Australia’.
Powerful stories shared in ‘Hope: Unfinished Business’
Good Samaritan Oblate Sally FitzGerald has contributed to a new book in which Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Catholic women share sacred personal stories about their lived experience of hope.
Sister Kawi Arebonto’s Perpetual Profession a joyful occasion
Sister Kawi Arebonto made her Perpetual Profession as a Sister of the Good Samaritan, surrounded by Sisters, family, friends, colleagues and other special guests who had supported her vocational journey.
Have Your Say Day offers young voices a platform to be heard
Stella Maris College hosted Have Your Say Day in 2026. This youth-led initiative gives young people a platform to engage directly with elected leaders, youth sector professionals and community members.
Outreach Center supports community to care for ‘Our Common Home’
The Good Samaritan Outreach Center has celebrated Laudato Si’ Month with activities designed to engage the local community in creative, fun and hands-on ways to care for ‘Our Common Home’.
Last Good Samaritan Sisters leave Canberra and Goulburn
The Sisters of the Good Samaritan were farewelled from the Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn last month after almost 150 years of ministry and presence in the local faith community.
Sister Tenta Maritino continues her journey of formation and discernment
Sister Tenta Maritino SGS renewed her temporary vows in Sydney in April this year as she continues her journey of formation and discernment with the Sisters of the Good Samaritan.
Winning documentary focuses on the fight for justice for Robert Ruark
Teacher and documentary filmmaker Si Paros has won Best Film for a film advocating for clemency for a prisoner who she and legal experts believe was wrongly convicted of murder.