OUR SISTERS : NEW SOUTH WALES

Sr Bernadette Madden : Armidale

Bernadette lives in Armidale, City of the New England, northern New South Wales where she is employed by the Department of Community Services as a child protection caseworker. Bernadette is also involved in the many aspects of the local community including ministry within Aboriginal communities both locally and other parts of the Armidale Diocese; the local parish Sacramental Preparation Program. Bernadette's interest in the environment keeps her active within groups such as National Parks Association, bushwalking and bird watching groups. Relaxation includes photography and being out and about in the great outdoors.

Sr Kath Clune : Sydney
Kath Clune lives in Sydney and assists housebound people to live in their homes and regularly visits several nursing homes and hostels. A retired nurse, she works with the Good Shepherd Sisters' Aged Care Services assists with taking residents to doctors' appointments, shopping or social outings. She uses her home as a women's refuge and collects and distributes household items to asylum seekers.