About Temcare

Supporting Families. Strengthening Communities. Sharing Hope.

For more than 50 years, Temcare has been supporting families through practical care, meaningful relationships, and Christian community.

We work alongside single parents, families impacted by incarceration, carers, and children who are navigating challenging seasons of life.

While every family’s story is different, our belief remains the same:

Children thrive when the adults who care for them are supported, connected, and equipped to flourish.

Through practical assistance, personal development, community activities, camps and faith-based support, Temcare helps families move from isolation toward connection, confidence, belonging, and hope.

Our Legacy

Our People

Mission, Vision, and Core Values

Mission Statement

“Temcare is a Bible-based Christian agency committed to Jesus’ teachings with intent on reflecting His love to those in need.”

Vision

To see families restored, children nurtured, and communities strengthened through the power of love, faith and compassionate service.

Core Values

Faithfulness: Remaining steadfast to God’s Word and calling.
Integrity: Acting honestly, ethically and transparently.
Compassion: Serving with empathy, respect and humility.
Excellence: Pursuing best practice in care, compliance and governance.
Community: Building relationships that nurture and empower.

Temcare Family Journey

The Hourglass Journey

The Hourglass Model helps explain how families engage with Temcare throughout the year and how communities are strengthened through that journey.

Families often first connect with us through practical support such as:

– Children’s & Family Camps
– Back-to-School Support
– Workshops
– Community Events
– Partner Food Programs

These activities create safe places where trust can be built and relationships can grow.

As trust develops, families begin engaging more deeply with personal growth opportunities, supportive relationships, Christian community, and faith conversations.

Over time, many families become connected to local churches where they can continue to grow spiritually, build healthy support networks, and discover opportunities to serve others.

Temcare exists to help create those pathways.

The Umbrella Journey

The Umbrella Model explains why Temcare focuses on supporting parents and carers.

While many organisations focus primarily on children, Temcare recognises that the greatest influence in a child’s life is often the adult who cares for them.

When parents and carers are equipped with practical skills, healthy relationships, confidence, faith, and support networks, they are better positioned to provide stability, nurture, and opportunity for their children.

The stronger the umbrella, the greater the protection and opportunity beneath it.

By strengthening parents and carers, we help create environments where children can flourish.

More Than Practical Support

Temcare was founded on the belief that every person is created in the image of God and has inherent dignity, value, and purpose.

While practical support is important, our vision extends beyond meeting immediate needs.

We believe lasting transformation occurs when people experience genuine community, encounter the love of Christ, and find places where they belong.

Many of the families we support have little or no connection to a local church.

Through camps, workshops, volunteer relationships, family activities, and partnerships with Christian communities, we create opportunities for families to experience Christian community in safe and welcoming environments.

Our hope is that families move beyond receiving support and become connected to thriving local churches where they can continue their journey of faith, belonging, and service.

What Does Support Look Like?

Throughout the year, families may engage with:

Children’s & Family Camps
Back-to-School Support
Personal Development Workshops
Community Events and Activities
Parent Encouragement Groups
Referrals and Partner Services
Seasonal Assistance Programs

Each interaction contributes to a larger journey of connection, growth, faith, and belonging.

The Cost of Walking Alongside a Family

Supporting families requires more than a single event or service.

Temcare provides ongoing opportunities for connection, personal growth, practical support, community participation, and faith engagement throughout the year.

The examples below illustrate the approximate annual investment required in 26/27 to support a family through that journey.

Family Type | Annual Investment | Monthly Equivalent*

Small Family (1 Parent, 1 Child) | $1800 | $150/mo
Medium Family (1 Parent, 3 Children) | $3600 | $300/mo
Large Family (2 Parents, 5 Children) | $6000 | $500/mo

Figures include program delivery, events, workshops, volunteer support, administration, safeguarding, pastoral care, and community engagement activities.

Every contribution helps create opportunities for families to connect, grow, and thrive.

*Cost are estimates depending on available resources in each season.

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About Temcare

Mission, Vision, and Core Values

Mission Statement

Vision

Core Values

Temcare Family Journey

More Than Practical Support

What Does Support Look Like?

The Cost of Walking Alongside a Family

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About Temcare

Mission, Vision, and Core Values

Mission Statement

Vision

Core Values

Temcare Family Journey

More Than Practical Support

What Does Support Look Like?

The Cost of Walking Alongside a Family

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