Local NGO CareSouth is delighted to have been chosen as the latest recipient of a complete house renovation for Channel 7’s House Rules show.

Last year, the show featured a Barnardos house for foster carers. This year, it was CareSouth’s turn with a residential care home for young people in Worrigee in the Shoalhaven getting a makeover. The Shoalhaven featured show screened from Tuesday 7th July, 2015, at 7.30pm, and concluded on Tuesday 14th July with the big reveal.

CareSouth supports vulnerable children and their families across Southern and Western NSW through a range of programs including Foster Care, Residential Out-of-Home Care, Aunties & Uncles, Brighter Futures, Family Connections, Disability Support and Family Choices. Our vision is to create a positive future for children, young people, individuals, families and communities, providing opportunities in which people can enhance their quality of life.
CareSouth Wahroonga team leader Mary Warren said the residential care home, which provides long-term care for young people aged between 12 and 18 who can no longer live at home, underwent a total makeover.

“We don’t have much funding so it was just a basic house. The kids don’t ask to be in this situation, so it was nice to get something for them as well as making it a nice place for the staff who work there.”

Wahroonga was one of many properties put forward for the show and, after an inspection, it was announced as one of the makeover homes. Network 7’s House Rules host, Johanna Griggs said, “This renovation is an opportunity for our teams to give something back to people who’ll really appreciate their dedication and talent.”

“CareSouth put their heart and souls into these kids; and this is a chance to say thanks for all the wonderful work they do. The teams are giving 100 percent during this renovation as they realise the results will mean the world to the kids who live there now and the ones who will pass through there in the future,” Ms Griggs said.

Ms Warren said, “We are so grateful we were chosen. The change in behaviour of our young people since the work has been dramatic. It was a house, now it’s a home.”

Thank you teams and thank you House Rules from everyone at CareSouth.

There are children and young people in your community who could really benefit from your support today. There are many ways you can get involved. Call us on 1300 554 260 for an obligation-free chat with our friendly team. Or you can make a donation via our website at www.caresouth.org.au