CLAYTON
The first home of the Clayton community was part of a project of Fr Julian Cavarzan SDB and the Italian community at Clayton. They built the Dominic Savio Early Learning Centre including the convent in 1977 and invited the Salesian Sisters to take charge of it. In 1985 a new convent was built next door by the Sisters. In 2016 the community members have the following ministries: work at the Early Learning Centre, care of elderly Sisters and taking Communion to the house-bound
St Dominic Early Learning Centre
The Centre is named after St Dominic Savio, a student of St John Bosco, founder of the Salesian family. Dominic died as a young boy at the age of 14. Despite his young age, he was heroic in his virtues and had an extraordinary love for God. His feast day is on May 6.
St Dominic Savio Early Learning Centre offers day care to children from18 months to 5 years of age. Many children come from migrant families who usually have to struggle to adapt to the new culture. The Centre is rich in cultural diversity as both staff and children come from many different countries
Care of Elderly Sisters
Elderly Sisters are an important part of the community. Their serene, prayerful presence helps create the family spirit. Their needs are met by the Sisters and other care-givers