To maintain integrity in a highly changeable environment, Catholic social services leaders, board members and expert practitioners need to maintain a strong sense of confidence to best engage in the creative diversity of our sector, so as to meet the challenges of keeping to core purpose while staying principled.
Find out about the privilege of volunteering with JoCare - overcoming isolation and loneliness.
Read more about the Commissioning Mass for Catholic social services and the 2022 CSSV AGM held in late April.
CSSV's response to the 2022/23 Victorian Budget recognises the funding for important social service provision and outlines what else is needed to ensure all Victorians can flourish.
The Commissioning Mass for Catholic social services in Victoria was held at the John Pierce Centre on 27 April. Bishop Martin Ashe celebrated the Mass with Father Wayne Edwards, assisted by Deacon Mark Kelly. The homily he shared on the day was a commissioning for staff and volunteers of Catholic social services throughout Victoria.
CSSV is please to be amongst 64 peak bodies and community organisations that have signed a joint letter, sent by the Australian Council of Social Service on 27 April, to all parties and candidates to lift income support payments so everyone can cover the basics and invest in 25,000 social housing units each year.
ACAN has 47 Catholic entities of all shapes and sizes participating as voluntary and mandatory reporting entities or to advance anti-slavery efforts in other ways.
VMHC provides a Carer Support program that delivers a wide range of support services, so carers can take a break and enjoy some time for themselves.