Combatting the poverty of loneliness with unexpected laughter and grace
Jun 9th, 2022
Find out about the privilege of volunteering with JoCare - overcoming isolation and loneliness.
You are sent forth: commissioning Catholic social services
May 12th, 2022
Read more about the Commissioning Mass for Catholic social services and the 2022 CSSV AGM held in late April.
From Patients First to Persons and Community First: CSSV’s Response to the 2022/23 Victorian Budget
May 6th, 2022
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.
2022 Commissioning for Catholic social services in Victoria
Apr 29th, 2022
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.
Over 60 peak bodies and community organisations call for adequate income support and investment in social housing: the two policy levers to tackle poverty and inequality
Apr 29th, 2022
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.
Eulogy for Fr Kevin Mogg AM PE
Mar 7th, 2022
Australian Catholic Anti-Slavery Network (ACAN): end of year wrap
Dec 9th, 2021
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.
Celebrate our dedicated carers, National Carers Week (October 10–16)
Oct 13th, 2021
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.
St Mary’s House of Welcome adjusts to COVID-normal
Jun 22nd, 2021
As we move deeper into Winter and Victoria tries to adjust to a ‘more normal’ COVID-safe existence, St Mary’s House of Welcome in Fitzroy is taking a stepwise approach to easing back to its mission work as an engagement hub.