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Celebrating past, present and future at the 2026 Annual Dinner

CSSV celebrated two significant milestones at the 2026 Annual Dinner, which drew together 200 friends and colleagues.

Project and Engagement Coordinator – Faith Communities Focusing on Prevention Project

Ballarat position now available: Project Engagement Coordinator, Faith Communities Focusing on Prevention Project

Reconciliation Week 2026: Reflections, Resources & Actions

In National Reconciliation Week 2026, how can we be 'All In'?

National Walk for Truth: a journey towards healing

Hundreds gathered on Sunday 19 April on the steps of Victoria’s Parliament House to embark on the National Walk for Truth, led by Gunditjmara man and former Yoorrook Justice Commissioner Travis Lovett.

‘To Remember is an Act of Love’

Each year, 16 days are set aside for a global campaign to take action against gender-based violence (25 November to 10 December). Many events and activities take place all around the world. As a way for the Christian community in Melbourne to engage meaningfully with this campaign, Holding the Light is held annually.

“Truth be Told” – Responding to Yoorrook as a Catholic Community

With the Victorian Statewide Treaty recently being signed, CSSV in partnership with the Australian Catholic University (ACU) recently held an event to better understand the Yoorrook Justice Commission and its connection to the Treaty process.  

The morality of paying Nauru to take failed refugees

Sr Brigid Arthur CSB AO follows Fr Frank Brennan and CSSV's critiques of recent Home Affairs Legislation amendments from a Christian background.

Encounter and connect

In the spirit of connection and support, a few weeks ago, the Archbishop, Fr John Petrulis and CSSV Executive Director, Josh Lourensz jumped in the car to visit three different Catholic organisations and some of their centres of service and care on the west side of Melbourne. Connection and solidarity was the brief for these visits – a demonstration of pastoral care and concern in understanding better their hopes and challenges.

Social Services Sunday: Anchors of Hope

On Sunday, 21st September, the Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne marks Social Services Sunday - a day to give thanks for the dedicated work of the thousands of staff and volunteers who stand with and serve the poor, disadvantaged and marginalised, and to reflect on how we might partner with Catholic agencies to be more involved in Gospel-inspired works of charity and justice in our own communities.

Emerging Young Leaders Network explores the ethics of AI

On Thursday 21 August, the Emerging Young Leaders Network gathered for it's first event of the year - a breakfast discussion looking at the use of artificial intelligence (AI) within the not-for-profit sector, with particular focus on exploring the ethical concerns of using these technologies.