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Recognising the work of outgoing Premier, Daniel Andrews

On the Feast Day of St Vincent de Paul we remember 'there is not charity without justice' and we acknowledge the legacy of Premier Daniel Andrews.

As referendum approaches, webinar encourages ‘One Journey, Together’

With less than a month to go before Australians vote in a national referendum to decide whether to enshrine a First Nations Voice in the constitution, people on both sides of the debate are being encouraged to engage in respectful and informed dialogue. At a recent online webinar hosted by the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island Council (NATSICC) and featuring speakers from a number of leading Catholic organisations, participants were also called to make their decision in light of the principles of Catholic Social Teaching.

2023 Annual Dinner focuses on housing and homelessness

Housing and homelessness were key topics of conversation at this year’s Catholic social services annual dinner held at 53 South Wharf Promenade, by the banks of the Yarra River in Melbourne.

Social Justice Sunday – 27 August 2023

This Social Justice Sunday (27 August 2023) we encourage you to reflect on the place of First Nations Peoples, new ways we can engage and walk together, and the importance of the upcoming referendum and the outcomes that will lead to better consultation, improved policies and services, and stronger communities.

Honouring the Journey – Family Care Sisters farewelling Kewn Kreestha

A Mass of Thanksgiving and celebratory afternoon tea were held at Sacred Heart Church, Croydon on Saturday 19 August 2023 to honour the journey of the Family Care Sisters at Kewn Kreestha, Croydon.

Mission Inspired Leadership Program 2024

Offered again in 2024, Catholic Social Services Victoria has designed a four-part learning experience to equip seasoned and emerging leaders as well as expert practitioners with the conceptual tools and approaches they need to deliver social impact and thrive sustainably for the common good.

Upcoming referendum aims to unite not separate Australia

The voices of three Aboriginal and Torres Strait elders were recently heard in an online panel discussion aimed to help foster discussion and deeper understanding about the upcoming referendum. Hosted by Catholic Social Services Victoria and Catholic Social Services Australia, the three-part series, Indigenous Voice to Parliament: Moments for healing this country, provided an opportunity for hundreds of participants to hear from a variety of speakers as they unpacked the implications for voting yes or no in the upcoming referendum.

Applying Catholic Social Teaching to the Voice Referendum and Reconciliation: Insights from Fr Frank Brennan SJ

Recognising the need to engage in thoughtful an well-informed discussions on the Voice to Parliament referendum, Catholic Social Services Victoria (CSSV) and Catholic Social Service Australia (CSSA) recently hosted a webinar with Fr Frank Brennan SJ, a prominent lawyer, human rights activist, and long-time advocate for the rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Engagement and Projects Lead, Catholic Social Services Victoria (0.9 EFT – negotiable)

CSSV is seeking an Engagement and Projects Lead - a key role within an organisation that is agile, responsive and dedicated to working for positive change.

Opportunities for fundraising through new Victorian container deposit scheme

Members of Catholic Social Services Victoria may be interested to explore opportunities for fundraising that will be available with the new Victorian container deposit scheme (CDS Vic) that has been announced by the Victorian Government and will be introduced in November 2023.