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Spirit of joy at annual Catholic social services dinner

In a spirit of joy and gratitude, more than 100 guests attended the 2022 Catholic Social Services Victoria dinner on Friday, 11 November.

Engagement and Projects Lead, Catholic Social Services (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.

A Christmas Treat So Others Can Eat!

St Mary House of Welcome is thrilled to be partnering with cookie maker, Sweet Caroline, to bring stunningly delicious gingerbread houses and vanilla cookies to our supporter community this festive season.

Social Services Sunday 2022

Sunday 18 September 2022 marks Social Justice Sunday within the Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne. This is an opportunity to give thanks and pray for all who stand with and support those who are disadvantaged and vulnerable in our communities.

Wellsprings for Women Wins the Victorian Training Award for Community Training Provider of the Year

Congratulations to Wellsprings for Women on winning the Victorian Training Award for Community Training Provider of the Year on Saturday 10 September. Winners of the 2022 Victorian Training Awards were announced in a live gala, celebrating the Vocational Education and Training sector's ongoing commitment, resilience and innovation.

Bishops lament family, domestic violence in annual justice statement

This year's Australian Catholic Bishops Conference Social Justice Statement was released in August and addresses the scourge of domestic and family violence in society.

Reconciliation Conversation

The online Reconciliation Conversation hosted by CSSV on Friday 5 August elicited much thought and discussion about the progress of reconciliation in Australia, with special guests Fr Frank Brennan and Vicki Clark providing powerful insights.

Having the conversation on family and domestic violence

Parish communities from across the Diocese of Sale have been participating in a pilot program since March 2022, enabling key parish community participants to be better informed and equipped to respond to domestic and family violence. The latest was held in Berwick on 19 July with 15 participants.

Mission Inspired Leadership

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.

Multifaith Advisory Group (MAG) Dinner – ‘Connecting with Country, Reconnecting with Ourselves’

CSSV is a member group of MAG, part of the Victorian Multicultural Commission. It recently held a wonderful dinner in preparation for NAIDOC Week entitled ‘Connecting with Country, Reconnecting with Ourselves’ on July 13, 2022 at Melbourne Town Hall. CSSV Senior Policy Advisor Gordon Preece filled in for Executive Director Josh Lourensz. Bishop Philip Huggins as MC set the scene sharing a series of questions and observations.