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Welcome to the New CSSV Council

We are pleased to announce the names of those who have recently been appointed to the CSSV Council.

Indigenous Voice to Parliament: Moments for healing this country

Catholic Social Services Victoria & Catholic Social Services Australia invite you to join them in a Webinar Series on the Indigenous Voice to Parliament: Moments for healing this country.

Catholic social services gather in spirit of thanksgiving for Commissioning Mass and AGM

A dynamic and broad ranging group representing most of CSSV's members and other friends and supporters gathered on Friday 21 April for the annual Commissioning Mass for Catholic social services and and the annual general meeting.

Walk for Justice for Refugees: Walking in Solidarity on Palm Sunday

On Sunday 2nd April, hundreds of people gathered on the steps of the State Library of Victoria for the 2023 Walk for Justice for Refugees. Held on Palm Sunday, people walked in solidarity with people seeking asylum in Australia, coming together from a wide range of communities, organisations and faith backgrounds to show their support.

CSSV hosts book launch event: An Indigenous Voice To Parliament

A packed Cathedral room in the Cardinal Knox Centre listened to the academic lawyer and Jesuit priest speak candidly about his hope for the debate around the important vote on Australia’s constitution later this year.

Charity Sector Town Hall Meeting: Community Building

Community building was the focus of a ‘Charity Sector Town Hall Meeting' attended by Catholic Social Services Victoria on Tuesday 13 December. This was one of three online forums hosted by the Hon Dr Andrew Leigh, Assistant Minister for Competition, Charities and Treasury following similar forums held in-person in each of the capital cities around Australia.

Action for those impacted by domestic violence

CSSV was pleased to join events held during the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence including the Walk Against Family Violence and Holding the Light, an ecumenical service of lament.

Farewell to CSSV and thanks for the memories

Gordon Preece reflects on some hightlights of working at CSSV.

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.

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.