As the peak advocacy body for Catholic Social Services Victoria, we share news and upcoming events from us, along with our 40+ members. You can access the full list of latest news and events below.
Latest news

Celebrating our common mission at the CSSV Christmas gathering
The CSSV community gathered for an end-of-year Christmas event on Friday 6 December 2024, offering an opportunity to come together and to reflect on and celebrate the year that has been.

Remembering the victims and survivors of family and domestic violence
Alison Robinson. Nerol Doble. Bonnie-Lee Anderson. Keira Marshall. Alana Martin. These are just some of the known women killed in 2024 due to family and domestic-related violence. They were part of a list of known victims, and unnamed victims, from across Australia, who were remembered at the recent Holding the Light ecumenical service at Wesley Church in Melbourne’s CBD.

Supporting young people in care to be their best – MacKillop residential care staff recognised in Victorian Awards
MacKillop Family Services staff were commended for going above and beyond to support vulnerable children, young people and families at Resi ROCKS, an annual event that brings together residential care workers from across Victoria.
Upcoming events

Mission Inspired Leadership Program 2025
Now in its 10th year, Mission Inspired Leadership is a Professional Development Program that offers an opportunity for leaders, board members and expert practitioners in Catholic social services to gain conceptual tools and approaches for success in leading values-driven organisations and to be invigorated in their work as we collectively seek to enact the gospel within social service settings.
Past events

HOLDING THE LIGHT
Now in its ninth year, the service is invitational and held in a spirit of welcome. While it is held within the Christian tradition, it is open to anyone who might wish to join together and take part in a ritual and is a time for anyone to engage in a period of quiet, lament, and prayer/reflection on the tragic results of violence and in hope for a better future for our communities.

Let’s build respectful Communities Launch
Join us for this online event to launch new resources about family and domestic violence prevention for use in parishes and beyond.

Join CSSV at NAIDOC Week March 2024
Walk with CSSV in the 2024 NAIDOC Week March

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