CSSV supports a national truth-telling process and encourages the Catholic community to be involved in the National Walk for Truth
CSSV supports National Walk for Truth
Catholic agency leaders discuss core areas of need in an election year
Ahead of the Victorian state election in November, Catholic Social Services Victoria invited leaders from across its membership, alongside colleagues from Catholic education and health, to discuss core areas of need in our community.
Together for Treaty
Catholic Social Services Victoria (CSSV) welcomes the introduction and progression of Treaty legislation in the Victorian Parliament.
Home Affairs Legislation Amendment Bill Further Erodes Rights and Dignity of People Living in our Communities
Passed by the Parliament this Thursday 4th September, the Home Affairs Legislation Amendment (2025 Measures No. 1) Bill 2025 is a deeply troubling piece of legislation that can be used to undermine core principles of justice and human dignity.
Migration Amendment Bills a concern for justice and human dignity
CSSV, along with a number of our member organisations and our colleagues at the Catholic Alliance for People Seeking Asylum (CAPSA) and the Refugee Council are deeply concerned about the implications of the Migration Amendment Bills passed recently by the Senate.
Youth justice backflip won’t protect kids or communities
The Victorian Government’s reversal of its commitment to raise the age of criminal responsibility to 14 by 2027 is a deeply troubling culmination of harmful rhetoric and disregard for evidence.
National conference wraps up with emphasis on collaboration and social justice
Catholic Social Services recently concluded its National Conference on February 23, after three days of insightful dialogue. A standout event was the MacKillop Oration, delivered by Claire Victory at the conference dinner. Her speech emphasised the importance of collaboration and inclusion in striving for social justice within today’s societal framework.
Working for the common good in the age of individualism
At the National Catholic Social Services Conference, Bishop Vincent Long Van Nguyen OFM Conv, Bishop of Parramatta, recognised for his deep commitment to social justice, delivered a keynote emphasising unity, human dignity, and service.
Collaborative strengths among major church holders
More than 200 participants from various social, health, education, parish, and Church ministries are registered to attend this week’s national Catholic social services conference – Commons Commonality Common Good – in Melbourne, from 21-23 February.
Imagining our place within a broader mission
With only two weeks to go until the start of the national Catholic social services conference – Commons Commonality Common Good – representatives from the vast array of ministries within the Catholic church and all people of goodwill are encouraged to attend.