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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Catholic Social Services Australia and Catholic Social Services Victoria warmly invite media members to attend the upcoming national Catholic Social Services Conference, a key event scheduled for February 21-23 at the Catholic Leadership Centre in Melbourne.
CSSV remains committed to building a better future for our First Nations people. We believe that a better future for all Australians is contingent on this work being done. CSSV recognises that negotiating a successful Treaty in Victoria is one element in a much broader reckoning and process, and so we remain committed to this alongside Truth Telling and a Voice to Parliament as positive ways forward.
‘It is in the interest of our health and our future to ensure that everyone’s wellbeing is safeguarded,’ according to Catholic Bishop of Parramatta, Vincent Long OFM Conv. ‘It is also in the interest of a better society and a better world that the human and social infrastructure of the “care economy” be prioritised more than profit and success.’ Bishop Long has expressed these words in the lead up to the 2024 national Catholic Social Services Conference in Melbourne.
Catholic Social Services Australia and Catholic Social Services Victoria are delighted to announce the upcoming national conference, a key event scheduled to take place from 21-23 February in Melbourne. Under the theme “Commons, Commonality, Common Good,” this event aims to bring together social services experts, inspire conversations, unity, and positive action for the common good.
CSSV acknowledges that the Victorian and Australian voting population has confirmed its decision not to enshrine an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island Voice to Parliament in the Constitution. CSSV also acknowledges the need to continue to relentlessly pursue reconciliation.