Members of Catholic Social Services Victoria (CSSV) are Catholic community service providers operating in Victoria, which have applied for membership and have been approved by the CSSV Council. Our members are committed to the Gospel values of working to serve the poor and vulnerable, and working toward a just and equitable society. Our members (Service Providers) are listed below. You can search by category in the drop down menu.
“Love and charity, are service, helping others, serving others. There are many people who spend their lives in this way, in the service of others. … When you forget yourself and think of others, this is love! And with the washing of the feet the Lord teaches us to be servants, and above all, servants as He was a servant to us, for every one of us.”
Pope Francis, Jubilee audience, 12 March 2016
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Aboriginal Education
Aboriginal Catholic Ministry
Aims to ensure Aboriginal and Torres Strait peoples have their rightful place in the Church and wider community and works for reconciliation in partnership with those who believe there can be an alternative to the present order.
- 434 St Georges Road, Thornbury VIC 3071
- (03) 9401 6380
- www.cam1.org.au/acmv
Human trafficking
ACRATH
ACRATH (Australian Catholic Religious Against Trafficking in Humans) is committed to working together towards the elimination of human trafficking in Australia, the Asia Pacific region, and globally.
- 54 Beaconsfield Parade, Albert Park, Victoria, 3206
- 03 9645 5986
- acrath.org.au/
Aged Care
Assisi Centre
Assisi Aged Care was founded over 20 years ago in the early 1990s when the leaders of Melbourne’s Italian community recognised a need to set up specialised aged care services to support Melbourne’s fast-growing elderly Italian population.
- 230 Rosanna Road, Rosanna VIC 3084
- (03) 9455 1199
- assisicentre.com.au/
Refugees & Asylum Seekers
Brigidine Asylum Seeker Project
BASP works for a humane, just and inclusive approach for people seeking asylum in Australia.
- 54 Beaconsfield Parade, Albert Park VIC 3206
- (03) 9696 2107
- basp.org.au/
Health
Cabrini Outreach
Cabrini Outreach is a community development organisation and member of an international family of services inspired by the spirit and vision of Mother Cabrini and the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
- 140 Westbourne Grove, Northcote Vic 3070
- 03 9508 7000
- www.cabrinioutreach.com.au/
Community Development & Support
Catholic Women’s League of Victoria & Wagga Wagga
The Catholic Women’s Social Guild – now known as the Catholic Women’s League of Victoria and Wagga Wagga Inc. – was founded in the Melbourne Archdiocese in 1916 by a group of young Catholic women whose aim was to bring about change in world affairs through prayer and action.
- PO Box 3192 Cotham Vic 3101
- www.cwlvicww.org.au/
Families support
CatholicCare Victoria
CatholicCare Victoria provides a broad range of child, family and youth services, family relationship services, school counselling and pastoral care services, social housing, homelessness services, employment and advocacy services across Victoria.
- 4-6 Peel Street Nth, Ballarat VIC 3350
- 03 5337 8999
- www.catholiccarevic.org.au
Families support
Corazon
Corazon is a ministry of the Daughters of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart. Inspired by the spirit of the founder, Jules Chevalier msc, Corazon provides psychology and counselling services.
- 9-11 Mortimer Street, Werribee VIC 3030
- (03) 9742 6505
- www.corazon.org.au/
Youth Training and Support
Don Bosco Youth Centre
The Don Bosco Youth Centre and Hostel, Brunswick provides full accommodation and meals for some 36 young men between the ages of 17 and 24, who are doing Apprenticeships or Studies.
- 715 Sydney Road, Brunswick VIC 3056
- (03) 9383 5333
- www.donbosco.org.au/
Youth Training and Support
Edmund Rice Camps Victoria
Edmund Rice Camps Victoria provide recreational camps and programs for children, adolescents and families, experiencing adversity, marginalisation and social isolation in the community.
- 7 Amberley Way, Lower Plenty VIC 3093
- (03) 8359 0145
- www.ercvic.com/
Housing & Homelessness
Edmund Rice Community Services Vic (ERCS Vic)
ERCS Vic provides free learning support and a range of social services contributing to the lives of young people experiencing disadvantage as a result of their refugee and migrant background. ERCS Vic also aims to build a connected community by providing opportunities for people that live, learn, work or recreate locally, to come together.
- 121-179 Greigs Road, Truganina VIC 3029
- 0447 379 023
- www.mtatkinsoncommunitycentre.org/
Family & Domestic Violence support
Good Samaritan Inn
Good Samaritan Inn is a specialist service providing crisis, short-term and transitional accommodation and support for women, children and young people who are experiencing family violence or homelessness.
Family & Domestic Violence support
Good Shepherd Australia New Zealand
Good Shepherd tackles the significant issues impacting women, girls and families. Support services for women, parents and families, and youth.
- Level 1, 485 La Trobe Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
- (03) 9495 9600
- goodshep.org.au/
Community Development & Support
Highways and Byways
Highways and Byways supports regional and remote communities throughout Australia through its Small Grants Program and longer term social and ecological initiatives. They develop local leadership and empower communities to respond to the cultural, ecological and social challenges.
- 90 Albion Road, Box Hill VIC 3128
- (03) 9087 6039
- hb.org.au/
Refugees & Asylum Seekers
House of Welcome – Ballarat
Assists asylum seekers and refugees in the community / detention with accessing accommodation, education, medical care, employment & immigration processes.
- 30 Waller Avenue, Ballarat VIC 3350
- 0401 175 045
- www.facebook.com/p/House-of-Welcome-Ballarat-100075667699317/
Housing & Homelessness
Jesuit Social Services
A social change organisation working to build a just society where all people can live to their full potential.
- 326 Church Street, Richmond VIC 3121
- (03) 9421 7600
- jss.org.au/
Community Development & Support
JoCare
JoCare is a free service supported by St Joseph’s parish in Malvern and aims to encourage friendship and support within neighbourhoods in the local area.
- 27 Stanhope Street, Malvern VIC 3144
- (03) 8508 7207
- jocare.org.au/
Community Development & Support
John Pierce Centre
John Pierce Centre in Prahran, Victoria, aims to empower the Catholic Deaf community to live life to the full.
- 25-35 High Street, Prahran VIC 3181
- (03) 9525 1158
- www.jpc.org.au/
Counselling
Joseph’s Corner
Joseph’s Corner is a non-profit support service to families living with alcohol and drug addition.
- 3 Birmingham Street, Yarraville VIC 3013
- (03) 9315 2680
- www.josephscorner.org.au/
Community Development & Support
Keysborough Learning Centre
Under the auspice of the Resurrection Catholic Church Keysborough, Keysborough Learning Centre provides a broad range of education programs and community support programs.
- Resurrection Catholic Church, 402 Corrigan Road, Keysborough VIC 3173
- (03) 9798 7005
- www.klckeys.com.au/
Refugees & Asylum Seekers
LinCoN (Links and Consolidation Network)
LinCoN (Links and Consolidation Network) is a Human Rights Organisation that links with secular and church organisations in Pakistan and internationally, who assist Christians imprisoned, or who have fled their homes, due to blasphemy allegations.
- 256 Queens Parade, Fitzroy, VIC 3068
- 0439401878
Families support
MacKillop Family Services
MacKillop believes every child deserves the best. And the best place for children is in a safe and supportive family, where they are nurtured to develop to their full potential.
- 237 Cecil Street, South Melbourne VIC 3205
- (03) 9699 9177
- www.mackillop.org.au/
Health
Mary Aikenhead Ministries
Mary Aikenhead Ministries responds to the current and emerging needs of the poor in the spirit of Mary Aikenhead. In particular through health, education and welfare.
- Suite 201, Level 2, 55 Grafton Street, Bondi Junction NSW 2022
- (02) 9291 9400
- maryaikenheadministries.com.au/
Aged Care
Nazareth House – Sisters of Nazareth
The Sisters of Nazareth aim to share the love of God through its ministries of care and education and their openness to respond to the needs of the times.
- 16 Cornell St, Camberwell VIC 3124
- (03) 9830 5022
- www.sistersofnazareth.com/
Community Development & Support
Olympic Village Exodus Community
Olympic Village Exodus Community (Exodus) is a grassroots community organisation, established in 1998 with the purpose of working together as a community within the parish of St Pius X, Heidelberg West. Advocating on behalf of those experiencing powerlessness, injustice and institutional abuse. Providing opportunities for education and volunteering amongst the marginalised and powerless.
- 273 Liberty Parade, Heidelberg West, 3081
- (03) 9457 7593
- www.exoduscommunity.org/
Aged Care
Order of Malta Hospice Home Care (Vic)
The mission of the Order and its auxiliary organisations is to alleviate the suffering of the poor and sick, without judgment, distinction of religion, race or political persuasion.
- PO Box 79, Caringbah NSW 1495
- (02) 9331 8477
- www.orderofmalta.org.au/
Families support
Pregnancy Assistance Frankston
Pregnancy Assistance Frankston provides free and confidential emotional and material support for any woman who finds herself in a crisis pregnancy or suffering grief after miscarriage or abortion.
- 14 Young Street, Frankston VIC 3199
- (03) 9770 6226
- www.pregnancyassistancefrankston.org.au/
Community Development & Support
Rosies Oblate Youth Mission
Each Wednesday and Friday night a team of up to a dozen 18-30 year old volunteers operate a tea and coffee van offering support, friendship and hospitality through the simple gesture of a free hot or cold drink.
- 3 Kernot Avenue, Mulgrave VIC 3170
- (03) 9795 5077
- rosiesvic.oblates.com.au/
Housing & Homelessness
Sacred Heart Mission St Kilda
Every day of the year, Sacred Heart Mission assists hundreds of people who are experiencing homelessness or disadvantage to find shelter, food, care and support.
- 87 Grey Street, St Kilda VIC 3182
- (03) 9537 1166
- www.sacredheartmission.org/
Community Development & Support
Saltbush Balnarring Beach
Saltbush Balnarring Beach provides restorative breaks, respite and nature-based experiences for those who need it most.
- 122 Balnarring Beach Road, Balnarring Vic 3926
- (03) 5983 1819
- saltbushbalnarringbeach.org.au
Disability Services
St John of God ACCORD
Provides compassionate support and solutions to help clients with intellectual disability and their families build the life they deserve. Its holistic approach covers physical, emotional, social and spiritual wellbeing.
- 108-130 Diamond Creek Road, St Helena VIC 3088
- 1300 002 226
- www.accorddisability.org.au/
Aged Care
St Joseph’s Home for the Aged – Little Sisters of the Poor
St Joseph’s Home for the Aged, administered by the Little Sisters of the Poor provide residential care for elderly people striving to meet their physical needs, to make them happy and comfortable, and to minister to them spiritually.
- 112b St George’s Road, Northcote VIC 3070
- (03) 9489 8444
- www.littlesistersofthepoor.org.au/
Youth Training and Support
St Joseph’s School
St Joseph’s School is an initiative of Edmund Rice Education Australia. Its Youth+ services include 20 Flexible Learning Centres located Australia-wide, which offer full-time and multi-year secondary education and social inclusion programs for young people who are disengaged/disenfranchised from mainstream education.
- 385 Queensberry Street, North Melbourne VIC 3051
- (03) 9269 6900
- www.ereafsn.edu.au/
Housing & Homelessness
St Mary’s House of Welcome
In the spirit of the founding Daughters of Charity, St Mary’s House of Welcome provides support, solutions and hope for hundreds of chronically homeless and disadvantaged people in Melbourne.
- 165-169 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy VIC 3065
- (03) 9417 6497
- www.smhow.org.au/
Housing & Homelessness
St Vincent de Paul Society
The St Vincent de Paul Society in Australia has more than 60,000 members and volunteers, who work hard to assist people in need and combat social injustice across Australia.
- 43 Prospect Street, Box Hill VIC
- 1800 896 050
- www.vinnies.org.au/page/Contacts/VIC/
Community Development & Support
Vietnamese Catholic Family Mutual Assistance Network
ViCaFaMAN is a non-political and not-for-profit organisation in Victoria, which aims to encourage the members to support each other to achieve a peaceful and happy life in this second homeland and serve the community, in particular to the sick and elderly members at home, hospital and nursing home.
- PO Box 9, Richmond VIC 3121
- www.facebook.com/groups/692583014762362/
Disability Services
VincentCare Victoria
VincentCare Victoria supports people experiencing homelessness, advocacy and support for women and children escaping family violence and employment for people with disability.
- 43 Prospect Street, Box Hill VIC 3128
- (03) 9611 9200
- www.vincentcare.org.au/
Aged Care
VMCH
VMCH is a Catholic not-for-profit organisation, providing services to over 9,000 people across Victoria in areas of early learning and therapy, specialist education, disability services, affordable homes, residential aged care and retirement living.
- 486 Albert Street, East Melbourne VIC 3002
- 1800 036 377
- vmch.com.au/
Community Development & Support
Wellsprings for Women
Wellsprings for Women offers services, supports and programs for women to improve education, employment, health and wellbeing and to live life safely and free from violence.
- 79 Langhorne Street, Dandenong VIC 3175
- (03) 9701 3740
- www.wellspringsforwomen.com/
Community Development & Support
Xavier Social Justice Network
The Xavier Social Justice Network (XSJN) seeks to engage the Xavier College Community – Old Xaverians, current and past parents and families – in work with social service agencies to raise awareness for and progress issues of social justice.
- 135 Barkers Road, Kew VIC 3101
- 03 9815 4891
- xavier.vic.edu.au/our-people/our-xavier-social-justice-network
Member News
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.
Soiree raises funds for Brigidine Asylum Seeker Project
Cabrini Choir in collaboration with St Joseph’s Music Ministry held a Soiree in Cabrini Chapel Malvern, raising an incredible $2400 to support the wonderful outreach work of the Brigidine Asylum Seeker Project who assist those seeking asylum in our community.
Honouring the Journey – Family Care Sisters farewelling Kewn Kreestha
A Mass of Thanksgiving and celebratory afternoon tea were held at Sacred Heart Church, Croydon on Saturday 19 August 2023 to honour the journey of the Family Care Sisters at Kewn Kreestha, Croydon.
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