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.
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.
In a spirit of joy and gratitude, more than 100 guests attended the 2022 Catholic Social Services Victoria dinner on Friday, 11 November.
CSSV is seeking an Engagement and Projects Lead - a key role within an organisation that is agile, responsive and dedicated to working for positive change.
Sunday 18 September 2022 marks Social Justice Sunday within the Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne. This is an opportunity to give thanks and pray for all who stand with and support those who are disadvantaged and vulnerable in our communities.
The online Reconciliation Conversation hosted by CSSV on Friday 5 August elicited much thought and discussion about the progress of reconciliation in Australia, with special guests Fr Frank Brennan and Vicki Clark providing powerful insights.
To maintain integrity in a highly changeable environment, Catholic social services leaders, board members and expert practitioners need to maintain a strong sense of confidence to best engage in the creative diversity of our sector, so as to meet the challenges of keeping to core purpose while staying principled.
Parish communities in the Gippsland region continue to equip themselves with knowledge, tools and a deeper understanding in how to respond to family and domestic violence as part of a pilot program being coordinated by Catholic Social Services Victoria and the Catholic Diocese of Sale. A series of ‘Shining A Light’ workshops have been running across the diocese since March 2022, with 20 people attending the most recent worksop at St Joseph's in Warragul.
April 2022 - the final report produced by the Australian Catholic University (ACU) in partnership with Catholic Social Services Victoria and St Mary’s House of Welcome outlining COVID-19’s ongoing impact of jobs, insecurity and social services in Victoria has been launched at an event held at ACU Christ Theatre on the 6th of April.
Each month we compile a list of job opportunities, board vacancies and volunteering opportunities within our network of members. We encourage you to visit this page and spread the word among your networks. We hope this ‘Jobs Board’ will become a valuable resource among our readers.