CSSV Reconciliation Working Group
Last year, in efforts to engage with the Voice Referendum, CSSV found strong relationships with a variety of organisations committed to reconciliation. This year, CSSV has established a Reconciliation Working Group.
Social Services Sunday – 15 September 2024
Social Services Sunday is observed in the Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne on the third Sunday of September. In 2024, this falls on Sunday 15 September. On this day we give thanks to the dedicated work that the thousands of staff and volunteers of Catholic social services do to serve the poor, disadvantaged and marginalised in our communities.
What do we know about those who perpetrate domestic and family violence? CSSV and member organisations appear at Parliamentary Inquiry
The Victorian Legislative Assembly Legal and Social Issues Committee announced an Inquiry into data on perpetrators of Family Violence aims to address the gaps in capturing data on family violence perpetrators in Victoria. CSSV and member organisations were invited to address the Inquiry Committee.
Social Justice Sunday – 25 August 2024 ‘Truth and Peace’
In their 2024-25 Social Justice Statement, 'Truth and Peace: A Gospel Word in a Violent World', the bishops call for peace in the midst of a rise in violence, armed conflict and suffering around the world.
CSSV Committee Feature Series: Governance and Finance Committee
The Governance and Finance Committee plays a crucial role in ensuring the effective management and oversight of of CSSV's operations, finances and governance.
CSSV Committee Feature Series: Domestic Violence Working Group
Prevention of family and domestic violence continues to be a key strategic priority for Catholic Social Services Victoria and our Domestic Violence Working Group plays a central role in progressing work in this area.
Mission Inspired Leadership Program encourages participants to keep mission at the forefront
Now in it's ninth year, the CSSV Mission Inspired Leadership Program 2024 has been an opportunity for leaders across our sector to be encouraged and invigorated in their work as we collectively seek to enact the gospel within social service settings.
Farewell and thank you to Fr Joe Caddy
With the recent announcement by Pope Francis that Fr Joe Caddy AM has been appointed as Bishop of Far North Queensland, CSSV would like to take this opportunity to congratulate and thank Fr Joe for his years of faithful service and guidance.
CSSV Committee Feature Series: Policy, Advocacy and Research
With a mandate to advise on policy and research priorities and to oversee and contribute to advocacy activities, the Policy, Advocacy and Research Committee – initially formed as the Catholic Policy Network in 2006 – has offered guidance and direction to CSSV for almost 20 years.