Catholic Social Services Australia has launched its strategic plan Towards 75: Building for the Common Good, marking a significant milestone as the organisation approaches its 75th anniversary.
This new five-year strategy renews CSSA’s commitment to Catholic Social Teaching and the Gospel call to care for “the least of these”, setting a clear path to address pressing social challenges over the next five years.
Inspired by Pope Leo XIV’s recent Magnifica Humanitas encyclical and his powerful call to “get our hands dirty on the construction site of our time”, CSSA said it “embraces the challenge of practical, courageous action to build a society that truly serves the common good”.
“As we approach 75 years of service, our new strategic plan reflects both our rich history and our unwavering commitment to justice and human dignity,” CSSA chair Peter Monaghan said.
“We are called to build a society where every person is valued, heard, and supported. This plan is a call to action to stand with those experiencing vulnerability and to work collaboratively for the common good.”
The strategy focuses on four key priority areas where CSSA will concentrate its advocacy, support, and partnership efforts:
- Closing the gap: Supporting better outcomes and self-determination for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
- Housing and homelessness: Advocating for safe, secure, and affordable homes for those most in need.
- Family support and domestic violence: Strengthening support for families facing hardship and violence.
- Disability and dignity: Championing the rights, inclusion, and dignity of people with XXXXXX
CSSA’s chief executive Jerry Nockles said the plan “is more than a document”.
“[The strategic plan] is a living commitment to listen deeply to the stories of those we serve, to understand their struggles, and to amplify their voices in public life,” Dr Nockles said.
“Grounded in Catholic Social Teaching, we seek to foster a society where love, dignity, and solidarity are the foundation of every community.”
Read CSSA’s strategic plan 2026-2031.
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