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Vinnies urges government to use 2026 budget to tackle poverty
The St Vincent de Paul Society is calling on the Albanese Government to make the 2026-27 Budget a turning point for the millions of people in Australia, including 950,000 children, who are living below the poverty line.
Celebrating 60 years of support for persecuted Christians
From a kitchen table volunteer effort to a well-loved charity raising $7 million each year, Aid to the Church in Need Australia and New Zealand is celebrating 60 years of support for persecuted and suffering Christians.
Caritas scales up operations across Gaza
As a fragile ceasefire in Gaza enters its second month, Caritas Australia and partners remain committed to delivering life-saving assistance to communities devastated by years of conflict.
Christmas cards that will change people’s lives
Three Catholic charities are encouraging people to share God’s love this Advent by sending Christmas cards that provide help to those in need around the world. Source: Melbourne Catholic.
Dumping useless donations costing Vinnies millions every year
Canberra’s biggest charities dumped almost 600 tonnes of waste last financial year, with the declining quality of donations a key factor in goods ending up as landfill. Source: ABC News.
Caritas joins call to end atrocities in Sudan
Caritas Australia has joined Caritas Internationalis and the global aid organisation ACT Alliance in sounding the alarm over the escalating humanitarian catastrophe in Sudan, where violence and hunger are devastating communities.
‘Daughter of Oceania’ appointed Caritas Internationalis VP
The chief executive of Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand, Mena Antonio, has been appointed vice president of the world’s second-largest humanitarian organisation. Source: CathNews NZ.
Diocesan directors praised as ‘the eyes and ears’ of Caritas Australia
Caritas Australia’s diocesan directors met in Sydney last week for their annual gathering, a three-day event focused on strengthening local partnerships, discussing humanitarian action and preparing for Project Compassion 2026.
Caritas launches urgent appeal for typhoon victims
Caritas Australia has launched an urgent appeal to support communities in the Philippines and Vietnam following a series of catastrophic weather events and natural disasters.Â