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Vinnies calls on Government to increase rent assistance
The St Vincent de Paul Society says a new study of the Australian housing market highlights the need for an urgent increase in the rate of Commonwealth Rent Assistance for older renters, especially retirees.
Caritas Australia’s Lenten fundraiser moves with the times
Caritas Australia’s annual Lenten fundraiser has expanded in 2025 to give the community even more ways to unite against poverty through online fundraising pages and new activities.
Looking for a caravan? Vinnies Victoria launches online store
The St Vincent de Paul Society Victoria las launched a new online Vinnies store they’ve referred to as the “shop that never sleeps”. Source: The Guardian.
Caritas chief says scale of suffering in Sudan ‘unimaginable’
Caritas Australia’s partners in Sudan have raised alarms about disastrous levels of cholera and hunger, as the US Government declared the Sudanese Rapid Support Forces are committing genocide.
Caritas launches Vanuatu earthquake appeal
Caritas Australia has launched an appeal for Vanuatu following two earthquakes in 24 hours that killed at least 14 people and affected 116,000 people.
Caritas reflects on year of conflict and displacement
While the “past year has not reflected the best of humanity”, Caritas Australia says the generosity of the Australian community has “acted as a light amid that darkness”.
Cost-of-living crisis adds stress to Christmas season
More than two-thirds of Australians are worried that festive season expenses will put a strain on their finances and nearly three in five are concerned about being able to afford food and essentials, new St Vincent de Paul Society NSW research reveals.
You don’t need a reason to help people, say friends who launched food charity
Paula Lara and Louise Doyle are two of Sydney’s quiet achievers, enriching countless lives through their food charity efforts across the city’s inner and Eastern Suburbs. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Vinnies welcomes blueprint for not-for-profit sector
The St Vincent de Paul Society has welcomed the release of the Not-for-profit Sector Development Blueprint outlining strategies and challenges for the enhancement of Australia’s vital, community-focused organisations.