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Caritas launches appeal after more than 1600 die in Myanmar quake
Caritas Australia has launched an appeal following the catastrophic 7.7 magnitude earthquake that struck near the city of Mandalay on Friday, killing more than 1600 people and at least 18 in neighbouring Thailand.
Vinnies welcomes aspects of Budget but ‘a great many people left behind’
The St Vincent de Paul Society says Tuesday’s Budget promised minimal financial relief to millions of Australian households, including the 3.3 million people known to be living in poverty.
Caritas Australia meets new ambassador to Holy See
Caritas Australia representatives yesterday met with Australia’s new ambassador to the Holy See, Keith Pitt, to discuss the effects global debt and climate change have on the world’s most vulnerable people.
Caritas calls for continuing support for Ukraine
As the war in Ukraine enters its fourth year, Caritas organisations remain on the frontlines, helping millions of war-affected Ukrainians to cope with the crisis, rebuild their lives and work toward self-sufficiency. Source: Caritas Australia.
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.