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Charity Vatican

Catholics encouraged to support 2024 appeal

Catholics around Australia are being encouraged to support the Peter’s Pence appeal on June 30, the Sunday after the Feast of St Peter and St Paul. Source: ACBC.

Charity Pacific

UN report lays out scale of PNG landslide humanitarian disaster 

A United Nations rapid assessment report following the May 24 landslide in Papua New Guinea has revealed extensive losses and damage to communities downhill, destroying livelihoods and key infrastructure. Source: Caritas Australia.

Charity First Nations

First Nations equality more urgent now than ever: Vinnies 

The St Vincent de Paul Society says failures in meeting Closing the Gap targets and in advancing the goals of the Uluru Statement from the Heart highlight that the need for First Nations people to achieve equality is now more urgent than ever.

Charity

‘Goodies Junction’ set to rescue and resell in nation’s capital

The St Vincent de Paul Society Canberra-Goulburn will take over the operations of a business that resells items otherwise destined for landfill. Source: Catholic Voice.

Charity

Caritas gets aid to Gaza, but more access needed

Caritas Australia’s partners have reported a successful delivery of supplies to support 2,500 families in northern Gaza, after aid access to the war-torn region had dwindled to its lowest level since October.

Charity Volunteers

Vinnies calls for 10-year national volunteer strategy

During National Volunteer Week, St Vincent de Paul Society national president Mark Gaetani has thanked the charity’s 45,000 members and volunteers as he called on the Albanese Government to make an investment in the country’s volunteers. 

Charity Tributes

Vinnies honours late NSW president Paul Burton

The St Vincent de Paul Society NSW has paid tribute to its state president, Paul Burton, who died on Sunday. 

Charity Middle East

Caritas launches emergency appeal for Lebanon

Caritas Australia has launched an emergency appeal for Lebanon, as the country experiences historic inflation and hunger. 

Anniversary Charity

Caritas celebrates 60 years of ‘compassion in action’

Caritas Australia is celebrating its 60th anniversary with the launch of a limited-edition commemorative book, 60 Faces: Portraits of Compassion in Action.