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Vinnies sees spike in requests for food assistance
More than half of Australians are buying less food than they would like because of rising grocery costs, according to new YouGov research commissioned by the St Vincent de Paul Society NSW.
Women faith leaders and CEOs take aid message to Canberra
Caritas Australia chief executive Kirsten Sayers has joined Christian women leaders and development sector CEOs in Canberra to urge stronger investment in Australian aid as the world faces escalating climate impacts, disasters, conflict and displacement.
Food for thought: Mary’s Meals help students to progress
Mary’s Meals, the global school feeding charity’s latest Impact Report shows how nutritious daily meals served in places of learning are helping children attend class, concentrate and progress, while also supporting local economies. Source: The Record.
Saint showed prayer and social justice inseparable: Pope
Pope Leo XIV has encouraged members of the Society of St Vincent de Paul to follow its namesake’s example by witnessing to their faith through service to the poor. Source: NCR Online.
Vinnies joins Pope in praying for Nepal victims
The St Vincent de Paul Society National Council of Australia has joined Pope Leo XIV in praying for and expressing deep sorrow for the loss of lives and terrible destruction caused by flash flooding in Nepal and Tibet.
Advances in AI making scams more convincing, Vinnies warns
The St Vincent de Paul Society is warning Australians to watch for sophisticated scams that use artificial intelligence to impersonate trusted organisations and target people experiencing hardship.
Caritas providing critical support as Gaza situation worsens
As Gaza’s humanitarian crisis continues to worsen, Caritas Jerusalem staff are providing critical healthcare, mental health support and humanitarian assistance to people facing displacement, disease, injury and severe shortages of basic services. Source: Caritas Australia.
Call to ban hate preachers and criminals from running charities
People who preach hate, spread bigotry or have serious criminal convictions would be barred from running charities under changes called for in the antisemitism royal commission. Source: The Australian.
Faith groups call for exemption from planned tax on charity donations
Religious leaders across the country are calling for Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Treasurer Jim Chalmers to ensure that trusts giving donations to faith-based groups will be exempt from Labor’s tax overhaul. Source: The Australian.