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Caritas and Catholic community ‘offer a beacon of light and hope’
- . 22 December 2023
Caritas Australia has announced that more than 760,000 people were directly supported through its long-term programs and emergency responses over a 12-month period.
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Queensland Government kickstarts flood appeal with $1.5m donation
- . 21 December 2023
The St Vincent de Paul Society in Queensland is one of five charities to receive funds from the Miles Government to help the state’s flood victims in the wake of Cyclone Jasper. Source: Sky News Australia.
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Caritas support continues as Ukrainians face second winter of conflict
- . 15 December 2023
The Caritas Australia Ukraine Crisis Appeal continues to assist 32 Caritas-Spes Ukraine centres, with the project focused on meeting the basic needs of vulnerable internally displaced people and other war-affected households.
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Report calls for curb on tax deductions for donations to faith-based institutions
- . 7 December 2023
Labor could face a backlash from religious voters if it curbs tax deductions for donations to faith-based institutions, and Catholic and Jewish leaders say such a move would be unfair and unwarranted. Source: Financial Review.
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Australian supporters make generous commitment to Church in Holy Land
- . 6 December 2023
Australian supporters of the Church in the Holy Land have pledged to redouble their efforts after hearing a shocking assessment of its future from Latin Patriarch Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
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Vinnies calls for Government action over rental crisis
- . 17 November 2023
The St Vincent de Paul Society is calling on the Albanese Government to implement “workable solutions” to fix the availability and affordability of rental properties in both urban centres and regional areas.
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Caritas launches petition calling for immediate ceasefire in Gaza
- . 17 November 2023
Caritas Australia has echoed a statement from Caritas Internationalis, which expresses deep concern about the ongoing humanitarian catastrophe and violations of international humanitarian and human rights law unfolding in the Holy Land.
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Faith-based organisations key to advancing gender equality in PNG: Report
- . 15 November 2023
Caritas Australia has released a report on the role of faith-based organisations and leaders in furthering women’s economic empowerment in Papua New Guinea.
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Caritas offers support in Gaza but ‘supplies are running out’
- . 9 November 2023
Caritas Australia’s partner agencies in Gaza have supported more than 9000 households with essential supplies and psychological first aid since the outbreak of war in the region last month.