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Catholic organisation expands support for homeless in Brisbane
A Catholic organisation serving people sleeping rough in South Brisbane will soon open its doors every night, expanding its homelessness and housing support to more than 100 people daily. Source: The Catholic Leader.
Memorial service honours homeless who died on nation’s streets
There are no statistics collected about the number of homeless people who die on the nation’s streets, but on the longest night of the year, these forgotten people were honoured. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Hats off to participants in Vinnies CEO Sleepout
The St Vincent de Paul Society’s annual fundraising blockbuster, Vinnies CEO Sleepout, has been held across the country, raising more than $10 million to combat homelessness. Source: Melbourne Catholic.
St Vincent’s creates new role to help end homelessness
Australia’s largest not-for-profit health and aged care services provider, St Vincent’s, has announced the establishment of a new role – a national director of homelessness – a first for any major Australian healthcare group.
Report finds 14 rough sleepers die in public parks each year
Fourteen rough sleepers are dying in public parks or countryside areas each year on average in Australia, an analysis of hidden death reports reveals. Source: The Guardian.
Vinnies launches plan to combat homelessness in Victoria
The St Vincent de Paul Society Victoria yesterday launched a call to action ahead of the state election, calling on all parties to commit to a long-term housing strategy focused on prevention, housing supply and community support.
Vinnies CEO Sleepout to draw attention to homelessness
Leaders across the nation will come together again this winter for the annual Vinnies CEO Sleepout to raise awareness of homelessness and funds to support services and programs run by the St Vincent de Paul Society.
Homelessness sector in SA ‘under unprecedented pressure’
An Adelaide community service has released its policy priorities for the 2026 South Australian election, calling for major parties and independent candidates to prioritise the transition from “homelessness to homefulness” for thousands of people living on the state’s streets. Source: The Southern Cross.
Bright future on the horizon for homeless young parents
A new facility designed to provide safe housing and support for young parents, and their babies, who are homeless or at risk of homelessness has opened in Perth. Source: St John of God Health Care.