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Visa applicants in limbo as CatholicCare refugee hub closes
There are fears hundreds of people needing help to settle into life in Australia will be left in limbo after the closure of Catholic-operated refugee hub in New South Wales’ second largest city. Source: ABC News.
Appointment marks ‘exciting new era’ for Catholic Social Services
Following an extensive search process, Catholic Social Services Australia has appointed Jerry Nockles as its new executive director.
Catholic organisations reject changes to migration bills
Catholic Social Services Victoria, the Catholic Alliance for People Seeking Asylum and the Refugee Council, have expressed deep concerns about the implications of the Migration Amendment Bills passed last week by the Senate.
Vinnies welcomes blueprint for not-for-profit sector
The St Vincent de Paul Society has welcomed the release of the Not-for-profit Sector Development Blueprint outlining strategies and challenges for the enhancement of Australia’s vital, community-focused organisations.
Catholic volunteers lend support to refugee families arriving in Australia
Refugee families are receiving vital settlement support in Australia through a program being delivered by Catholic Care Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains. Source: Catholic Outlook.
Catholic agency heads discuss ‘enormous battle against poverty’
Funding shortfalls, unprecedented community need and the importance of prioritising an end to child poverty were among the topics raised by Catholic Social Services Australia agency heads at a two-day advocacy event at Parliament House last week.
Marist180 shortlisted for the NSW Youth Work Awards
Two Marist180 programs and one staff member are in the running for New South Wales Youth Work Awards, to be held later this month.
Australians on income support to get increase in payments
About 5.1 million Australians on income support will see a bump in their fortnightly social security payments, with the pension, JobSeeker and Commonwealth Rent Assistance all increasing from September 20. Source: News.com.au.
New chapter in the delivery of Catholic social services in South Australia
A new brand, a change in name and a revamped website all make for a new chapter in the delivery of Catholic social services in South Australia. Source: The Southern Cross.