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Social Services

CSSA says return of ‘ISIS brides’ an opportunity for reflection

As Australian women and children return from Syria this week, the moment presents an opportunity for a deeper reflection on how we live together as a society, says Catholic Social Services Australia chief executive Jerry Nockles.

Social Services

Catholic organisations on a mission to better serve community

CatholicCare and the Catholic Development Fund in the Wollongong Diocese have signed a Memorandum of Understanding, marking a shared commitment to mission‑aligned, community‑focused service across the diocese.

Social Services

CSSA’s ‘profound sorrow’ over child’s death in Alice Springs

Catholic Social Services Australia has expressed “profound sorrow and heartache” at the death of Kumanjayi Little Baby in Alice Springs, and called for a renewed commitment to dignity and justice.

Social Services

Urgent need to protect funding for social services: CSSA

Catholic Social Services Australia met with Amanda Camm, Queensland Minister for Families, Seniors and Disability Services in a pivotal discussion to enhance support for Queensland’s most vulnerable people amid ongoing social and economic challenges.

Northern Territory Social Services

CatholicCare NT ‘critical partner’ in supporting Top End’s most vulnerable

Catholic Social Services Australia met last week with key Northern Territory Government leaders, underscoring a collaborative relationship focused on supporting the Territory’s most vulnerable, particularly Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

Social Services

Call to remember the vulnerable as state tightens belt

Catholic Social Services Australia (CSSA) CEO Dr Jerry Nockles, has met with senior advisers from the Victorian Premier’s Office at Parliament House in Melbourne to discuss critical support for Victoria’s most vulnerable communities amid fiscal pressures facing the state.

Social Services Tasmania

Partnering to support Tasmania’s most vulnerable

Catholic Social Services Australia chief Jerry Nockles met yesterday with Tasmanian Treasurer Eric Abetz at Parliament House in Hobart to discuss opportunities for collaboration in supporting Tasmania’s most vulnerable communities while maintaining fiscal discipline.

Social Services Victoria

Forums discuss Victoria’s needs ahead of state election

Ahead of the Victorian state election in November, Catholic Social Services Victoria invited leaders from across its membership, alongside colleagues from Catholic education and health, to discuss core areas of need in the state.

Social Services South Australia

CSSA congratulates Malinauskas on election win

Catholic Social Services Australia has congratulated Premier Peter Malinauskas on his emphatic victory in South Australia’s state election.