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Victorian Government urged to support community service organisations
The Victorian Government’s 2025-26 Budget must prioritise the funding of critical services that support marginalised people and communities to flourish, Jesuit Social Services says.
Marymead launches fundraiser to support homeless
For more than 60 years, Marymead CatholicCare Canberra and Goulburn has been a pillar of hope for vulnerable children, families, and individuals across the region. Source: Catholic Social Services Australia.
Jesuit Social Services calls for a minister for children
Jesuit Social Services has called on the Albanese Government to appoint a minister for children and invest in evidence-backed intervention to reduce family violence, child sexual abuse, and address failing youth justice systems.
Conference looks to ‘future-proof’ social services sector
The Catholic Social Services Australia National Conference in Sydney next month will bring together Catholic religious leaders, academics, practitioners and advocates from across Australia under the theme “Hope in Action”.
Forget long lunches and raise JobSeeker rate: community leaders
Politicians need to stop discussing tax breaks for long lunches and start prioritising an increase to the JobSeeker payment, community leaders say. Source: Canberra Times.
Cardinal Mykola to address social services conference
“Hope in Action” is the theme for the Catholic Social Services Australia National Conference, to be held in Sydney, March 19-20.
New executive director for CatholicCare Toowoomba
CatholicCare Social Services Toowoomba has a new executive director after Bishop Ken Howell announced the appointment of Dianne Swan to the role. Source: Toowoomba Diocese.
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.