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Catholic services make pre-election call for more aid to SA’s regions
Catholic social services agencies are calling on all parties to commit to genuine investment in regional communities and the services that support South Australia’s most vulnerable people in the lead-up to Saturday’s state election. Source: CSSA.
Catholic sector and ACT Government hold Canberra meeting
Catholic Social Services Australia met with ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr last week to strengthen collaboration in supporting the territory’s most vulnerable people.
Catholic organisations urged to align business practices with mission
A workshop hosted by Catholic Development Fund with Catholic Social Services Victoria has challenged leaders to look more deeply into how policies and processes reflect the Catholic mission. Source: Melbourne Catholic.
Victorian government urged to invest in ‘right end’ of the system
The expansion of Malmsbury Youth Justice Centre in Victoria is a significant investment at the wrong end of the system, using money that would be far better spent on evidence-based solutions that prevent crime from occurring, Jesuit Social Services says.
Catholic sector calls for Defence land sales to address affordable housing shortage
Catholic Social Services Australia chief executive Jerry Nockles says the Albanese Government’s decision to divest Defence land presents an opportunity to advance safe, accessible and affordable housing for Australians in need.
Inflation a ‘crushing burden’ on vulnerable Australians
Catholic Social Services Australia says that while the latest inflation figures have sparked renewed commentary, it is vital to recognise the immediate and severe impact rising prices have on Australia’s most vulnerable communities.
Catholic sector and Treasury hold talks on housing crisis
Catholic Social Services Australia CEO Jerry Nockles has met with Ben Rimmer, Director-General of the Housing Group in the federal Department of Treasury, to advance critical discussions on addressing Australia’s housing and homelessness crisis.
Jesuit Social Services says tougher laws will not reduce youth crime
The Victorian Government’s plan to introduce “adult time for violent crime” laws is deeply concerning, will not make the community safer and is incompatible with the fundamental rights of children, Jesuit Social Services says.
Parliament House summit brings together Church, providers and government
Catholic Social Services Australia convened its annual Parliamentary Advocacy Summit this week at Parliament House, Canberra, bringing together more than 50 social service sector representatives, faith leaders and parliamentarians to address critical challenges facing Australia.