FAMVIN: The International Vincentian Family

Almost 12 percent of all Australians are still living in a state of permanent recession and struggling to cope on society’s margins, says Dr John Falzon, Chief Executive of St Vincent de Paul Society’s National Council. “The Federal election is about the economy but we must remember that the economy means everyone, not just the [...]

The Daughters of Charity (Australia) Website reports that approximately 50 Daughters of Charity from the Province of Australia gathered together recently in Baulkham Hills (Sydney), to share their dreams and vision the future together. To read the report and view photos, go the link DAUGHTERS OF CHARITY .

Put simply, the role of The St Vincent de Paul Society’s Learning Services is to support members and volunteers by providing them with the skills to ensure they get the most out of their work, by increasing their competence and confidence in assisting the marginalised and disadvantaged across the State. Catholic Weekly (Australia)

Pro Bono Australia has begun a campaign to make social policy part of the  Federal Election and to urge our political leaders to listen to the Not for Profit sector in the lead up to election day. There are few opportunities for the Not for Profit sector to send clear messages to political parties and [...]

“…we recognize the Real Presence of Christ in our marginalized sisters and brothers who are not only disadvantaged but also demonized and despised…..Those who hold the reins of political and economic power in the prosperous industrialized world seek consolation in setting Christ’s poor apart, literally pushing them to the margins…” An excerpt from  the address [...]

St Vincent de Paul Society National Chief Executive Dr John Falzon called on the Government to “deal calmly with hysterical claims from the Opposition that our national security is threatened by vulnerable people seeking asylum.”  A related piece from a diocesan paper asks ” Put people before polls on refugees“