FAMVIN: The International Vincentian Family

In conjunction with anti-poverty week this week, the St Vincent de Paul Society wants the Federal Government to address the inequality in pension and benefits. “Thirty two dollars and fifty cents a day doesn’t get you very far, especially after paying for a roof over your head. This is the single unemployment benefit in Australia; [...]

The “Vinnies” of South Australia are celebrating the social Justice efforts of young SVDP’ers. The Awards celebrate the Good Works of young adults and school students from around the state (South Australia). These young people have worked in advocacy speaking for those who have no voice in the community such as people who [...]

220 Australian CEO’s raise more than 1/2 million dollars, up from a mere  $40,000 last year,  on behalf of the homeless by sleeping out in Sydney’s Luna Park on June 18.  St Vincent de Paul Society organizers  expressed sincere thanks to partners, sponsors and especially to the CEO Sleepout Ambassadors and the 220 CEOs who [...]

The St Vincent de Paul Society New South Walves launched its report, Known Territory: A Study of Marginalisation and Homelessness in Katoomba. According to the note on the Australian CM site the Known Territory report gives a voice to those who often have none. “ The press release issued on June 10 can be read through the [...]

A single winter night when chief executives sleep rough in support of homeless people is the St Vincent de Paul Society’s second-largest fund-raiser in Australia.

“Young Vinnies” from the University of Sydney  ended up raising over $10,000 in what was possibly one of the largest cross-campus appeals ever conducted! You should all be extremely proud!

Vincent de Paul Society is taking financial donations and donations of material goods throughout Australia at its Vinnies Centres, tohelp in the long-term recovery of the fire-affected communities. Visit vinnies.org.au Current material needs include personal needs such as shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, baby formula, baby bottles, baby dummies etc, new underwear and socks.

“In every market, there are the strong and the weak; the winners and losers. On the other hand, human dignity is bound up with social values that stress the importance of family and community,” said Autralian Retired High Court Chief Justice Murray Gleeson. Australian Catholic News

So writes the President of the SVDP in Western Australia.