Sick with worry report: People’s desire to participate shines through The St Vincent de Paul Society has marked...
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Australia mourns passing of Vincentian leader Tony Thornton
Tony Thornton, former National President of the St Vincent de Paul Society in Australia, died suddenly on Saturday 11...
Vinnies – looking for plan for jobs
“The St Vincent de Paul Society supports an approach which actually invests in people and supports them so that they can participate in society and, where appropriate, in paid employment.
CEO of SVDP Australia nominated for Human Rights Medal
Dr John Falzon’s contribution to social work has been recognised with a nomination for the Human Rights Medal for being a passionate advocate of social justice and equality as CEO of the St. VIncent de Paul Society Australia.
A Jobs Plan to retain people’s dignity
“We need a Jobs Plan, not a bashing-the-unemployed plan. Behavioural approaches will not solve structural problems”… “People need income adequacy, not forced income management; dignity, not demonization.”
SVDP Australia – Budget is cruel, forcing deeper poverty
You don't build people up by putting them down. ST Vincent de Paul Society Australia Chief Executive, Dr John Falzon, says this Budget is deeply offensive to the people for whom every day is already a battle. "The government would like us to believe that this Budget...
Vinnies – Charities can’t fill gaps for government
Charities warn they can't fill in the gaps if Australian government cuts welfare according to the Sydney Morning Herald Dr John Falzon, chief executive officer of the St Vincent de Paul Society, said charity goups should not be expected to fill in the gaps left by the...
