by John Freund, CM | Sep 12, 2012 | Vincentian Family
A passion for social justice and helping the homeless Michael Perusco has no regrets about quitting the corporate world to focus on the vulnerable, marginalised and the homeless, but admits his experience as a chartered accountant was an asset during his years time...
by John Freund, CM | Sep 6, 2012 | Vincentian Family
Brisbane, Australia – Vinnies Vintage Fashion Parade – The annual Vinnies Vintage Fashion Parade and Mini Cent Sale, to be held September 16, is shaping up to be one fashionable affair. Held by the St Vincent de Paul Society’s Townsville Diocesan...
by John Freund, CM | Sep 5, 2012 | Justice and Peace
Over 190 religious orders in Australia, representing 8000 religious sisters, brothers and priests stand against trafficking in humans. ACRATH stands for the Australian Catholic Religious Against Trafficking in Humans. ACRATH is committed to working together towards...
by John Freund, CM | Sep 3, 2012 | Vincentian Family
Dumping costs St Vincent De Paul Society’s store in Australia $30,000 a year to dispose of the rubbish. It often includes household waste, builders’ rubbish, damaged couches, soiled mattresses and busted appliances. “The weekends are probably the...
by John Freund, CM | Aug 29, 2012 | Vincentian Family
“Humiliation begets greater disempowerment.” Further, “…the government’s refusal to lift payments was like “condemning people for not being able to walk up stairs while refusing to build a ramp” according to John Falzon, CEO...
