by John Freund, CM | Jun 7, 2011 | Vincentian Family
The St Vincent de Paul Society National Council of Australia has urged the Australian Government to stop punishing asylum seekers. “We appreciate that the Australian Government has a responsibility to protect our borders,” said Chief Executive, Dr John Falzon. “But...
by John Freund, CM | Jun 5, 2011 | Vincentian Family
“You don’t create a smart and confident Australia by taking to people with the stick” St Vincent de Paul Society National Council CEO, Dr John Falzon, responded to the 2011 Federal Budget with the following statement: “A harsher welfare compliance regime and the...
by John Freund, CM | Jun 5, 2011 | Vincentian Family
With two weeks to go until the 2011 Vinnies CEO Sleepout over 800 business leaders have already reached the $1 million mark in fundraising. The event calls on CEOs to raise awareness about the issue of homelessness while raising funds for Vinnies homeless services and...
by John Freund, CM | May 31, 2011 | Vincentian Family
The Tablet reports (Latest News, May 27), that the St Vincent de Paul Society would not be willing to be part of a new charitable work grouping proposed by the bishops of England and Wales. The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul, which has 10,000 volunteers in...
by John Freund, CM | May 29, 2011 | Disasters and Responses, Uncategorized, Vincentian Family
A TV News video clip explains that the St Vincent de Paul Society will be given $10 million from the Premier’s Disaster Relief Appeal to distribute to Queensland’s disaster victims. The Society could determine how much was given, and for what purpose. The...
