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Editor’s note
At the National Council meeting in Melbourne late last year, Bertrand Ousset, former President of the Society in France, spoke…
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Commissioning Mass for new South Australian State President
A Commissioning Mass for the new State President of the Society in South Australia, Cathy Beaton, was held at St…
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Poetry
Images A rainbow in the misty air, diamonds in a woman’s hair, incense rising to the light, the moon brightening…
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Editor’s note
Passionately written and frequently blunt, the Power and the Poor Box: Inside Vinnies, is full of thoughts by social justice…
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‘We are all in this together’
Winter 2018 was the driest in New South Wales history with 100 per cent of the state declared in drought.…
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National Congress 2017
With our National Congress 2017 being held in Adelaide from 6 to 8 October, we took the opportunity to ask…
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Experienced chief executive appointed to head the National Council
The St Vincent de Paul Society National Council has welcomed Toby oConnor as its new Chief Executive Officer. Announcing Mr…
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Mission and values: State President WA
Name: Gladys Demissie Position in the Society: State President Western Australia Hometown: Perth, Western Australia How did you first get…
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Volunteer sails on Ship for World Youth
Late last year, Vincentian Beverley Kerr was named the NSW Volunteer of the Year for her extraordinary commitment to social…
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New State President for Victoria
A Commissioning Mass was held for new Victorian State President Kevin McMahon on Sunday 29 April at St Thomas the…
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Vincentian wins state-wide volunteer award
Late last year, Vincentian Beverley Kerr was named the NSW Volunteer of the Year for her extraordinary commitment to social…
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New President elected to lead the National Council
Claire Victory has been elected as the St Vincent de Paul Society National Council’s new National President and Warwick Fulton…
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It’s an honour
Vincentians shone on 26 January in the Australia Day 2017 honours list. The accolades continued on 12 June, when the official…
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Wages too low to alleviate childhood poverty
Australia has made little progress in recent decades to alleviate childhood poverty, according to Australian Catholic Council of Employment chair…
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Annette Baker awarded 2017 Community Leader of the Year Award
Vincentian Annette Baker was awarded the 2017 Community Leader of the Year Award in Brisbane on 15 November at a…
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Welcome to Congress 2017
Whether you are here in person in South Australia or at home, the National Congress is about all of us…
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Vincentians come out in force
A strong contingent of Vincentians joined thousands of others in Canberra’s Civic Square on 9 April for the Palm Sunday Refugee…
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Queensland volunteer rewarded for dedication
Youth volunteer for the St Vincent de Paul Society, Daniel Ingledew, has been rewarded by the charity organisation for his…
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Kate Barton receives community service award
Vinnies ACT Youth Representative Kate Barton was acknowledged at the ACT government’s Young Canberra Citizen of the Year Awards on…
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Beverley Kerr named Illawarra Volunteer of the Year
Beverley ‘Bev’ Kerr has a longstanding and unparalleled legacy of philanthropic service to the St Vincent de Paul Society New…
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Your chance to be heard and involved
The St Vincent de Paul Society’s National Congress 2017 will be the first event of its kind in over 60…
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Dr John Falzon on The Drum
The Society’s National Council CEO Dr John Falzon was a guest panellist on ABC television’s The Drum program on Thursday…
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Year of youth: young member spotlight
Name: Rebecca Hughes Where do you volunteer with Vinnies and for which programs? I currently volunteer with Vinnies Youth. Youth…
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Women lead the way in the NT
In a historic development for the St Vincent de Paul Society of Australia, the new Northern Territory Council has a…
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Australia Day Honours for Vincentians
On 26 January, numerous volunteers and members of the St Vincent de Paul Society were recognised across Australia for tirelessly…
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2018 Walk For Justice For Refugees
The St Vincent de Paul Society is a member of the Catholic Alliance for People Seeking Asylum (CAPSA), which is…
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