Summer 2018-19
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The ‘courageous hope’ that drives us
I wish to extend an invitation of solidarity to everyone . . . this means caring for the dignity of…
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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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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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Addressing the scourge of modern slavery
Australian Catholic Religious Against Trafficking in Humans (ACRATH) is a leading voice in the fight against modern slavery in this…
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Modern slavery is a crime against humanity: Pope Francis
Pope Francis has made human slavery—this ‘plague on the body of contemporary humanity’—a priority since the beginning of his pontificate.…
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Vincentians for life – what’s your purpose?
When I began my Vincentian journey, I was barely 14 and by far one of the youngest members in WA.…
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Fashionable bargains flaunted first ‘Dressed by Vinnies’ Day
The National Centres Committee organised its inaugural ‘Dressed by Vinnies’ Day on Friday 26 October. The national event encouraged all…
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‘Angels with scissors’ a cut above the rest
There’s nothing like a fresh haircut to instil happiness and confidence in a person, and people in need experienced this…
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Manus has taught us patience
In recent months, mounting political pressure has compelled the Australian Government to remove most refugee children and their families from…
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Highlighting the plight of Manus refugees
The Catholic Bishops Conference and the Catholic Professionals Society PNG hosted a forum in Port Moresby on 1 November to…
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Animated learnings
A visit to the Animation Project in Campbelltown, New South Wales, proved insightful for Mario Trinidad When I was asked…
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A step towards freedom
Mrigakshi Yadav and Shikshya Thapa are studying social work at Western Sydney University. Their 2018 placement was at The Animation…
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Latest tariff-tracking report
Against a backdrop of persistently high household energy bills and intense political debate about Australia’s energy policy, Vinnies’ latest tariff-tracking…
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Vinnies – Saviour of the lost and forsaken
A Christmas reflections by Fr Troy Bobbin, Spiritual Advisor to the National Council. Vincentians, you are the visual image of…
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Metaphorical marbles
Nauru, 1896, a cargo ship arrives. Strange rock mystifies the captain; he picks it up, turns it over and over.…
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Last Letter
Come before winter don’t wait for the peacock to birth-cry spring or fallen grapes to raisin on the sand when…
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