Spring-Summer 2019
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One Society
When I was installed as the National President earlier this year, I committed to a review of governance practices across…
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We are a Catholic charity offering ‘a hand up’ to people in need
At this time of the year, the State and Territory Councils in Australia release their annual reports on activities performed…
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Raising Newstart Both Right and Smart
It is not right that in a country as rich as Australia, more than three million people are living in…
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Being A Young Vincentian
The initial question I am often asked when people find out about my role with the National Council is, ‘why…
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Seeing with New Eyes: Reimagining Youth Leadership in The Society
I have been a ‘Youth Representative’ in the St Vincent de Paul Society somewhere between five and seven times, depending…
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Plenary Council Update
A Plenary Council is underway to review the state of the Church in Australia. The 2020 Plenary Council was called…
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Dressed by Vinnies Day
For a second year running, the Society held its annual Dressed by Vinnies Day on Friday, 1 November. The national…
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Overseas Partnerships
3The St Vincent de Paul Society in Australia supports fellow Vincentians to undertake their good works in our partnered countries…
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Be Open to Change, And Don’t Fear It
My life was changed in April this year, after spending 10 days in a remote indigenous community as part of…
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Vinnies Youth Program: Changing the World One Smile at a Time
One early morning, 3,000 km from home, swimming into the sunrise over the Indian Ocean, surrounded by the most inspiring…
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A home away from home
Maybe the children are facing mental health issues, psychiatric or learning disorders, ongoing health issues or disabilities, or maybe their…
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Mini Vinnies and Secondary Schools Social Justice Days
Beginning in 2015, the St Vincent de Paul Society of Canberra/Goulburn has organised and coordinated numerous Mini Vinnies Social Justice…
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After 18 years, Claymore Community Laundromat and Coffee Shop Closes
On Friday, 30 August the Claymore Laundromat and Coffee Shop closed its doors on 18 years of serving the local…
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July Roadshow in Geelong
Roadshow is a special work of the State Youth Team in Victoria. Operating as a conference made up of young…
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SSVP Youth of South Africa
Fulfilling, challenging, creative collaborations, servitude, humbling, insightful, unconditional love, generous, friendship, help … these words were shared by young South…
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