On 11 July, we join the global community in marking World Population Day. This year’s theme, “Empowering young people to create the families they want in a fair and hopeful world” reflects the fact that young people make up the largest generation in history, with 1.8 billion aged

Every day, the Society’s Members, volunteers, supporters and donors make a world of difference for people doing it tough. Whether you’re giving your time, sharing a smile, making a donation, or advocating, you help build a fairer more compassionate Australia. Today, we want to

Thanks to the generous Vinnies community, we’ve already raised thousands to provide food, shelter, and vital support for vulnerable people in need this Winter. We’re so grateful to everyone who has supported our mission to help people experiencing or at risk of homelessness. --

💙In this season, your generosity can be a guiding light for those facing hardship. The gifts we receive are meant to be shared and together, we can create a season of compassion across Australia. ⬇️ When you give to the Society, you’re not just providing material support. You’re

Australia’s tax and welfare systems urgently need reform and now’s your chance to be part of the conversation. The Society is calling for changes to reduce poverty and ease the pressure on low and middle-income households. We stand firmly against any expansion of the GST, a tax

St Vincent de Paul Society appears in The Guardian Australia today, highlighting our ongoing call for reforms to the taxation and welfare systems. ‼️ We’re calling for an increase to the JobSeeker payment - raising it to 90% of the Age Pension - to help reduce poverty and restore

Right now, thousands of women and girls across Australia are facing homelessness - often alone, scared, and with no safe haven. According to the most recent report by Homelessness Australia, the number of women and girls already homeless when seeking support has soared by 20% in

A new study commissioned by @VinniesAustralia reveals how changing tax concessions on the wealthiest superannuation accounts could fund a fairer safety net while boosting the super of 90 per cent of Australians. cathnews.com/2025/07/28/ref…

Every Donation Changes a Life! Your support means more than you know. With each donation, you're helping provide warmth, hope, and help to someone doing it tough in your community. 👉🏻Over 200 support services make sure no one faces hardship alone. 👉🏻Food hampers, soup vans,

Do you think Australia can’t reduce poverty without breaking the bank? Think again! The latest ANU modelling commissioned by the Society shows it’s possible to enact moderate, budget-neutral changes that make our system fair and sustainable, without radical overhauls or punishing

Discover a new perspective in the Winter 2025 issue of The Record, our quarterly magazine dedicated to sharing stories of the Society’s Good Works. Inside, you’ll find inspiring updates on community support, fresh insights on key national issues, and highlights of the positive

Every night in Australia, more than 122,000 people are homeless and demand for emergency housing and frontline support keeps rising. The main cause? A severe lack of affordable, accessible homes. “Homelessness Action Now” is this year’s call for urgent government action because

This week we celebrate the remarkable students in our community who give their time, energy, and heart to make a difference. Powered by Purpose isn’t just this year’s theme, it’s a reflection of the incredible drive within our student volunteers to build a fairer, kinder, and

Charities are essential to our community and democracy, contributing 8% of the nation’s GDP, employing 1.3 million Australians, and involving 3.4 million volunteers. We join 103 voices as part of the Stronger Charities Alliance, a coalition bringing together Australian charities

Time for Awareness Has Passed: Australians Need Real Homelessness Action from Our Elected Leaders #auspol

Joan never thought she would be facing homelessness in her seventies. The loss of her partner and a painful family betrayal left her with nothing. Suddenly, she found herself alone, with nowhere to turn and every day an uncertain one. But caring hands reached out to her just when

Jeremy’s life spiralled downward as he battled addiction and serious mental health challenges. For more than ten years, he called no place his own—sometimes staying in temporary shelters, sometimes on a friend’s couch, sometimes without any shelter at all. The isolation weighed

Meet Jane, a caring woman who popped into her local Vinnies shop, hoping to help a neighbour with kids clothing and a warm coat. For her, shopping at Vinnies isn’t just about finding quality pre-loved items - it’s about supporting good works in her community and giving new life