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Homelessness Forum (act)

Homelessness: It’s About You, Can we halve Canberra by 2020? As Canberra celebrates its Centenary, homelessness remains a key civic challenge. A part of the Centenary of Canberra, the forum raises the profile of poverty and homelessness in our community. Can we find new solutions and new approaches by looking afresh at homelessness in Canberra? More...

Media Releases

The St Vincent de Paul Society seeks to focus public attention on social justice issues affecting the disadvantaged in our communities. We do this by releasing reports, conducting appeals and obtaining media support. This focus has facilitated research into issues relating to homelessness, poverty, disaster relief, health, as well as campaigning for basic human rights for migrants and refugees and people with disabilities.

Current National Media Releases

21 May 2013	Opposition policy set to further marginalise the poor
14 May 2013	Federal Budget response: Newstart still the fast track to despair
9 May 2013	Vinnies Budget Plea: “Don’t abandon people to poverty”
12 April 2013	Living and working in poverty: Single Mums rally against cuts
20 February 2013	Statement in support of UN World Social Justice Day
4 February 2013	St Vincent de Paul Society supports single mums’ protest
21 January 2013	Poker machines continue to harm families
20 December 2012	It’s time we welcomed refugees instead of punishing them
17 December 2012	Joint media release on the Catalyst-Clemente program helping disadvantaged Australians
29 November 2012	Inquiry acknowledges Newstart inadequacy but fails to fix it
26 November 2012	No social inclusion without social security
22 November 2012	St Vincent de Paul Society condemns latest refugee decision
14 November 2012	Welcome development on homelessness funding
12 November 2012	Let's work towards an Australia free from homelessness
15 October 2012	Anti-Poverty Week 2012- give people a fighting chance

Previous Releases

Previous 2012 Media Releases

2011 Media Releases

2010 Media Releases

2009 Media Releases

Launch of the 2011 Vinnies CEO Sleepout - Canberra

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