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Get involved

Join the community of service-minded people behind the supportive works of St Vincent de Paul Society around Australia. In Australia, the Society and its works is often affectionately referred to as Vinnies.

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Join our community

Become a member

Membership is one of the main ways to volunteer and make a difference.  Membership is free, and a great way to make a difference locally, including a chance to be hands on in the decision making and stewardship of the Society.

Volunteer with us

You can make a real difference by volunteering with us. There are a range of ways you can donate your time locally to help those in need. 

Join Vinnies Youth

Our youth led programs provide opportunities for young people aged 16 to 35 to act and engage with their local community.

Work for us

Apply your professional skills in a job that gives back to the community.

Register your school

Developed upon Catholic Social Teaching principles, register your school to become involved in our School based Initiatives.

Become a corporate partner

Highlight your organisation's compassion by partnering with one of our services or programs and support vulnerable Australians facing hardship.

Support our good works

Fundraise for us

Raise funds to help us make an impact on the lives of others

Donate to our programs

Help change the lives of struggling Australian families

Shop with Vinnies

Find your local Vinnies shop and get your op shop on

Join the CEO Sleepout

Change the lives of Australians experiencing homelessness

Become a Corporate Partner

Highlight your organisation’s compassion and help Australians facing hardship

Learn about us

School resources

Find out what resources and initiatives are available to support your school community

Learn our history

Read about who founded the Society and how it started

About membership and conferences

Find out more about our membership and conference structure

Stories of our impact

Read real stories of how we've changed people's lives