The St Vincent de Paul Society is more than just a welfare organisation. Its history of service to the disadvantaged and marginalised is based on a foundation of spirituality. Because of this spiritual motivation, members and volunteers are challenged in their commitment to maintain a relationship of personal service to those with whom they work.
In Australia the St Vincent de Paul Society has 40,000 volunteers and 2900 paid staff. About 300,000 homes are visited each year and another 800,000 people assisted. Volunteers run a vast range of Special Works, or specialised services, for people in need.
These services include: aged care, migrant and refugee services, home, hospital, prison and detention centres visitation, homeless person's services, clothing and assistance centres, care for people with psychiatric disabilities, vocational services for people with a disability, drug, alcohol and gambling counselling, financial counselling, disaster recovery and street vans.
Click below to review the services and Special Works available in your state:
