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The St Vincent de Paul Society offers over 200 services that help people in need.
Palm Sunday 29 March 2026
“On Palm Sunday, we walk together to declare that seeking refuge is a tragedy, not a crime, and to demand compassionate, just treatment for all who seek safety on our shores.”
Refugees and people seeking asylum are welcomed.
Child Poverty in Australia Report
Australia is on track to reach 1 million children living in poverty, with a 33% increase in just the four years.
That's another 237,000 Australian children missing out on meals or living in crowded housing or homeless.
Read the latest report from Bankwest Curtin Economics Centre (BCEC) released the Child Poverty in Australia Report for the End Child Poverty campaign 2025.
2026 Energy Economics for Non-Energy Economists
Discover the difference between allocative and productive efficiency, and why economists advocate market-based approaches to reducing emissions.
Join Associate Professors Tim Nelson and Dr Joel Gilmore for a one-day immersive course featuring five 60-minute modules, you'll learn how economics works in Australia's electricity industry. Register today to secure your place.
Melbourne | 28 May Brisbane | 23 July Sydney | 3 Sep Hobart | 16 Nov
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The St Vincent de Paul Society in Australia has more than 45,000 members and volunteers, who work hard to assist people in need and combat social injustice across Australia.
Internationally, the Society operates in 153 countries and has over 800,000 members.
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The St Vincent de Paul is always looking for motivated community-minded people to get involved in our programs, events and services nationwide.
Here are some ways you can help: