We're here to help
The St Vincent de Paul Society offers over 200 services that help people in need.
Support your local community
When a family doesn't have enough money to cover the basics, Vinnies helps ease the pressure with practical support. You can give Australians facing poverty another choice.
Catholic World Day of Migrants and Refugees
24th September 2023
Theme: Free to Choose Whether to Migrate or to Stay
The Voice
The Society has a longstanding position of supporting constitutional recognition of Australia’s First Nations peoples
A fairer tax and welfare system
A new report shows how up to 834,000 vulnerable Australians could be lifted out of poverty by reform to the tax and superannuation systems.
School Student Broadband Initiative
The St Vincent de Paul Society is pleased to be a nominating organisation for the Australia Government's School Student Broadband Initiative (SSBI).
Our mission
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.
Our values
Commitment
Loyalty in service to our mission, vision and values.
Compassion
Welcoming and serving all with understanding and without judgement.
Respect
Service to all regardless of creed, ethnic or social background, health, gender or political opinions.
Integrity
Promoting, maintaining and adhering to our mission, vision and values.
Empathy
Establishing relationships based on respect, trust, friendship and perception.
Advocacy
Working to transform the causes of poverty and challenging the causes of human injustice.
Courage
Encouraging spiritual growth, welcoming innovation and giving hope for the future.
Act now
Ways to get involved
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:
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Our stories
The St Vincent de Paul Society is committed to actively and passionately speaking out against the causes of poverty and inequality on behalf of the people we serve.
