Advocacy
From charity to justice: How advocacy works at St Vincent de Paul. We don't just provide immediate relief; we challenge the systemic barriers that create poverty.
“You must not be content with tiding the poor over the poverty crisis. You must study their injustices which brought about such poverty, with the aim of a long-term improvement.”
Advocacy in Practice
Policy Papers
Developing rigorous, research-led policy recommendations to address the structural causes of disadvantage.
Submissions & Campaigns
Influencing policy and legislation through evidence-based formal submissions to government inquiries and targeted public campaigns.
Meetings with MPs and Government Representatives
Direct engagement with policy makers to advocate for the rights and dignity of the people we serve.
Media & Comms
Framing the public narrative through expert commentary, press releases, and deep-dive media partnerships.
Advocacy Webinars
These webinars are part of the Society’s advocacy series, bringing together policy experts and leaders to discuss key social justice issues and to build a fairer Australia.
Social Media
Amplifying voices and raising awareness through strategic digital storytelling and community engagement.
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Priority Policy Areas
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
Walking with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples towards recognition, reconciliation and justice.
Housing & Homelessness
Combatting homelessness, increasing affordable housing.
Gambling Reform
Influencing legislation through evidence-based formal submissions to government inquiries and targeted public campaigns.
Energy
Energy tariff-tracking, changing costs of electricity, gas and advocating for a fair energy transition.
