The Record
The Record is St Vincent de Paul Society's National Council quarterly magazine focusing on social justice issues such as homelessness, poverty, refugees & asylum seekers and more.
Contributors include policy experts, academics and Members of the Society.
The Record Spring 2025
This issue includes:
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The Society celebrates our newest saint, Saint Pier Giorgio Frassati
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Oceania delegates attend 3rd International Meeting of Vincentian Youth in Rome
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Meet the 92-year-old Vincentian who retired after 76 years of service
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160 years of Vinnies WA history on display in Perth
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Big Housing Build continues in Victoria
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500 Homes initiative breaks ground in Queensland
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Southport Conference marks its centenary
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Reflecting on 50 years since resettlement of Vietnamese refugees
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Anti-Poverty Week examines what poverty looks like in Australia
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Overseas Partnerships Program strengthens Twinning relationships in Asia
If you haven’t already, we invite you to subscribe and read about our valuable work throughout the Australian community.
The Record Winter 2025
This issue includes:
- The Prime Minister's promise to boost funding for accommodation for women fleeing domestic violence
- Lessons to learn from the 2025 federal election
- Vinnies CEO Sleepout 2025 photos and updates from around the country
- The Society’s support for First Nations communities
- Victoria’s Vinnies Soup Vans celebrate 50 years
- National Volunteer Week highlights heroes and challenges
- Palm Sunday rallies to support justice for refugees
- Vinnies NSW Flood Appeal helps communities in need
- And much more about the Society’s activities around Australia, powered by the commitment of our Members, volunteers and employees to assisting people in need and influencing national decision makers
If you haven’t already, we invite you to subscribe and read about our valuable work throughout the Australian community.
The Record Autumn 2025
- The Society's advocacy campaign for the 2025 Federal Election, 'Justice and Compassion'.
- Our response to Federal Budget 2025-26, delivered by Treasurer Jim Chalmers on 26 March 2025
- National Council's new appointments, Vice President – Oceania, Bec Bromhead and Vice President – Youth, Ashley Carvalho.
- A special Society milestone celebrated at Government House, Victoria.
- North Queenslanders facing long flood recovery journey.
- A spotlight on our Overseas Partnerships Program, and their special works.
- Church leaders discuss support for refugees,
- And much more about the Society's activities around Australia, powered by the commitment of our Members, volunteers and staff to assisting people in need and influencing national decision makers.
If you’re not already, we invite you to be a subscriber and read about our valuable work throughout the Australian community.
Contacts
General enquiries, and editorial contributions
National Council of Australia
PO Box 9427, Deakin, ACT, 2600
Phone: 0475 068 209
Email: media@svdp.org.au
The Record is overseen by an editorial committee.
This publication may contain images of deceased members of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community. They are used with the greatest respect and appreciation.
Opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the publishers.