Responses from 900 people with experience of the emergency relief program administered by St Vincent de Paul Society NSW have shown that it is seen to provide ‘crucial assistance during crises’, is effective in preventing specific crises, including eviction and severe hunger, and significantly enhances the well-being of clients.

Passionate about children’s welfare since she worked as a child protection officer in western Sydney decades ago, Anne Hollonds, now the National Children’s Commissioner, is clearly frustrated that a major new report by her office is yet to receive a proper response from Australia’s leaders.

In August Her Excellency, the Hon Sam Mostyn AC, Governor-General of Australia, visited Bethlehem House in Hobart to tour the facilities and meet with those working and staying at the accommodation. A Special Work’ of the Society, Bethlehem House is the largest provider of crisis and transitional accommodation for men experiencing homelessness in Tasmania.

Celebrating and commemorating 170 years of compassionate service for Victorians in need, the St Vincent de Paul Society Victoria hosted two significant events in March 2024.