The Record is St Vincent de Paul Society National Council's 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.
Summer 2025
Summer 2025
The Record Summer 2025–26 issue highlights the Society taking our advocacy for 'A Fairer Tax and Welfare System' to Parliament House, survey insights on the Vinnies Christmas Appeal, and progress on Congress 2023+ commitments. Readers will find stories about new Vinnies community hubs, NT Council exploring opportunities for a Vinnies Remote Community Store 85km from Alice Springs, young Vincentians at the Australian Catholic Youth Festival, and strengthened Oceania partnerships in Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands.
Highlights from this issue
Pope Leo reminds us to see Christ in those we serve
Mark Gaetani, National President
Pope Leo XIV’s first Apostolic Exhortation, Dilexi te, renews the St Vincent de Paul Society’s mission of compassion, justice, and human dignity. Calling Vincentians to serve the poor with love, respect, and advocacy for systemic change.
Advent and Christmas the Season of Hope
By Sister Therese Haywood D.C
In this Jubilee year, we are called to be people of hope - sharing joy, kindness, and faith through our actions and words. As Advent and Christmas remind us, hope is born in waiting, prayer, and love for one another, inspiring renewal through the Holy Spirit.
Nurturing a new generation of Vincentian Stewards
Toby O'Connor, Chief Executive Officer
Inspired by Blessed Frédéric Ozanam, the St Vincent de Paul Society celebrates the faith and leadership of young Vincentians at the Australian Catholic Youth Festival. Through programs like “Levelled Up,” the Society nurtures future leaders committed to justice, compassion, and good governance in service of the poor.
Parliament House event showcases - Fairer Tax and Welfare System 2025
By Mirielle Augustin | Policy and Advocacy, National Council Secretariate
At Parliament House, the St Vincent de Paul Society presented the ANU report A Fairer Tax and Welfare System 2025, outlining budget-neutral reforms to lift one million Australians out of poverty. The event brought together parliamentarians and community leaders to discuss evidence-based paths toward a fairer Australia.
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