For any media enquiries for St Vincent de Paul Society Canberra/Goulburn please contact the Marketing and Fundraising Team:
E: marketing.cg@vinnies.org.au
P: (02) 6234 7346
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How is Vinnies dealing with COVID-19?
COVID-19 Support in Canberra/Goulburn Over the lockdown period, Vinnies will continue to provide essential services to those experiencing homelessness and hardship in the ACT and surrounding region. Please see details below for information regarding...
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Vinnies Canberra/Goulburn farewells CEO Barnie van Wyk
Vinnies Canberra/Goulburn farewells CEO Barnie van Wyk 5 October 2021 Barnie van Wyk, Chief Executive Officer of the St Vincent de Paul Society Canberra/Goulburn will be leaving the Society on 8th October 2021 after almost 5 years at its helm. Barnie...
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Vinnies adapts services to respond to the COVID-19 lockdown
Following the recent COVID-19 outbreak in the ACT and extension of the lockdown until 2 September, the St Vincent de Paul Society has adapted its operations to assist vulnerable members of the community experiencing distress and hardship. “Over...
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Everyone needs a home — the current social housing crisis is increasingly leaving Canberrans without a place to call home.
“I hate to think where we’d be if Vinnies didn’t come to our rescue. Honestly, we had nothing.” When Greg’s ex-partner lost her long-term job due to COVID-19, they decided that he would take on full-time custody of their...
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2021 Vinnies CEO Sleepout raises a record 1 million dollars for people experiencing homelessness in the region
164 local business, community and government leaders together raised over 1 million dollars for Vinnies’ homelessness and social impact services by sleeping out at the National Arboretum Canberra last night. Many also slept in their cars,...
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CEO Sleepout champions to shine a spotlight on homelessness
With temperatures dropping below freezing and a record -6.3 degrees on the day before the official start of winter, business, government and community leaders across the Canberra/Goulburn region are joining forces to fundraise for the 2021 Vinnies CEO...
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Vinnies Assistance can rescue families from hidden homelessness
“I hate to think where we’d be if Vinnies didn’t come to our rescue this time. Honestly, we had nothing.” Greg* had been co-parenting with his ex-partner. The children were living with her, but he had caring responsibilities,...
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Vinnies Winter Appeal helps children experiencing homelessness to sleep safe this winter
No child should have to wonder where they will sleep each night. A year on from the biggest global crisis in recent memory, the hardship continues for many in our communities. The ongoing devastating impacts of COVID-19, combined with the recent cut to...
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Vinnies helps people like Peter get back on their feet after experiencing homelessness
Peter* knows what it's like to be homeless. “The last few years have been really difficult, then COVID-19 started, and I lost my job. I got kicked out of the house I was living in, so I found myself sleeping in my car. It was really...
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The Vinnies Sleepout is back in 2021- Business leaders sleeping out on one of the coldest and longest nights of winter to tackle homelessness.
Vinnies will launch the 2021 CEO Sleepout today, Wednesday 14 April, at the Margaret Whitlam Pavilion in The National Arboretum Canberra with participants and champions of the event in attendance. Barnie van Wyk, CEO of St Vincent de Paul Society...
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Sameer appreciates the Vinnies Knock On Effect
“We love Vinnies. We are very grateful. We want more families to know what they do, and that they can get help from them.” Sameer and his family have received assistance from Vinnies through a variety of...
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Launch of Inaugural Vinnies Knock On Effect
The St Vincent de Paul Society Canberra/Goulburn is proud to announce the launch of the inaugural Vinnies Knock On Effect. The campaign is designed to demonstrate the impact Vinnies supporters have in the community....
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Vinnies Knock On Effect
We're pleased to introduce the new Vinnies Knock On Effect for 2021! The Knock On Effect appeal will replace the previous Doorknock Appeal to educate people about the work of the St Vincent de Paul Society, recruit more members and volunteers, and...
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Aboriginal youth justice is in crisis in the ACT
The St Vincent de Paul Society Canberra/Goulburn strongly supports the joint press release by ACTCOSS and Winnunga Nimmityjah Aboriginal Health and Community Services. The press release detailed the appalling statistics...
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‘Found it at Vinnies’ - Yass Vinnies auctions off precious items for those in need.
‘Found it at Vinnies’ - Yass Vinnies auctions off precious items for those in need. This Saturday Vinnies will be hosting a live auction involving treasures found at stores, with all proceeds going to support...
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Creative concepts and creative partnerships underway as Vinnies looks to replace annual Doorknock Appeal
Vinnies is partnering with creativeXpeople at Synergy Group and students from the University of Canberra to plan an interactive fundraising campaign to replace the annual Vinnies Doorknock Appeal. “We were unable...
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With many Australians at breaking point, Vinnies Christmas Appeal will support families through a Christmas like no other.
David* is a hardworking man, and like many Australians looks forward to celebrating Christmas with his family. However, when COVID-19 hit, his employers closed their doors and overnight he became job-less, and he and his...
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NEW THREADS FOR NEW BEGINNINGS: VINNIES AND THREAD TOGETHER LAUNCH NEW PARTNERSHIP IN EDEN
This Wednesday, 28 October, is the launch of the Thread Together Clothing Hub @Vinnies in Eden. The hub will be operated by volunteer members of the St Vincent de Paul Society out of their conference space in Imlay St,...
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ENERGY BILLS ARE DRIVING CANBERRANS FURTHER INTO POVERTY, SAYS VINNIES.
This week is Anti-Poverty Week. A significant driver of poverty is the high cost of utilities. In the lead up to the ACT election, and as part of Anti-Poverty Week, Vinnies is highlighting the importance of affordable...
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Reducing Poverty & Homelessness in Canberra: Anti-Poverty Week Live Panel
This Wednesday, the ACT Anti-Poverty Week committee will host a Facebook Live panel event discussing poverty and homelessness in Canberra. As poverty continues to disproportionately affect certain members of our society,...
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VINNIES CALLS FOR INVESTMENT INTO AFFORDABLE HOUSING
As part of their 2020 election statement, Vinnies urgently calls for an investment into affordable housing so that Canberrans like Amy* don’t experience homelessness when already faced with extremely difficult...
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VINNIES CALLS FOR HOUSING TO BE RECOGNISED AS A HUMAN RIGHT
In the lead up to the Territory election, Vinnies has renewed the call to add the Right to Housing to the ACT Human Rights Act. “Vinnies fundamentally believes that a right to adequate housing should be a basic...
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VINNIES RELEASES 2020 ACT ELECTION STATEMENT
In the lead up to the ACT Election, the St Vincent de Paul Society Canberra/Goulburn has released their ‘2020 Vinnies Election Statement’ outlining their priorities for the next ACT Government. With over 1500...
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VINNIES ANNOUNCES NEW PROGRAM FOR BUSHFIRE RECOVERY
3rd August 2020 The St Vincent de Paul Society Canberra/Goulburn has today announced a new program funded by donations to the Vinnies Bushfire Appeal. “Our bushfire response so far has focused on supporting people...
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VINNIES RECEIVES COMMBANK BUSHFIRE RECOVERY GRANT FOR TUMUT
The St Vincent de Paul Society Canberra/Goulburn Tumut Conference has been granted $16,040 from the CommBank Bushfire Recovery Grant. “We’re grateful to CommBank for allowing us to continue our important work in the Tumut region, assisting...
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MERICI COLLEGE JOINS IN VINNIES CEO SLEEPOUT
Merici College students will join business and community leaders from all over Australia tonight when they brave the cold to sleep outside for this year’s Vinnies CEO Sleepout. ‘Merici College are wonderful...
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BUSINESS LEADERS SHARE THEIR PERSONAL REASONS FOR JOINING THE VINNIES CEO SLEEPOUT
On Thursday 18 June business and community leaders around Australia will sleep out for Vinnies biggest fundraiser of the year, the Vinnies CEO Sleepout. Every participant is driven to support Vinnies quest to end...
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VINNIES CEO SLEEPOUT SUPPORTS PEOPLE LIKE CHARLIE
Business and community leaders all over Australia will sleep out to raise money and show support for Australia’s homeless population for this year’s Vinnies CEO Sleepout on Thursday 18 June. In Canberra, the...
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BASEBALL CANBERRA PITCHING IN TO SUPPORT VINNIES CEO SLEEPOUT
The board of Baseball Canberra, led by General Manager Josh Matavesi, will brave the cold and sleep out on the field to raise funds for Vinnies homelessness services at this year’s Vinnies CEO Sleepout on 18 June....
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VINNIES CEO SLEEPOUT GOES ONLINE TO COMBAT HOMELESSNESS DURING COVID-19
For the first time, business and community leaders across Australia will unite for a national online sleepout on 18 June to raise essential funds for Vinnies homelessness services. The Vinnies CEO Sleepout will take...
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GIFT FROM BRISBANE TO SOUTH COAST BUSHFIRE RECOVERY
NSW South Coast Vinnies members have been overwhelmed by the generosity of Brisbane locals after receiving over 220 letters and cards of support from children to people affected by bushfires, and a staggering $20,000 to...
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STREET TO HOME 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION CANCELLED
Due to expert health advice promoting social distancing, Vinnies have made the decision to postpone the celebration of Street to Home’s 10 year anniversary. “We are disappointed to have to postpone this...
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VINNIES EXCITED ABOUT HANDS UP FOR CANBERRA GIVING DAY
Vinnies is excited to be part of the Hands Up for Canberra Giving Day on March 11 - Australia’s first ever major city giving day for a community foundation. A giving day is a 24-hour online fundraising challenge...
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VINNIES CONFIRMS EVERY CENT WILL GO TO BUSHFIRE VICTIMS
The St Vincent de Paul Society would like to assure the community that every dollar raised for the Vinnies Bushfire Appeal will be used to support the people impacted by the fires. Vinnies will not, and has never kept funds from disaster appeals for...
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CHARITY ADVICE ON SUPPORTING BUSHFIRE VICTIMS
Local charities Vinnies and Anglicare are advising that financial donations rather than donated material goods (blankets, clothing etc) are the best way to support those affected by the devastating NSW bushfires at this...
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