
The St Vincent de Paul Society Victoria has always identified education as a key pathway out of poverty. Good quality education can bring stability, opportunity and a sense of achievement – not only for the student, but often for their families, too.
We believe every young person should have the opportunity to learn and thrive. That’s why our approach is broad, compassionate and holistic – from addressing a student’s academic and social needs, to alleviating the pressure of a family’s education costs, to ensuring young minds don’t go hungry.
Former teacher and now the St Vincent de Paul Society Victoria's State President, Kevin McMahon said, "Education remains one of my passions, because I see the difference a good, solid education can make in the lives of children – especially vulnerable children.
"When I retired in 2006, I soon joined my local conference and I was approached to help start an after-school Reading Club in West Heidelberg, an inner suburb with a high number of families living in tough circumstances. More than 15 years later, we are going strong and I still look forward to the weekly sessions, especially after we had to conduct the sessions online last year during lockdown."
To read more from our State President, click here
We hope you enjoy this issue of Societynews which features our good works in Education.
Let us know what you think and, of course, you can always submit local stories for us to include, just email us on media@svdp-vic.org.au
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Vinnies changed my life!
"Vinnies tutors told me to never give up and with their help, I completed my dream of going to university. I am very grateful that I got this opportunity.”
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Bushfire Education Scholarship realises a dream
"I have wanted to be a teacher since I could talk. I couldn’t believe it when I found out that I had received the grant. It will make a huge difference..."
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Marie's lasting legacy
Thinking to the future, Marie made a bequest to Vinnies Victoria's good works supporting her belief that a good education was the most important thing in life.
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Lawnmowing by Hugo
Hugo decided he wanted to raise some money for children who won’t get many presents under the Christmas tree
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Vinnies Victoria launches Reflect RAP
Artist: Karen Lovett On 17 February 2021, almost 200 employees and volunteers across St Vincent de Paul Society Victoria (Vinnies Victoria) and our subsidiary VincentCare Victoria (VCV) got together over Zoom to celebrate the launch of Vinnies...
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Corporate partners make a difference
Vinnies corporate partners, Amazon Australia, Jemena and Woodards, help us to continue providing our vital services
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COVID hits overseas students hard
Read how Vinnies helped international students during the pandemic
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Conference Milestones
Congratulations to all conferences who will celebrate significant anniversaries this year. Your work assisting fellow Victorians is greatly appreciated.
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Prayers for our Vincentian family
Prayers requested for Vincentian members, volunteers, family and friends
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