Brendan Podbury has been elected the new State President for St Vincent de Paul Society Victoria for a four-year term, effective 20 February 2026.

Brendan brings more than two decades of experience as both a member and as an employee to the leadership role after joining St Vincent de Paul Society Victoria as an employee in 1998 and becoming a member in 2002. He has served across conferences and councils holding many leadership and governance roles, as well as director and committee roles at both state and national levels.

Zora is a bright and determined 12‑year‑old in Grade 6. Her family works hard to support her education, but limited resources — largely spent on medication, rent and food — make it difficult to cover school-related costs.

Zora’s future was uncertain until members of the St Vincent de Paul Society Victoria helped pave a pathway to a brighter tomorrow by providing new uniforms, school supplies, food parcels and some financial assistance.

You can help children like Zora start school with confidence by donating the this year's Autumn Appeal.

Victoria's new 2024-2025 Impact Report is now available.

Last year, $18.3 million was provided to assist people in need through:

• $10.3 million in Food Insecurity services
• $5.8 million in Cost of Living services
• $1.6 million in Homelessness services 
• $0.6 million in Education services

Read about the impact of VincentCare and VincentCare Community Services and how they are facilitating real change.