We are Australia’s national network of community-based Catholic organisations providing social services to and advocacy for those most in need.

A voice for a
compassionate
Australia

A voice for
a fairer
Australia

A voice for
a just
Australia
Our Members
The CSSA membership network is drawn from Catholic social welfare organisations, operating under the authority of a diocesan bishop or a religious order, and from Catholic lay associations. Catholic social policy organisations that operate at the state or local levels are eligible to become Associate Members of CSSA.
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Latest News
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CSSA Supports CAPSA’s Call for Compassionate Asylum Policy This Easter
Catholic Social Services Australia (CSSA) stands with the Catholic Alliance for People Seeking Asylum (CAPSA) in their renewed call for a more compassionate and just response to people seeking protection … Read More
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CSSA Welcomes Cross-Party Commitment to Mental Health Support
Catholic Social Services Australia (CSSA) today commended both the Government and the Opposition for their strong commitment to addressing mental health issues as a key priority in the upcoming Federal … Read More
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Vulnerable Australians become the shock absorbers of a failing system
Financial pressures on not-for-profit social services have become untenable, with Australia’s most vulnerable people bearing the brunt of chronic underfunding, according to a groundbreaking new report commissioned by Catholic Social … Read More
Events & Webinars
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CSSA National Conference 2025: Hope in Action
The CSSA National Conference 2025: Hope in Action – brought together leaders, academics, and advocates from across the Catholic social services network for two days of meaningful dialogue, reflection, and … Read More
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Governance
CSSA is excited to present a pre-conference webinar focused on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its implications for governance within social services organisations. This session is designed to support the CSSA … Read More