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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Interest Rate Rise Adds Pressure, But Inflation Remains the Crushing Weight on Australia’s Most Vulnerable
Catholic Social Services Australia (CSSA) acknowledges today’s decision to raise the cash rate, recognising the financial strain this places on many Australians, particularly mortgage holders. However, Dr Jerry Nockles, CEO of CSSA, stresses that inflation remains the cruel and relentless crushing weight bearing down on disadvantaged households every single day. “While rising interest rates make…
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Catholic Social Services Australia Calls for Urgent Youth Justice Reform in Letter to Attorneys General
Catholic Social Services Australia (CSSA) has today written to the Attorneys General across all Australian jurisdictions, urging immediate action on the recommendations of the recent Legal and Constitutional Affairs References Committee inquiry final report into Australia’s Youth Justice and Incarceration System. The letter, signed by CSSA CEO Dr Jerry Nockles, expresses strong support for the…
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Catholic Social Services Australia Welcomes Federal Funding Boost for Northern Territory’s Domestic and Family Violence Response
Catholic Social Services Australia (CSSA) warmly welcomes the announcement of targeted funding from the Federal Government to the Northern Territory’s Domestic, Family, and Sexual Violence (DFSV) response. This funding is a vital step towards addressing the persistent and critical challenges faced by communities in the Territory. Dr Jerry Nockles, CEO of CSSA, said: “We commend…
Events & Webinars
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St Stanislaus College, Bathurst Charism Day Address by Dr Jerry Nockles
Introduction Good morning, everyone. My name is Jerry Nockles, and I’m a very proud old boy of Stannies. I was here between 1980 and 1984 – and for those of you paying close attention, you’ll notice that’s a five-year stretch, not six. For the scholarly and the curious I will come back to explain why…
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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 network’s leadership teams in navigating the opportunities and challenges that AI presents, ensuring sustainable and safe organisational practices. Click the link to register your attendance…