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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Hope in Action: CSSA National Conference to Forge a Pathway to Sustainable Social Services
Catholic Social Services Australia (CSSA) warmly invites our members, supporters, and media to attend the highly anticipated CSSA National Conference, taking place 19-20 March 2025 at the Commonwealth Bank Head Office, 11 … Read More
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Dr Jerry Nockles Returns to Bathurst Roots in New Role as CSSA Executive Director
Dr Jerry Nockles, the newly appointed Executive Director of Catholic Social Services Australia (CSSA), visited his hometown of Bathurst, NSW, on 6-7 February 2024. This visit marked Dr Nockles’ first … Read More
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Cardinal Mykola Bychok to Headline the CSSA National Conference in March
Catholic Social Services Australia (CSSA) invites CSSA members and supporters to attend the highly anticipated National Catholic Social Services Australia National Conference, from 19-20 March 2025. The Conference theme, Hope … Read More
Events & Webinars
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2025 National Conference: Hope in Action
Join us for the CSSA National Conference, a transformative two-day program aligning CSSA’s strategic advocacy work with the Holy Year 2025 Jubilee. The Jubilee is a sacred time for spiritual … 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