It’s official: Fr Mick is a Queensland Great
Article as published CathNews 10 June 2020 An outback priest has been recognised for his dedication to his local community and the Church by being named a Queensland Great in the state's annual awards. Source: Townsville Diocese. Mt Isa parish priest Fr Mick Lowcock was one of nine Queenslanders to be...
Grant applications opened for ongoing bushfire recovery
As published ACBC Media Blog and Cath News 18 May 2020 Catholic Emergency Relief Australia has opened an initial grant application round to support those continuing the long process of recovery from the summer’s catastrophic bushfire season. CERA chair Susan Pascoe said while the country “is largely – and understandably –...
A way forward to COVID-19 economic recovery
• As published Eureka Street 5 May 2020By Joe Zabar Deputy CEO, Catholic Social Services Australia When a global pandemic cast a mighty shadow across Australia, the Prime Minister, premiers and chief ministers rightly recognised that their duty was to prioritise the health and safety of their people. But as some...
JobKeeper Package Vital to the Charitable Sector
Media Release April 2, 2020 Catholic Social Services Australia supports the government’s JobKeeper announcement, but says amendments will be necessary to protect thousands of jobs affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. “Charitable organisations that receive funding through government grant programs will find it difficult to demonstrate the required loss of overall turnover to...
Coronavirus: Australia’s pockets of chronic disadvantaged most vulnerable to consequences of pandemic
They are potentially among the most vulnerable to the consequences of the coronavirus pandemic — the thousands of Australians already captive to persistent disadvantage. 23 March 2020, As published news.com.au By Malcolm Farr | news.com.au They have been short-changed on health care, education, economic capacity and social cohesion, according to a ground-breaking...
Tailoring innovation and investment to tackle persistent disadvantage
Media Release Monday 23 March 2020 People across Australia are experiencing persistent disadvantage but are being forgotten because of the fallacy of average levels of advantage, a new Catholic Social Services Australia report has revealed. Mapping the Potential, a partnership between CSSA, 21 of its members and the Australian National University’s Centre for Social Research Methods,...
Charity sector must be supported through crisis
The Federal Government’s move to assist small business and protect jobs during the coronavirus crisis must be broadened to include the charity sector, Catholic Social Services Australia says. CSSA chief executive officer Ursula Stephens said the charity sector remains vulnerable to a slowing economy. “Giving charities and social services access to...
Catholic Social Services Backs Stimulus, But Urges Prudence
March 13, 2020 Catholic Social Services Australia says governments and other key institutions have a duty to respond to the coronavirus challenge with a focus on pursuing the common good. “At a time of social and economic uncertainty, we need concrete measures that support our economy,” CSSA chief executive officer Ursula...
CatholicCare Wollongong – 40th Anniversary
A special thanks to the Illawarra Mercury for creating a wonderful tribute to CatholicCare Wollongong, marking their 40th Anniversary 🎂 The article honour the special people who built the foundations of this organisation, namely Roger Austin and Kath McCormack, while looking at the evolution of social services over time. CatholicCare's mission remains...
NDIS users pay the price when systems serve the bureaucracy
Joe Zabar The Tune review into the National Disability Insurance Scheme should have the government very concerned, not just about the NDIS, but about its collective capacity to deliver government services more broadly. The release of the NDIS review during one of the government's largest mobilisations of support to bushfire-affected communities and businesses may prove to...
CERA – Catholic Emergency Response Australia
CSSA is proud to be leading this whole-of-Church initiative to help people and communities recover from the current bushfire crisis will set the blueprint for how the Catholic Church responds to domestic natural disasters in the future
Catholic Church Plans National Response to Bushfire Crisis
Australia is facing an unprecedented calamity as fire engulfs the land in many places. We have all seen the apocalyptic images, even if we are not in the areas most affected. Lives have been lost, homes and towns have been destroyed, smoke has shrouded large swathes of our...
CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES NETWORK PRIORITISES BUSHFIRE VICTIMS
Supporting families and communities through the trauma and lasting impact of the bushfire devastation in New South Wales and Victoria is a national priority for Catholic Social Services Australia and its members. With staff and volunteers working in some of the most bushfire-affected areas of the country, the national...
Do you celebrate your staff’s achievements like Catholic Care NT?
While we report on program outcomes and impact, it is easy to overlook the importance of celebrating the achievements of staff who continue with their professional development and strengthen our services. Congratulations to the team at Catholic Care NT for your wonderful work in 2019. You can...
Looking Forward to 2020 Catholic Social Services Conference
Following the success of previous biennial conferences, Catholic Social Services Victoria and Catholic Social Services Australia are again partnering to present Serving Our Communities with Courage and Compassion. The conference will be held at the Catholic Leadership Centre, Victoria Parade, East Melbourne on 26-28 February 2020. A significant element of the...
A way forward to COVID-19 economic recovery
• As published Eureka Street 5 May 2020By Joe Zabar Deputy CEO, Catholic Social Services Australia When a global pandemic cast a mighty shadow across Australia, the Prime Minister, premiers and chief ministers rightly recognised that their duty was to prioritise the health and safety of their people. But as some of the health concerns ease...
JobKeeper Package Vital to the Charitable Sector
Media Release April 2, 2020 Catholic Social Services Australia supports the government’s JobKeeper announcement, but says amendments will be necessary to protect thousands of jobs affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. “Charitable organisations that receive funding through government grant programs will find it difficult to demonstrate the required loss of overall turnover to qualify for the JobKeeper activities...
Coronavirus: Australia’s pockets of chronic disadvantaged most vulnerable to consequences of pandemic
They are potentially among the most vulnerable to the consequences of the coronavirus pandemic — the thousands of Australians already captive to persistent disadvantage. 23 March 2020, As published news.com.au By Malcolm Farr | news.com.au They have been short-changed on health care, education, economic capacity and social cohesion, according to a ground-breaking national survey released today. The survey,...
Charity sector must be supported through crisis
The Federal Government’s move to assist small business and protect jobs during the coronavirus crisis must be broadened to include the charity sector, Catholic Social Services Australia says. CSSA chief executive officer Ursula Stephens said the charity sector remains vulnerable to a slowing economy. “Giving charities and social services access to cashflow support will provide greater...
Catholic Social Services Backs Stimulus, But Urges Prudence
March 13, 2020 Catholic Social Services Australia says governments and other key institutions have a duty to respond to the coronavirus challenge with a focus on pursuing the common good. “At a time of social and economic uncertainty, we need concrete measures that support our economy,” CSSA chief executive officer Ursula Stephens said. “The targeted $750 cash...
CatholicCare Wollongong – 40th Anniversary
A special thanks to the Illawarra Mercury for creating a wonderful tribute to CatholicCare Wollongong, marking their 40th Anniversary 🎂 The article honour the special people who built the foundations of this organisation, namely Roger Austin and Kath McCormack, while looking at the evolution of social services over time. CatholicCare's mission remains the same, existing to bring...
NDIS users pay the price when systems serve the bureaucracy
Joe Zabar The Tune review into the National Disability Insurance Scheme should have the government very concerned, not just about the NDIS, but about its collective capacity to deliver government services more broadly. The release of the NDIS review during one of the government's largest mobilisations of support to bushfire-affected communities and businesses may prove to be a mistake if the public...
It’s time for the charity sector to invest in its capacity to shape the public policy agenda ________________________________________
The not-for-profit sector must extend a hand to the Australian Public Service as it undertakes its journey of reform. Our first task is to invest in our capacity to undertake policy advocacy, writes Joe Zabar, deputy CEO of Catholic Social Services Australia.
Catholic Church Plans National Response to Bushfire Crisis
Australia is facing an unprecedented calamity as fire engulfs the land in many places. We have all seen the apocalyptic images, even if we are not in the areas most affected. Lives have been lost, homes and towns have been destroyed, smoke has shrouded large swathes of our country ... Read the full statement...
CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES NETWORK PRIORITISES BUSHFIRE VICTIMS
Supporting families and communities through the trauma and lasting impact of the bushfire devastation in New South Wales and Victoria is a national priority for Catholic Social Services Australia and its members. With staff and volunteers working in some of the most bushfire-affected areas of the country, the national network of Catholic social service...
