Australian Children and Families Need Greater Certainty
Media Release - 8 September 2020 Catholic Social Services Australia is calling on the Australian Government to ensure the needs... read more
The ‘second wave’ and the Australian economy
Failing to address the unemployment and underemployment challenges facing the nation will have significant impacts on the social and... read more
Disadvantage not all about the hip pocket
As published CathNews 14 July 2020 The research found Australia’s most disadvantaged electorate was Hinkler in regional Queensland. (Pixabay) New research... read more
Being part of Our Place, a community project by Centacare FNQ, has helped the refugee community maintain zero covid-19 cases locally.
CENTACARE FNQ PRESS RELEASE - 13 JULY 2020 Since 2018, Centacare FNQ has been facilitating Our Place - a federally... read more
JobKeeper, JobSeeker Decisions a Test for Morrison Government
Media Release - 14 July 2020 The Morrison Government’s decision on the future of the Jobkeeper and Jobseeker payments must... read more
Where are the most disadvantaged parts of Australia? New research shows it’s not just income that matters
This article first appeared in The Conversation 13 July 2020 New research on disadvantage in Australia has found the gap... read more
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... read more
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... read more
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... read more
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... read more
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... read more
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... read more
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... read more
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... read more
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... read more
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,... read more
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... read more
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... read more
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... read more
Bushfire emergencies: how you can help
As Australia’s bushfire crisis continues, firefighters have been injured, lost their homes and, tragically, lost their lives. Many people... read more
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... read more
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... read more
Catholic social services team up to battle disadvantage
More than 20 Catholic social service providers from across Australia have joined with researchers from the Australian National University... read more
Statement on the 6th Anniversary of Australia’s Mandatory and Indefinite Offshore Detention Policy
From the Catholic Outlook. This weekend marks the sixth anniversary of former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd’s announcement that no person... read more
New Catholic social services CEO plans on working closely with government
Former Labor candidate for Goulburn, Parliamentary Secretary and Senator, Dr Ursula Stephens is again back in a leadership role... read more
Dr Ursula Stephens accepts the baton
The clichéd comment to make to someone about to take over from someone else who is well-known and highly... read more
Long-time CSSA employee gets papal honour
Mary Clare Jamieson, CSSA’s director of corporate services, was bestowed the symbol of honour of the Exalted Cross –... read more
Ursula Stephens to lead Catholic Social Services Australia
Catholic Social Services Australia Chair Dr Maria Harries says she is delighted to announce that Dr Ursula Stephens will... read more
CSSA’s 2019 Federal Election Statement
Catholic Social Services Australia has just published its Federal Election Statement. CSSA is calling on the Parliament and the incoming government... read more
CSSA’s 2019 Federal Election Statement
Catholic Social Services Australia has just published its Federal Election Statement. CSSA is calling on the Parliament and the incoming government... read more
Easter Sky News interview with Fr Frank Brennan SJ, CSSA’s CEO
A broad-ranging interview including Newstart; NDIS; energy policy; asylum seekers and refugees; and the ongoing leadership and inspiration of Pope... read more
The NDIS: another important choice at this Federal Election
As published CathNews, 17 April 2018 BY BRENTON PROSSER PHD, DIRECTOR RESEARCH, CSSA Federal Budget week was another significant one for... read more
Social and Economic Benefits of Improving Mental Health
Submission to the Productivity Commission The Productivity Commission is holding an Inquiry to examine the effect of mental health on people's ability... read more
Church calls for living wage for Australian families
The Church has made submissions on the minimum wage since 2003 with a focus on low-paid workers and their... read more
Christian charity must start with God: Lismore Bishop
The first call for those working in social services is to see the need of others through the eyes... read more
Australian Catholic Bishops Conference – Statement on Refugees and Asylum Seekers
STATEMENT FROM THE ACBC PRESIDENT ARCHBISHOP MARK COLERIDGE Our elected representatives have returned home for Christmas without resolving the offshore... read more
The ‘second wave’ and the Australian economy
Failing to address the unemployment and underemployment challenges facing the nation will have significant impacts on the social and... read more
JobKeeper, JobSeeker Decisions a Test for Morrison Government
Media Release - 14 July 2020 The Morrison Government’s decision on the future of the Jobkeeper and Jobseeker payments must... read more
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... read more
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... read more
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... read more
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... read more
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... read more
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... read more
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,... read more
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.... read more
