The Disability Royal Commission has described the Federal Government’s vaccine rollout to the disability community as “seriously deficient” and lacking in transparency. In a draft report released today, the Commission … Read More
A federal government commitment made to boost funding for domestic violence more than fourmonths ago is still yet to make its way to service providers. The funding, announced in May … Read More
Calls by the OECD to raise the GST to help pay down the federal government’s massive Covid debt would have a devastating impact on low-income earners and under-privileged communities according … Read More
Chair of the Catholic Church’s peak social services body said today that reports Sydney Church leaders are calling for parishioners to be able to attend religious services regardless of their … Read More
There is growing fear among Catholic providers of disability services that the National Disability Insurance Scheme will not deliver the level of support that clients and providers need. Catholic Social … Read More
The projects were chosen following a competitive selection process, and represent different areas of need across Australia. The funding will enable university-community partnerships on short-term collaborative research, with measurable impacts … Read More
Monique Earsman, whose working life has included roles in the federal and ACT parliaments and within the Catholic Church, has been named the new executive director of Catholic Social Services … Read More
The national body representing Catholic social service agencies has backed a proposal to make COVID-19 vaccines mandatory for disability care workers, saying it will keep a vulnerable group of Australians … Read More
Catholic Social Services Australia is deeply concerned that new regulations could silence charities’ advocacy on behalf of vulnerable groups for fear of having their charitable status revoked. The Australian Parliament … Read More
Catholic Social Service Australia chair Francis Sullivan says departing CEO Ursula Stephens has guided the organisation admirably through a period of change, and will be sorely missed as she takes … Read More