Joint Statement: Over six years ago, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander delegates ‘from all points of the Southern sky’ gathered together and crafted the Uluru Statement from the Heart. They … Read More
Australia’s major Church providers (Anglicare Australia, Catholic Social Services Australia, St Vincent de Paul Society, The Salvation Army, and UnitingCare Australia) are unanimous in our support for the Aboriginal and … Read More
Catholic Social Services Australia (CSSA) welcomes the passage through Parliament today of the Social Services and Other Legislation Amendment (Strengthening the Safety Net) Act 2023, which will provide targeted cost-of-living … Read More
Minister for Indigenous Australians, Linda Burney, received a standing ovation following her NAIDOC Week address at the National Press Club in Canberra. In her speech, she explained the fundamental purpose … Read More
Catholic Social Services Australia (CSSA) welcomes the social security and cost of living measures in last night’s Federal Budget that will make life a little easier for vulnerable Australians. CSSA … Read More
Politicians from across the aisle, academics, business leaders, community advocates and other prominent Australians have joined in a rare display of unity to urge the Prime Minister to implement the … Read More
Leaders from the six leading faith-based social services charities are urging support of an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice to Parliament to be embedded in the Constitution, as originally … Read More
Catholic Social Services Australia has welcomed today’s announcement that the Albanese Government will provide a permanent visa pathway for existing Temporary Protection Visa (TPV) and Safe Haven Enterprise Visa (SHEV) … Read More
Catholic Social Services Australia has welcomed reports the Albanese May Budget will focus on entrenched disadvantage in the most vulnerable Australian communities. In a podcast with the Guardian Australia and a … Read More
The Federal Government and the Business Council of Australia (BCA) have signed an agreement to expand job opportunities for Australians living with disabilities as part of a broader plan to … Read More