Our Vision

Catholic Social Services Australia envisages a fairer, more inclusive Australian society that reflects and supports the dignity, equality and participation of all people.

Our Mission

Catholic Social Services Australia advances the social service ministry which is integral to the Mission of the Catholic Church in Australia

Contact

Catholic Social Services Australia
22 Theodore Street
PO Box 326 Curtin ACT 2605
Ph: 02 6285 1366
Fax: 02 6283 2399
Contact

Media

Released	Type	Title
10/02/2010	Speech	Parliamentary Breakfast - Father Joe Caddy - Parliament House Canberra
10/02/2010	Speech	Launch - Social Inclusion Paper - Bishop Pat Power - Parliament House Canberra
17/12/2009	Opinion piece	Irresponsible Reporting Misleads on Welfare Quarantining
25/11/2009	Media release	CSSA Cautions Against New Quarantining Arrangements
16/11/2009	Joint media release	Statement from the Catholic Church on the National Apology to people who suffered in institutional care
20/10/2009	Transcript	Doorstop Parliament House - Major Church Providers - Government Must Maintain Social Housing Commitments
19/10/2009	Joint media release	Major Church Providers - Possible Stimulus Package Cut Backs Must Not Target Social Housing
24/09/2009	Media release	Catholic Social Services Australia Delegation Heads for Belgium
15/07/2009	Opinion piece	Communities represent more than dollar values - Frank Quinlan
07/07/2009	Media release	Fair Pay Commission Deals Dud Hand to Poorest Workers in Good Times and Bad
19/06/2009	Media release	Pensions Must Be Set Independently of the Government of the Day
19/05/2009	Media release	Miscalculation Puts Low Income Families Below the Poverty Line
12/05/2009	Opinion piece	2009/10 Budget Stumbles on Social Inclusion - Frank Quinlan
12/05/2009	Media release	CSSA 2009 Federal Budget Response
08/04/2009	Media release	Australian Community Service Industry Group Formed
02/04/2009	Media release	Major Church Providers Say Employment Services Process Needs Overhaul
30/03/2009	Media release	Major Church Providers' Financial Health and Well Being Forum
24/02/2009	Joint media release	Major Church Providers - Employment Package Timely and Positive
13/02/2009	Joint media release	Major Church Providers Are Ready To Act On Today's Stimulus Package
13/02/2009	Joint media release	Major Church Providers Urge Resolution of Stimulus Package
06/02/2009	Joint media release	Major Church Providers - Additional Emergency Relief Funding Welcome
06/02/2009	Joint media release	Major Church Providers Say Stimulus Housing Initiative Worthwhile
03/02/2009	Joint media release	Major Church Providers Welcome The Government's $42 Billion Nation Building and Jobs Plan
27/01/2009	Joint media release	Major Church Providers Welcome Meeting With Deputy Prime Minister
19/12/2008	Media release	Community Must Have a Seat at the Table in Rudd Government's Reform Agenda
18/12/2008	Media release	Historic Meeting of Non Profit Sector in Canberra
15/12/2008	Media release	CPRS Compensation for Low Income Households Welcome But More Work To Do
08/12/2008	Media release	Time for an Independent Entitlements Commission
28/11/2008	Joint media release	Major Church Providers Ask COAG to Discuss Impact of Financial Crisis on Social Services
26/11/2008	Joint media release	Canberra Summit to Highlight Impact of Economic Crisis on Social Services
26/11/2008	Joint media release	Major Church Leaders call for Crisis Response Now
20/11/2008	Joint media release	Canberra Summit to Highlight Impact of Economic Crisis on Social Services
24/10/2008	Media release	Catholic Social Services Australia Awards Honour Innovation and Outstanding Achievement
24/09/2008	Media release	Harsh Compliance Measures Fall Short of Necessary Reforms
22/09/2008	Media release	Don't Play Politics With Pensions
09/09/2008	Media release	National Child Protection Week: Children See Children Do
16/07/2008	Media release	Carbon Poverty On Goverment's Agenda
11/07/2008	Media release	Fair Pay Commission Decision Takes Away Tax Cuts and Overlooks the Plight of Low Paid Working Families
26/06/2008	Media release	CSSA Welcomes Quick Action on Family Tax Benefits for Charity Workers
25/06/2008	Opinion piece	Submitted to The Australian - Frank Quinlan on Tax Changes and Church and Charitable Organisations
24/06/2008	Transcript	Interview Frank Quinlan on ABC Radio (Breakfast With Adam Spencer) - Child Support Changes
19/06/2008	Media release	CSSA Welcomes the Government's Quick Action on Family Tax Benefits for Charity Workers
18/06/2008	Transcript	Interview Frank Quinlan on ABC Radio National (The World Today) - More on Tax Changes and Charities
18/06/2008	Media release	Regardless of the source, tax changes must not disadvantage the charitable sector
17/06/2008	Transcript	Doorstop Parliament House, Frank Quinlan on Impact of Tax Changes on Charitable Sector
17/06/2008	Transcript	Interview Frank Quinlan on ABC Radio National AM - Tax Changes and Charities
17/06/2008	Media release	Tax Changes Will Damage Charitable Sector
22/05/2008	Media release	CSSA Welcomes Homelessness Green Paper
21/05/2008	Media release	CSSA Welcomes Announcement of Social Inclusion Board
16/05/2008	Media release	Coordination the Key to Closing the Gap in Mental Health Services