Caritas Australia has announced the launch of Project Compassion 2026, its Lenten fundraising and awareness appeal that attracts participation from 1700 schools and 1200 parishes across Australia annually. This year, Caritas Australia is calling on the community to Unite Against Poverty. For six weeks, schools, students, parishes and individuals are encouraged to donate, participate in T...

Unite Against Poverty. That is the theme for Caritas Australia’s Project Compassion 2026 appeal that will be officially launched on Sunday 15 February at a Mass held at St Mary’s Cathedral, celebrated by Bishop Don Sproxton, Auxiliary Bishop of Perth. This year’s appeal focusses on four stories from around the world - Tanzania, Bangladesh, Fiji, and a special emergency appeal in Gaza. ...

With the season of Lent commencing on the 18th of February, Caritas Australia is encouraging individuals, schools, parishes and community groups across the country to register for The Long Walk for Water challenge and walk in solidarity with the 703 million people worldwide who still live without safe drinking water. Launched in 2025 as part of Project Compassion, The Long Walk for Water en...

Despite the difficulties for her mother to afford school fees, Irene attended school for as long as she could.

Spending most of his time at home completing household chores with his family, harvesting vegetables, feeding chickens and cooking meals, Lam felt increasingly isolated and far from his dream of becoming a graphic designer.

Through the support of Caritas Australia and the generosity of its supporters, Caritas Australia was able to partner with Caritas Samoa to support Toefu-ata’iga’s school.

Caritas Australia has announced the launch of Project Compassion 2025, its Lenten fundraising and awareness appeal. Annually, 1,700 schools and 1,200 parishes across Australia take part, with Caritas Australia calling on the community to Unite Against Poverty for Project Compassion this year.

Each year, 1,700 schools and 1,200 parishes across Australia take part through school and parish events that remain at the heart of Project Compassion.

Catholic Earthcare Coordinator, Alice Carwardine, for Caritas Australia, said as Catholics we are called by God, and the writings of Pope Francis, to show greater care for our common home.

During her time as CEO, Kirsty stewarded the organisation through a pandemic and transitioned to new governance with the incorporation of Caritas Australia.