By Anthony Barich THE experiences of disadvantaged people are the key to building a truly inclusive Australian society, not forcing people to rely on charity, St Vincent de Paul Society national council chief executive Dr John Falzon said. St Vincent de Paul Society national council CEO Dr John Falzon talks to media at the Society's 2011 Winter Appeal launch at the Perth Town Hall on 25...

In the lead-up to National Youth Week, 1-10 April, The Record presents a feature by Vinnies National Youth representative Sarah Crute about how Vinnies camps provide a bright light for disadvantaged kids Water sports at Waroona Dam in 2006 with Chris Hassett as part of one of the Vinnies' camps. Photo: St Vincent de Paul Society EVERY school holiday period around Australia, hundre...

Catholic social service, health bodies say budget misses the mark. By Anthony Barich Australia’s major Catholic social and health care bodies have criticised the Federal Government’s budget as neglecting single parents and the unemployed. The St Vincent de Paul Society has expressed “grave concerns” about the Budget leaving sole parents and the unemployed &...

How one surprised individual and the St Vincent De Paul Society made the difference in an abused family’s life. It was a warm summer evening. I was enjoying the Christmas spirit with my family and friends. Yes it had been a good day; Mass, presents, sumptuous lunch and then an evening barbecue, good company and a secure laid back atmosphere. At about 9.30pm on Christmas night...

By Robert Hiini Jesus sent them out in pairs and so did the Society of St Vincent de Paul for their annual street appeal throughout Perth.   In it together: SVDP staffers Lisa Guagliardo and Anne Smith, street appeal coordinator Lucinda Ardagh and communications coordinator Deana Tesoriero with Trinity College students Conor McKnight, Michael Mallon, Jakeb Norman and Jame...