Let the Children Be Heard: A Christmas Reflection on Modern Slavery, an event by Catholic Mission, was an inspiring evening of readings and music at St Michael the Archangel Chapel, Leederville, which raised over $17,000 in support of the Kindergarten Centre of the Good Shepherd Sisters at the Fatima Training Centre (FTC) in Bangkok – for the children of women who are vulnerable to modern slavery in all its guises.

John Paul College students participated in the 2021 St Barbara’s Festival, hosted by the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder from 2 to 5 December from 11am to 7pm. Starting with the Miners Memorial Service, family members, mine management, mine rescue personnel, and the broader community gathered in reflection and remembrance of those who have lost their lives in the mining industry. By Amanda Murthy.

In less than two months, Catholic Social Services WA will hold their first of two national symposiums themed “Walking with His people” to raise awareness around supporting and assisting disadvantaged people in WA. By Amanda Murthy.

The Knights of the Southern Cross (KSC) Cathedral Branch 28, in conjunction with the Rotary Club of Elizabeth Quay (REQ), have last month joint ventured in support of St Vincent De Paul’s (Vinnies) “Christmas Appeal” on 21 November, collecting non-perishable food donations and giving food hampers to those in need.

Caritas Australia welcomes the government’s announcement in last week’s federal budget that Australia will increase economic support for COVID-19 response and recovery in its region by $304.7 million over the next two years.

The effects on an on-going pandemic, means tough times for everyone.

Caritas Australia has this week provided an initial $50,000 in crucial emergency relief as part of its Middle East Regional Appeal.

Doorstep Dinners II – the second phase of St Pat’s Community Support Centre’s project collaboration – has commenced earlier this month and expanded to include participants from the Perth metropolitan area.

Heritage-listed olive trees at MercyCare’s Wembley Intergenerational Campus have been returned to their original century-old roots, with MercyCare staff and volunteers harvesting some 87 kilograms of olives thanks to the generous knowledge and assistance of volunteers.

St Vincent de Paul Society (Vinnies) National Council has this month called on the Federal Government to retain JobKeeper and JobSeeker payments to keep Australians out of poverty.