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Annual Report 2007/2008St Vincent de Paul Society NSW/ACT

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2 ‘‘The St Vincent de Paul Society is a lay Catholic organisation that aspires to live the Gospel message by serving Christ in the poor with love, respect, justice and joy, and by working to shape a more just and compassionate society.

Our mission

Our vision

The St Vincent de Paul Society is a lay Catholic organisation that aspires to live the Gospel message by serving Christ in the poor with love, respect, justice and joy, and by working to shape a more just and compassionate society.

The St Vincent de Paul Society aspires to be recognised as a caring Catholic charity offering “a hand up” to people in need. We do this by respecting their dignity, sharing our hope, and encouraging them to take control of their own destiny.

Privacy Statement

Because the St Vincent de Paul Society respects the privacy of the people it serves, the names of any clients featured in this report have been changed and pictorial models used.

The Annual Report of the St Vincent de Paul Society NSW/ACT is produced by the Community and Corporate Relations Team of the St Vincent de Paul Society NSW/ACT, January 2009.

Text provided by the staff of the St Vincent de Paul Society NSW, Cardinal George Pell, Barbara Ryan, Peter Sharp, Beverley Kerr, and Michael Callaghan.

Editing and Design by Rachel Anne Irvine.

St Vincent de Paul Society NSW ABN: 46 472 591 335

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CONTENTSA Message from the Cardinal, Cardinal George PellA Message from the President, Barbara Ryan

Vice President’s Report, Peter SharpVice President’s Report, Beverley KerrVice President’s Report, Michael Callaghan

Armidale Diocesan ReportBathurst Diocesan ReportBroken Bay Diocesan ReportCanberra/Goulburn Archdiocesan ReportLismore Diocesan ReportMaitland/Newcastle Diocesan ReportParramatta Diocesan ReportSydney Archdiocesan ReportWagga Wagga Diocesan ReportWilcannia/Forbes Diocesan ReportWollongong Diocesan Report

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State Council Directory

Armidale Diocesan DirectoryBathurst Diocesan DirectoryBroken Bay Diocesan DirectoryCanberra/Goulburn Diocesan DirectoryLismore Diocesan DirectoryMaitland/Newcastle Diocesan DirectoryParramatta Diocesan DirectorySydney Archdiocesan DirectoryWagga Wagga Diocesan DirectoryWilcnnia/Forbes Diocesan DirectoryWollongong Diocesan Directory

4 ‘‘I wish to record my thanks and the thanks of the Catholic community for the generous and committed service extended by the St Vincent de Paul Society and all its staff and members to those in need.

A MESSAGE FROM THE CARDINALCardinal George Pell, Archbishop of Sydney

It has been another great year of service by the St Vincent de Paul Society NSW/ACT.

The Disaster Recovery Team increased its preparedness to respond to major events, adding doorknock communications to its standing provision of essential material support. The Team’s capacity was further expanded, with community partners and the Federal Government funding the training of Disaster Recovery leaders, greatly enhancing the Team’s ability to assist people caught in disastrous events.

A renewed commitment to social justice on the part of the Society led to initiatives, including research

and advocacy initiatives engaging issues ranging from domestic violence, homelessness and refugees, through to the ongoing drought. June 2008 saw the release of the major research report, ‘Residents at Risk’, detailing the predicament of disadvantaged caravan park residents, plus a range of communications to raise awareness of social justice issues among the Society members, media and other stakeholders.

Vinnies Centres (shops) benefited from a financial study of all outlets. Operational training packages also assisted in the implementation of new efficiencies state wide. The branding of Vinnies Centres continued to be a focus, with a view to increasing public recognition of the Society’s outlets, which now have a presence in 267 locations across NSW.

The Society’s 39 homeless services and facilities under Matthew Talbot Homeless Services continued to develop all facets of their capacity to respond to current and emerging trends in homelessness. Visits by Federal Government Ministers to several of the Society’s hostels and refuges greatly enhanced awareness, support and willingness to act at the Federal level regarding the ongoing crisis of homelessness.

Homelessness and poverty were the focus of the Society’s Winter Appeal, which adopted the theme, “this time it’s personal”, to raise awareness and funds by giving the public an insight into the lives of people experiencing disadvantage.

The Rural Task Force, one of the Society’s newest initiatives continued to visit communities suffering in the grip of the worst drought on record. Stories of heartbreak and devastation continue, however, the compassion, material and spiritual support of the Task Force helped assure struggling rural communities that they did not have to face their problems alone.

The Society’s homelessness and mental health conference held in October 2007 drew experts from around the nation, bringing the latest research and practice in the field of mental health to the forefront of the Society’s work in this area. The ‘Mate Helping Mate’ DVD, a mental health resource for rural Australians was launched, proving to be an invaluable resource for people suffering ‘drought stress’ and depression.

SPARK, one of the Society’s newest Special Works provided refugee children and their families with community support in collaboration with schools across the metropolitan area. The SPARK programme has forged vital sustaining links between refugees and the mainstream community.

In addition to its Buddies Days and Kids Camps, respite programmes for disadvantaged children, Vinnies Youth and Young Adult members piloted the Rural Relief programme to aid rural youth affected by the drought. I am especially grateful for the role that Vinnies Youth played in World Youth Day in July, and the involvement of the Society in preparing for this monumental spiritual event.

Once again I wish to record my thanks and the thanks of the Catholic community for the generous and committed service extended by the St Vincent de Paul Society and all its staff and members to those in need. Their work continues to bring the light of Christ and the love of the Christian community to the marginalized and disadvantaged, and my prayers and good wishes go with the Society for the year ahead.

George Cardinal PellArchbishop of Sydney

5‘‘The Society’s ability to effectively anticipate, adapt and respond to the array of changing conditions hinges on our capacity to change and renew.

A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENTBarbara Ryan, NSW State President

In many ways, the past year can be characterised as a period of intense change and renewal. This is a healthy process, one that is fundamental to the St Vincent de Paul Society’s capacity to effectively carry-out its good works. Importantly, it is also a process faithful to the vision of our principle founder, Blessed Frederic Ozanam.

Regarding the Society’s leadership, John O’Neill retired as State President in September of 2007. On behalf of State Council, members, volunteers and employees, I offer my sincere thanks to John. Much of the Society’s current ability to grow and respond to emerging forms of need can be attributed to John’s astute leadership and his steadfast commitment to the Vincentian vocation.

In acknowledging the work of my predecessors over the past year, I must also thank Raymond James who assumed the role of Acting President during the period spanning from September 2007 through to my appointment in February 2008. Raymond’s stewardship of the Society enabled the consolidation and expansion of various key initiatives vital to shoring up our ability to meet the considerable socio-economic challenges that lay ahead.

Continuing on the theme of change, 2007/2008 saw a series of developments both globally and locally having a direct bearing on the nature of our work alongside disadvantaged and marginalised people. The ongoing housing affordability crisis continued to place many people at heightened risk of homelessness and impede the ability of others to find pathways out of homelessness; drastic increases in the costs of essentials like food, petrol and utilities placed countless families and individuals under considerable stress; and, the worst drought on record pushed many rural communities to breaking point. The emerging global financial crisis threatens to only compound this level of need.

The Society’s ability to effectively anticipate, adapt and respond to the array of changing conditions hinges on our capacity to change and renew. This consideration has been central in the manner in which we plan, implement and evaluate the many programs and initiatives detailed throughout this Annual Report. It is also a factor driving the strategies I have put in place as President. Of course, the key to making this work is effective communication. I am very conscious of the need to improve the way the Society communicates, not just internally, but with other stakeholders, including government, the social services sector, and most importantly, the people we serve.

Since commencing as President I have been working with members, volunteers and staff to bring the following key points together through our collective efforts: (1) a renewed commitment to the ethos and foundation values of the Society; (2) a deepening of our Catholic faith; (3) a renewed confidence and respect for the Society’s governing body, the State Council; and (4) a renewal of communication and collegiality across all levels of the Society.

I am convinced that realising these goals will help the St Vincent de Paul Society to, firstly, better serve the poor and continue to remain faithful the spirit and culture envisaged by the its founders, and secondly, capable of adapting and responding to new and emerging challenges.

No organisation, particularly a volunteer one, can survive without ongoing commitment from many wonderful people. Our Society is a combination of 1000 employee positions and in excess of 19,000 volunteer roles. These Vincentians continue to support the less fortunate in our communities embodying a spirit of Christian love in line with the Gospel message. Our community would be in a much poorer situation without them and on behalf of the many thousands assisted I gratefully acknowledge their support.

Barbara RyanPresidentSt Vincent de Paul Society NSW

6 ‘‘In recent years $30 million has been invested in services at the Matthew Talbot Hostel, the Ozanam Learning Centre, Frederic House and Vincentian Village.

Peter SharpVice President, Finance

VICE PRESIDENT’S REPORTPeter Sharp, Vice President, Finance

Finance: NSW/ACT revenue for the year increased by 16% on the previous year to $103.9 m. Outlays increased by 13% to $96.4 m. The surplus generated was $7.5 m. Cash inflow for the year was $19.8 m. This result reflects both the growth in retail sales and the increased demand on services supplied to clients who seek our support. Funding costs for those seeking assistance totalled $46.2 m. Once again this increased outlay has been primarily directed at homeless person services, mental health services, drought relief and the provision of food. Net assets at 30 June 2008 totalled $378.4 m. Capital Expenditure Projects to the value of $56 million were approved and committed by the Evaluation Approvals Group during the 2007/2008 year. Increased involvement and support was planned and committed to for the provision of homeless services across the state. In recent years $30 million has been invested in services at the Matthew Talbot Hostel, the Ozanam Learning Centre, Frederic House and Vincentian Village. This increased level of expenditure will continue with further investment outside the metropolitan area of Sydney as a priority in 2009 and beyond.

Occupational Health & Safety: Occupational Health & Safety programs play a significant role in providing a safe, healthy and enjoyable environment for members, volunteers and employees in all works conducted by the Society. Responsibility for OH&S is shared between the individual and the operation. Safe practices and systems are developed and implemented through extensive training and audit. Certified OH&S auditors are employed to conduct regular audits to ensure that members, volunteers and employees work in a safe environment.

Insurance: Insurance programs provide cover for members, volunteers and employees. This is in addition to cover applied to buildings and contents; public liability and professional indemnity for the Society’s protection. Insurance claims are at an all time low largely attributed to extensive training and significant changes in attitude by Society members, volunteers and employees who are working to implement safe practices and procedures. Considerable savings in premiums means the Society can provide more funding to assist people in need.

PORTFOLIO:FinanceOccupational Health & SafetyInsurance

Information Systems Child protectionEmployment RelationsCommunity & Corporate Relations Retail Operations

7‘‘A revised, easy to read workplace manual for staff was also introduced outlining Society employment policies including paid maternity leave and study leave provisions.

Information Systems: Information Systems or GWIS (Good Works Information System) successfully launched in 2005 and continually updated since then, has significantly improved financial management and daily operational controls. The roll out of the client history component of GWIS continued in 2007/2008 and is set to launch in late 2008. The completion of the project will improve information management and in turn the quality of service available to clients. Ongoing upgrades to software and hardware improved information systems across the board and will ensure more effective and less costly operations in the future.

Child Protection: Child Protection is about keeping children safe from abuse and protecting them from people who are primarily unable to care for them; unsuitable to work with them; or are seeking to exploit or take advantage of them. The Society’s Child Protection Policy and Procedures document is the cornerstone of State Council Policy to address these concerns. In 2007/2008, the Society’s Child Protection Officer was in regular contact with a myriad of stake holder groups and government and private agencies and provided submissions to the Australian Government Department of Families, Housing Community Services and the Indigenous Affairs (FaHCSIA) paper ’Australia’s Children: Safe And Well’. Employment Relations: Employment Relations has been an area of increased Society emphasis over the year 2007/2008 and many changes have been introduced with the active participation and involvement of employees across the State. Developments in industrial relations laws in the past year gave the Society the opportunity to escalate planned changes. Considerable time and energy has been devoted to introducing collective agreements in collaboration with employees in which pay and conditions are determined, discussed and agreed upon with staff. This strategy addresses the Society’s goals of being the employer of choice within the charitable sector in NSW, increased training, education and professional development of employees and reduced compliance and administrative costs. A revised, easy to read workplace manual for staff was also introduced outlining Society employment policies including paid maternity leave and study leave provisions. The employee relations roll out will continue in 2008/2009.

Community and Corporate Relations: Community and Corporate Relations was very productive throughout 2007/2008 continuing to manage traditional fundraising and marketing activities while also preparing for World Youth Day and the Vinnies World Youth 4 Justice Concert. Events income suffered due to an event cancellation and the equine flu while newsletters and appeals exceeded fundraising targets bringing in returns of up to 20% extra on the previous year for the Winter Appeal. Bequests left to the Society in 2007/2008 were a much appreciated and acknowledged source of funding. The Society marked a special milestone in April 2008 at the Great Hall at Sydney University, with the launch of ’Captain Charles: Engineer of Charity‘, a book detailing the life of Charles O’Neill, the founder of the Society in NSW and New Zealand. The Society continued to receive mostly favorable publicity receiving over 14,000 mentions in the various forms of media during the year.

8 ‘‘Updated structures and philosophies must evolve to retain relevance to changes occurring around us, while we remain committed unambiguously to traditional Vincentian values simply focused on supporting those many people seeking Society support.

World Youth Day saw a significant effort from across the Society through official events and because of the generosity of Society members and volunteers in hosting pilgrims and providing clothes; blankets; sleeping bags; toiletries and other items to assist the pilgrims.

Retail Operations: Retail trading through 267 Vinnies Centres state-wide continued to be a successful operation and an important source of funding for the Society in 2007/2008. A surplus of $15.4 million from retail sales was generated for distribution to those who seek Society support. This surplus was in addition to requests from Conferences for goods to be supplied without charge to clients in need who seek assistance. Vinnies Centres success continued to be underpinned by committed volunteers supported by paid employees where necessary. The network of Vinnies Centres in both the city and country ensured that the Society was able to assist many local areas across the State. Continued operation of many of these Vinnies Centres is on a needs basis to provide assistance for local communities/suburbs where required.

The future goals of the Society have been clearly enunciated by the State President and the State Council are already engaged in assessing a basis for future direction to continue to benefit people in need. The amount of effort required to review, evaluate and introduce the determined direction will be substantial and require understanding and patience from both members and employees. Updated structures and philosophies must evolve to retain relevance to changes occurring around us, while we remain committed unambiguously to traditional Vincentian values simply focused on supporting those many people seeking Society support. The one certainty is that demands on the Society will continue to increase in both complexity and number.

9‘‘Throughout the year, dedicated Task Force members travelled vast distances to assist farming families and rural communities.

Beverley KerrVice President

PORTFOLIO:Rural Task ForceDisaster RecoveryMigrant & RefugeesSPARKAboriginal PartnershipDisability Vocation ServicesFamily ServicesBudget CounsellingCare & Assistance CentreCare of the Mentally IllCompeer

VICE PRESIDENT’S REPORTBeverley Kerr, Vice President

Rural Task Force: ‘We See’; ‘We Hear’; ‘We Help’. During the 2007/2008 financial year, the Rural Task Force continued to travel throughout the State visiting and speaking with farmers and rural business suffering the drought. Schools in isolated and disadvantaged areas were once again assisted financially for end of year excursions, swimming lessons and Christmas parties. Throughout the year, dedicated Task Force members travelled vast distances to assist farming families and rural communities. The State Youth Team held a Rural Relief program in Forbes for the youth in surrounding country areas, which was a huge success. This coincided with the Task Force visit to Warren. Through a newly developed partnership with WorkCover, they have offered assistance to farmers through the Task Force. They will conduct free OH&S workshops, and will also provide financial support for local mental health awareness workshops and initiatives. The Rural Task Force is a Special Work of State Council and is committed to supporting Rural NSW in the long term.

Disaster Recovery: The Society has signed a ‘Memorandum of Understanding’ with the State Government and other community partners to provide, blankets, mattresses and toiletries in the case of a disaster. The last major disaster were the Maitland /Newcastle floods in June 2007. Society members responded promptly and helped the local community rebuild their lives over many months. This year also saw the development of the Joint Team Leader Training Session, a $140,000 grant from the Federal Government to D.o.C.s. to employ a person to research, develop and write a training package, and to roll it out across the State.

Migrant and Refugees: In 2007/2008, Migrants and Refugees was a very active and busy arm of the Society. There are Asylum Seekers who have no legal status, money, work rights or access to Centrelink payments. Many have no where to live and speak little English. State Council granted $200,000 for VASA (Vinnies Asylum Seeker Allowance) to help refugees find somewhere to live and to help them to survive day-to-day. Other assistance provided to refugees included the provision of text books and course fees for TAFE students and driving lessons to help those who do have work visas to obtain employment e.g. fruit picking or driving vehicles. Camps and sporting activities were also provided to refugee children. In May, the Maitland/Newcastle Refugee Committee ran a very successful weekend camp in for mothers and children. The Fairfield Vietnamese community organised a fundraising dinner in March to express their gratitude for the assistance they received from the St Vincent de Paul Society when they arrived in Australia over 30 years ago. The event raised $35.000. A similar fundraising dinner was held in Wollongong raising $12,182.

10 ‘‘Over the year, SPARK ran for eight weeks in five primary schools in the Parramatta Diocese and Sydney Archdiocese during term three. Over 120 young volunteers assisted more than 150 children every week.

SPARK: St Vincent de Paul Society Assisting Refugee Kids (SPARK) is a Special Work of State Council that grew significantly throughout 2007/2008. SPARK provides refugee children and their families with community support through schools. Over the year, SPARK ran for eight weeks in five primary schools in the Parramatta Diocese and Sydney Archdiocese during term three. Over 120 young volunteers assisted more than 150 children every week. The success of SPARK is illustrated by the Wagga Wagga and Lismore Diocese’ interest in launching the program in their areas. The SPARK programme has provided better results for children and families while they settle into their new country and has bridged the gap between the school and the community.

Aboriginal Partnership: A new steering committee was established for this important portfolio to address the great need within the Aboriginal community across NSW and inner city. Housing, medical, education, mental health and disability are only a few of the problems that are faced by this community. This work will continue in 2008/2009.

Disability Vocation Services: As a Special Work of St Vincent de Paul Society, Ozanman Industries is strongly committed to enhancing the lives of people with disabilities. Over the year, Ozanam Industries at two locations in North Ryde and Stanmore serviced a number of large corporates; small to medium sized businesses; government departments and leading banking and financial institutions with their mail fulfilment and packaging requirements. At Stanmore they also assembled show bags and continued to bake Communion Hosts (Altar Bread) . Employees were excited to win the contract to produce 1 million Hosts for World Youth Day. West Ryde purchased a new mailing machine that enabled the Society to submit quotations for larger mail work during the year. The work centre at Coonamble, which employs 26 people with disabilities continued with their commercial laundry, car wash operation, recycling and distribution centre and a small retail outlet. The Society’s Disability Vocation Services rely on contracts from across the State to ensure their dedicated and vulnerable workers remain employed.

Family Services: Family Services provides temporary housing; care and assistance centres; long day care centres and holiday cottages to families in need. In 2007/2008, services that operate in Northern Beaches, Inner City and Western Sydney continued to develop programs to help clients to move forward and take control of their lives. The Caroline Chisholm Centre for Social Justice at Emerton and the Margaret Druitt Day Care Centre were made a Special Work of State Council. A new Care and Support Cottage at Kandos in the Bathurst Diocese was completed to benefit clients in that area. No Interest Loans Schemes (NILS) were run through Corrimal, Wagga Wagga, Northern Beaches and St Ives. This program offers small loans at no interest for the purchase of necessary household items mainly white goods, which also enables clients to gain a credit rating, when the loan has been repaid.

11‘‘In Sydney Compeer programs alone, there are now 137 matches with some having been matched for 12 years.

Budget Counselling: Budget Counselling continued to be an important aspect of Conference work with 34 fully trained budget counsellors working continually across the State. Full training for Budget Counsellors in level 1, 2 and 3 was conducted throughout the year by the Learning Services Team at Lewisham.

Care and Assistance Centre: Located in the grounds of Lewisham, volunteers at the Care and Assistance Centre worked hard throughout the year providing assistance and a hot meal to vulnerable people who needed immediate assistance while they waited for Conference support. The dedicated team of volunteers were faced with challenging situations on a daily basis but they treated each person in a non-judgmental way. Over the year, the number of people attending the Centre increased due to spiralling living costs. The Care Centre is an important work of State Council as many non-Government and Government agencies refer clients for immediate assistance.

Care of the Mentally Ill: A major achievement for mental health in 2007/2008 was the release of the second edition of the ‘Mate Helping Mate’ DVD in conjunction with the Rural Task Force, to highlight the awareness of social isolation and depression in remote and rural drought affected areas. Over 4.000 DVD’s were distributed in the last 12 months and have become well known and used across NSW and interstate. The President of the Care of People with a Mental Illness Advisory Committee distributed 727 Christmas cards and gifts to men and women living with a mental illness who have no family.

COMPEER: A Special Work of the Society, Compeer, the Society’s friendship program for people with a mental illness continued to grow during the year. In early 2007, Compeer Sydney was awarded the prestigious NSW NAB Volunteer award for Best Practice in Volunteering. The eight Compeer programs in NSW at Albury; Griffith; Warrawong; Macarthur-Wingecarribee; Blacktown; Lewisham; Chatswood and Central Coast organised a number of BBQ’s; Christmas parties; coffee afternoons; craft groups; social gatherings and Compeer dinners during the year. Matched friendships continued to grow over the year. In Sydney Compeer programs alone, there are now 137 matches with some having been matched for12 years. This year also saw the third Compeer Conference with attendees from NSW, VIC, ACT and SA.

12 ‘‘Learning Services has had a busy year conducting training sessions across the State on an extensive rand of topics. They are also preparing a series of lectures for the forthcoming Regional Presidents Seminar.

Michael CallaghanVice President

VICE PRESIDENT’S REPORTMichael Callaghan, Vice President

Spirituality: The Committee for Spirituality is working well. Spiritual Reflection Guides were produced, and well received, throughout the year and we are currently working on producing innovative guides as additional support for our members. The new Mission Statement has been sent out. Our Spiritual Advisor Bill Johnston has been very busy supporting both State Council and various spiritual reflection days held throughout the State.

Literature: This work is essential in keeping our members and others informed. The major highlight of the year was the publication of the book on Charles Gordon O’Neill, written by Steven Utick.

Social Justice: Senior Researcher Dr Andy Marks has been extremely busy producing articles for the media and undertaking a number of studies to produce reports on issues including homelessness and the cost of living. Dr Marks has also addressed various organisations and groups across a broad range of topics relevant to this portfolio.

Learning Services: Learning Services has had a busy year conducting training sessions across the State on an extensive range of topics. They are also preparing a series of lectures for the forthcoming Regional Presidents Seminar. While somewhat overstretched for staff, our Learning Services Manager, George Owen seems to pull the rabbit out of the hat when needed!

Overseas Partnerships: This work continues unabated with a number of new projects. We said farewell to Kevin Walsh as a chairman of this committee who has been ably succeeded by Mike Reynolds.

Volunteer Development: The committee has been extremely busy and has come up with some innovative suggestions for our consideration. Kate Scholl has been travelling across the State to various regions to present recruitment sessions which have been well received.

Caroline Chisholm Centre For Social Justice: Work at Mount Druitt is as busy as ever and we are seeing a greater number of homeless people. A willing band of volunteers and professional people contribute daily through interviews, training and support to a wide variety of clients. Overall responsibility for this work has been transferred to State Council. The Committee and John Stone (Manager) look forward to a productive and harmonious relationship.

PORTFOLIO:Spiritual FormationLiteratureSocial JusticeLearning ServicesOverseas Partnership & DevelopmentVolunteer DevelopmentCaroline Chisholm Centre for Social Justice

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Sydney

Armidale

Lightning Ridge

Bourke Walgett

Cobar

Broken Hill

Wentworth

Balranald Hay

Deniliquin

Wagga Wagga

Griffith

West Wyalong

Tumut

Leeton

Bega

Narooma

Batemans Bay

Ulladulla

WollongongBowralGoulburn

Parkes

Mudgee

Bathurst

Katoomba

Moree

Inverell

Narrabri

Gunnedah

Tweed Heads

Coffs Harbour

Nambucca Heads

Tamworth

Port Macquarie

TareeMuswellbrook

SingletonNelson Bay

Newcastle

Gosford

MaitlandLithgow

Wilcannia/Forbes

Bathurst

Wagga Wagga

Canberra/Goulburn

ArmidaleLismore

Maitland/Newcastle

Wollongong

Sydney

Broken BayParramattaBroken Bay

Albury

Cooma

Young

Dubbo

Orange

Glen Innes

LismoreBallina

Grafton

Windsor

NowraYass

Canberra

Statistics by DioceseArmidale DioceseEstimated PopulationAverage Household Income

Bathurst DioceseEstimated PopulationAverage Household Income

Broken Bay DioceseEstimated PopulationAverage Household Income

Canberra/Goulburn ArchdioceseEstimated PopulationAverage Household Income

Lismore DioceseEstimated PopulationAverage Household Income

Maitland/Newcastle DioceseEstimated PopulationAverage Household Income

Parramatta DioceseEstimated PopulationAverage Household Income

Sydney ArchdioceseEstimated PopulationAverage Household Income

Wagga Wagga DioceseEstimated PopulationAverage Household Income

Wilcannia/Forbes DioceseEstimated PopulationAverage Household Income

Wollongong DioceseEstimated PopulationAverage Household Income

186,982$52,585

222,425$57,289

902,415$91,478

578,821$80,419

479,596$48,989

664,427$60,409

985,426$75,133

2,160,077$82,933

159,343$56,719

112,265$51,422

650,997$64,811

14 ‘‘Demand for assistance increased as a result of escalating living and housing costs. During the year, the Society helped people struggling to cover bond costs and rent in advance of tenancy.

ARMIDALE STATISTICALoverviewdiocese

The Armidale Diocese is second in size to the Wilcannia/Forbes Diocese and embraces a wide range of climatic zones from mountains to plains. Agriculturally, this diversity means that land can be used for various purposes, from the grazing of cattle and sheep to dryland and irrigated cropping of wheat and cotton.

The effect of the ongoing drought does not impact on the Diocese to the same extent as it would if we were restricted to one form of agriculture. The Armidale Diocese

was represented at all of the Rural Task Force meetings held during the year and introduced ‘farm visitation’ in the most severely drought-affected areas.

Demand for assistance increased as a result of escalating living and housing costs. During the year, the Society helped people struggling to cover bond costs and rent in advance of tenancy.

The twenty-six Conferences in the Diocese assisted the marginalised through a combination of home visits, interviews at selected Centres or by phone in some drought-affected locations where face-to-face assistance is not geographically feasible. Government support through Emergency Relief Funding, as well as vouchers for electricity, gas and telephones, helped the Society provide relief during 2007/2008.

The Armidale Diocese has undertaken the upgrade and improvement of its Vinnies Centres. The Centres, which have previously been built or renovated with limited funding or expertise, are in urgent need of renovation. In order to meet OH&S standards, and provide reasonable comfort for the clients and volunteers, this renovation is crucial. This upgrade will take years of concentrated planning, and budgeting, to be achieved. An extensive update of Vinnies signage, both indoor and outdoor, is also being implemented across our Centres. These upgrades will enable our Centres to continue to be a crucial point of contact for people in need, a great place to shop and critical source of funding for our good works.

Don HewittArmidale Diocesan President

Number of:Regional CouncilsSpecial WorksVinnies CentresConferencesYouth & Young Adult ConferencesHome visitations by Conference MembersTotal Volunteers

Number of Members:Conference MembersYouth and Young Adult MembersSpecial Work Members

Number of persons assisted through:Regional Council Referral RoomsConferencesYouth & Young Adult ConferencesSpecial WorksCentresTotal

Support:Client support (financial):Client support (in-kind):

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19262

7,769907

225200

1,47014,347

4200

2,18818,425

$635,000$71,158

15‘‘As a result of the great efforts of members and volunteers, a Night Patrol Van and Soup Kitchen were established in Orange and are now operating to fill a need in the community.

BATHURST STATISTICALoverviewdiocese

During 2007/2008, World Youth Day had a profound effect on people in the Bathurst Diocese, especially those who attended the Bathurst events, over 300 pilgrims from 32 countries attended. Pilgrims overcame language barriers by talking with their arms and hands. The first Mass celebrated was an eye opener to everyone with nineteen priests mostly young men in their twenties.

St Brigid’s Conference in Dubbo celebrated its 85th anniversary, a milestone event attended by many current and past members. A member, who has given 63 years of service to the Society gave a wonderful talk on the history of the Conference.

The Diocesan Drought Support team worked tirelessly with drought-affected communities and farmers as well as with the Rural Task Force coordinated by State Council. Whilst the drought cannot be fixed, the Society has been able to provide significant assistance to individuals and families. The assistance has taken the form of financial help but just as importantly emotional support during times of stress. The Sydney Symphony Orchestra held a concert in aid of drought relief at the Bathurst Entertainment Centre. The Governor and many dignitaries from Sydney were present and the evening was enjoyed by all.

The Diocesan Council has taken a greater interest in mental health issues and will continue to do so in the future. It is likely that the Compeer program, the Society’s friendship program, will be introduced in the coming year.

As a result of the great efforts of members and volunteers, a Night Patrol Van and Soup Kitchen were established in Orange and are now operating to fill a need in the community. The support from local businesses has been remarkable with a lot of groceries and other items being donated on a regular basis.

The Diocese has commenced its Centre refurbishment program and the response from volunteers and the public has been overwhelmingly positive.

Gillian FergusonBathurst Diocesan President





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18255

10,674936

23410022

028,958

014

7,21836,190

$785,000$174,405

16 ‘‘The Broken Bay Diocese’s overseas assistance funding doubled through Twinning and Assist-a-Student programs. In addition, the Diocese was able to sponsor World Youth Day pilgrims from twinned countries of India, Indonesia, Thailand, Pakistan and Fiji.

BROKEN BAYdiocese

The Society in Broken Bay continues with its emphasis on the spiritual formation of its members so that we can go out into our nation to work for and in the place of Christ.

World Youth Day was a major project of our Youth Team in 2007/2008. Broken Bay Youth services continued their involvement in the kids holiday camp, school education programs and night patrol services. Youth Reach has recently obtained new and enlarged premises at Brookvale to further assist their clients.

The Broken Bay Diocese’s overseas assistance funding doubled through Twinning and Assist-A-Student programs. In addition, the Diocese was able to sponsor World Youth Day pilgrims from twinned countries of India, Indonesia, Thailand, Pakistan and Fiji.

The Broken Bay Diocese continued to offer training to members involved in the Society’s ‘good works’. The recent launch of Captain Charles: Engineer of Charity, the biography of the Society’s founder in NSW, was one way of highlighting Charles O’Neill’s contribution to the Society. The publication of this book has been significant to members.

During the year, Conference members made 21,953 visits assisting 48,645 people. This is the main focus of our work for Christ. In addition, there are many other Special Works of the Society like Youth Reach, Louise House (Wyong) and Rosalie’s Gardens (Woy Woy) where professionally trained staff work to improve the position of those whom we have the honour to serve. Compeer programs and Budget Counselling services are offered throughout the Broken Bay Diocese.

STATISTICALoverview

John DonnellyBroken Bay Diocesan President





510273925

21,9531,932

47530047

10,43948,645

2301,9068,145

69,365

$3,038,000$436,844

17‘‘With the support of several donors, the Society provided breakfast for students as schools in West Wyalong, Weethalle and Ungarie.

CANBERRA/GOULBURN STATISTICALoverviewarchdiocese

It has been another busy year for Vincentians across the Canberra/Goulburn Archdiocese. While the number of people visited by volunteers remained fairly static, there was a significant increase in the total geographical areas affected by the drought. The amount of drought-related assistance provided in these areas increased significantly. The drought has been particularly prolonged around Lake Cargelligo, West Wyalong and Boorowa. With the support of several donors, the Society provided breakfast for students at schools in West Wyalong, Weethalle and Ungarie.

Kennedy House, the men’s hostel at Goulburn, changed management in the 2007/2008 financial year. This change has brought about a fresh perspective to case management and the programs offered to residents. Planning is currently underway to bring a women’s hostel to Goulburn where there has been a long identified need for such a service. The service will feature a high percentage of places for the frail-aged.

The Vinnies Centres, which provide clothes and other goods to people in need at no cost, also sell to the public at affordable prices. The Centres on the south coast of NSW have traded at sound levels however the Centres in the west have struggled to maintain profitability. The principal cause of the down turn is the prolonged drought in these regions. These Centres will be maintained due to their pastoral function in each town and as a resource to people and families in need. Management initiatives and cost-cutting have arrested the financial downturn in a number of the Centres particularly Temora and Cootamundra. The Centre at Young, which traded at a loss for a long period, is an example of the change that can be brought about by an infusion of dedicated and motivated volunteers.

One of the highlights of the work of the Society in the community is the school holidays camps run by the Youth and Young Adult members of the Society. Ten camps were successfully run over the past year and children from all areas of the Archdiocese attended. Society Conference members identify camp attendees and eligibility is normally based on the circumstances and needs of each family.

Evan BrettCanberra/Goulburn Archdiocesan President





96

264929

18,3892,244

577348

7

61745,469

35967,0258,368

121,838

$3,428,000$432,030

18 ‘‘World Youth Day provided a significant focus for the active young members of the Diocese. Eight Youth members attended ‘FamVin’ at Bathurst, before partaking in various events of World Youth Day.

LISMOREdiocese

Despite the holiday appeal of many parts of the Lismore Diocese, there are many areas and communities that experience significant social disadvantage. Conferences operate in the Lismore Diocese in all major communities and many of the smaller ones. Demand for the Society’s services has increased over the year, but was well responded to by Conference members. During the past year, with the increase in fuel prices and rent, many of our callers require additional support to supplement their budgets. There is also an increased demand for fuel and chemist expenses.

Routine maintenance and refits of many Vinnies Centres have continued to give the Society a strong retail presence in the charity sector. Sales figures from Centres confirm the trend toward cheaper shopping in the wake of increased fuel and rent cost to families. In addition mortgage stress is causing more savings pressures on family budgets.

World Youth Day provided a significant focus for the active young members of the Diocese. Eight Youth members attended ‘FamVin’ at Bathurst, before partaking in various events of World Youth Day. All reported very positive experiences, especially members of the Vincentian family from across the world.

Mini Vinnies has expanded considerably during the year, with many new Conferences established in parish schools. Youth, family and teen camps were a great success, thanks to a very experienced camp committee. Formation and training are in progress for the new camp season.

McCosker House, a homeless facility in Port Macquarie, is now newly developed and awaiting its first intake of clients. Matthew Talbot Clothes Recycling Centre, has begun a new contract for cut rag, in addition to its regular contracts for export wearables. The Centre continues to support the distribution of stock to 28 Centres across the Diocese.

STATISTICALoverview

Kevin WalshLismore Diocesan President





56

283515

20,2801,859

38323617

25,59743,619

260149

7,36276,987

$1,882,000 $162,713

19‘‘The Maitland/Newcastle Diocese Migrant & Refugee Committee received Claffy Foundation funding to hold a Refugee Mums & Kids Camp in May at the Myuna Bay Sport & Recreation Camp.

MAITLAND/NEWCASTLE STATISTICALoverviewdiocese

From July to December 2007, the Society in the Maitland/Newcastle Diocese worked in close collaboration with the Salvation Army and the Samaritans in disbursing almost $2 million in funds to people affected by the storms and floods of the June 2007 long weekend. In excess of 700 families were assisted with repairs, vehicle replacement, clothing and household items.

In May 2008, Society State President and NSW Premier recognised the dedication of fifty volunteers who were actively involved in the disaster relief effort.

The Maitland/Newcastle Diocese funded the purchase of a cabin in the Diocese to enable community health workers to continue to assist people facing disadvantage at the Coachstop Caravan Park in Maitland. The project is a wonderful example of many community groups working together, including Area Health, Centrelink, local council, schools, private business and the Society.

The Maitland/Newcastle Diocese Migrant & Refugee Committee received Claffy Foundation funding to hold a Refugee Mums & Kids Camp in May at the Myuna Bay Sport & Recreation Camp.

The Maitland/Newcastle Diocese employed a Youth Co-ordinator and appointed two new Youth Representatives, in a shared role. These new employees have worked well together in recruitment and training, and have built a very strong youth participation in regular Buddies Days and a Kids Camp.

Vinnies Centres in the Diocese continue to operate efficiently and profitably. The Eastlakes Distribution Centre was established to centralise the collection and sorting of donated goods and to deliver to eight Centres and outlets. The Diocese’s OH&S Auditor continues to audit each property in the Diocese twice a year and conducts regular manual handling training sessions for members and volunteers.

Gwen SampsonMaitland/NewcastleDiocesan President





87

285219

25,7491,798

46033324

073,176

3559,1783,948

86,657

$2,372,000 $270,655

20 ‘‘The Our Lady of the Way refuge continued to develop the self-esteem, self-worth and social skills of the women it assists by recruiting a specialised consultant and to run new living skills, healthy eating and exercise programs.

PARRAMATTAdiocese

STATISTICALoverview

Des KinsellaParramatta Diocesan Administrator

In 2007/2008 the St Vincent de Paul Society’s Parramatta Diocese continued to provide hope, dignity and relief for the people of Western Sydney, an area facing many socio-economic challenges. The Vinnies Centres continued to provide a high level of goods and services to the community. This commitment was recognised as the Seven Hills Centre had the honour of being a finalist in the category of Community Service/Not for Profit Organisation in the 2008 True Local Business Awards.

The Cardinal Freeman Centre, for homeless men, introduced the Homereach Program in conjunction with the Department of Housing, with support of Vinnies Conference members. The pilot program, to run for two years, is designed to help residents sustain their tenancy within the Parramatta region. The Our Lady of The Way refuge continued to develop the self-esteem, self-worth and social skills of the women it assists by recruiting a specialised consultant and to run new living skills, healthy eating and exercise programs. The Caroline Chisholm Centre for Social Justice has recently added to its professional services; a councillor, legal aid adviser and psychologist, who are volunteering their time, contacts and expertise. The demand for these services at the Centre has doubled in the last 12 months signifying the urgent need for such assistance in the Parramatta diocese.

The Vinnies Van visits people on the street, bringing food, drink and friendship to 5172 people from Parramatta to Penrith during the 2007/2008 financial year. This is a 25 percent increase on the previous year.

The Parramatta Diocese continued to support the growth of the SPARK (St Vincent de Paul Assisting Refugee Kids) program, providing support to refugee children and their families through school based programs. Another school adopted the program during the year. SPARK now runs in four schools throughout the Diocese, in Wentworthville, Pendle Hill, Merrylands and Parramatta.

The Parramatta Diocese raised significant funds and awareness through a number of successful events, including a doorknock, a dinner and CEO and Teachers Sleep Outs, through the Escape from Poverty program.





47

254510

16,5761,731

43913032

1,57645,255

36416,4387,849

71,482

$2,580,000 $652,300

21‘‘The Archdiocese has 20 Special Works that provide services and assistance to victims of domestic violence, people with mental and physical disabilities, the homeless and refugees and asylum seekers.

SYDNEY STATISTICALoverviewarchdiocese

Sydney Archdiocese assisted over 77,000 people through 41,000 home visits during the last year. While this is a 7% increase over the previous year, the rate of increase has been much higher in inner-city suburbs because of the rising cost of rental accommodation. In addition, more people have been provided with food assistance in the last year than ever before. Over 9,000 people received assistance through our Vinnies Centres.

The Archdiocese has 20 Special Works that provide services and assistance to victims of domestic violence, people with mental and physical disabilities, the homeless, refugees and asylum seekers. On any night of the week these Special Works provide up to 300 beds for the disadvantaged and 200 meals to the homeless on the streets of the inner-city or Liverpool through the Night Patrol services. Another of the Archdiocese’s Special Works, Mary MacKillop Outreach, contributed to WYD by producing 600,000 wooden crosses that were distributed during the WYD Cross’s journey around Australia.

A refurbishment program for all Vinnies Centres gained momentum during the year. Refurbishments included new signage, better lighting and improved shop fittings. This program is designed to create a consistent public image for Vinnies Centres in line with National Council’s guidelines and is expected to take another two years to complete.

Our Youth Team had a very productive year with a full program of Buddies Days as well as a number of Kids Camps. The Youth Team were also very active in supporting Mini Vinnies groups in primary schools, Youth Conferences in secondary schools and Young Adult Conferences. The Youth Team participated in the Rural Road Show, which was a State Youth Team initiative, to provide a drought-support program for youth in the Forbes area.

The Archdiocese continues to recognise the plight of farmers and rural communities during the extended drought. The Archdiocese has attempted to assist regional Dioceses by providing financial assistance as well as donations of clothing for sale and distribution in these areas.

Terry WalshSydney Archdiocesan President





122042

11348

41,5033,117

1,08812

146

8,00677,880

23090,1948,681

184,991

$11,027,000 $1,296,123

22 ‘‘The Society’s Wagga Wagga Diocese is still in the grips of the worst drought on record. The generous partnership with the Sydney Archdiocese has provided much-needed financial support.

WAGGA WAGGAdiocese

The Society’s Wagga Wagga Diocese is still in the grips of the worst drought on record. The generous partnership with the Sydney Archdiocese has provided much-needed financial support.

Diocesan members and volunteers have worked extremely hard to help all those affected by the drought. The Society has seen increased requests for help in paying for the carting of water, buying of water, and paying of living expenses including

energy, telephone, medical expenses, boarding school fees and land rates.

The Vinnies Centres across the Diocese have all increased their profitability for the 2007/2008 financial year. The Society opened an outlet in Coolamon and a new Centre in Tumbarumba which are both trading very well.

The Riverina Consortium of the IHSS Refugee Programme has welcomed 20 families to the Diocese in the last twelve months. Most families have settled in Wagga Wagga and others have gone to Albury, Griffith and Leeton. The Riverina Consortium is considered a model of best practice and is highly-regarded amongst those working in humanitarian programs. The Diocese partners with Centacare and the Multicultural Council of Wagga Wagga in this enterprise.

In the 2007/2008 financial year the Diocese has been fortunate to have established three new Conferences: St Mary’s Conference at The Rock, St Francis Conference at Charles Sturt University and St Faustina’s Conference at Tocumwal.

The Wagga Wagga Diocese care and support service, Micah House, has witnessed an increased number of clients attending for showers, laundry, games, television and midday lunch. The building has been extended to accommodate the increased number of clients needing assistance.

STATISTICALoverview

Pauline BlackWagga Wagga Diocesan President





46

1529 7

13,0481,159

2617834

35,00328,210

18710,6226,118

80,140

$2,726,000 $374,728

23‘‘With the generous assistance of the State Council, the Wilcannia/Forbes Diocese was able to assist 30 schools in drough-affected areas, with 1863 students in total...

WILCANNIA/FORBES STATISTICALoverviewdiocese

The Society’s Wilcannia/Forbes Diocese, covering 52 percent of NSW, is still in severe drought. Some areas have had good rains but not enough to break the drought while areas that did receive some rain still need good follow-up rains. The Diocese provided $156,397 in drought assistance for 2007/2008.

With the generous assistance of the State Council, the Wilcannia/Forbes Diocese was able to assist 30 schools in drought-affected areas, with 1863 students in total, to enjoy an end of year break up and Christmas party.

The Wilcannia/Forbes Diocese is grateful to the metropolitan Dioceses for their significant contributions to drought relief. Without this support the Diocese would not have the resources to continue its good works.

The demands for home visitation and assistance from Conferences and Vinnies Centres is increasing due to very high heating and fuel prices which have had an adverse affect on the cost of living.

The Society’s Special Works in Deniliquin have assisted 393 families over the 2007/2008 financial year. The homeless services in the area helped more than 297 families and an additional 265 children. 18 per cent of people helped were identified as Indigenous. These services assist with obtaining and/or maintaining independent housing as well as providing financial help, material aid and emotional support.

The Vinnies Reconnect Team worked with approximately 80 disadvantaged young people and their families, while the Vinnies Mentor Program matched 26 young people with mentors to assist with their development and re-engagement with the community.

The Society’s Meal Centre in Broken Hill served 6,213 meals for the 2007/2008 financial year. On 28 June, the Meal Centre celebrated 35 years of community service in Broken Hill with a formal dinner.

Leo SheehanWilcannia/Forbes Diocese President





42

15191

6,991765

1643015

2,72612,401

50462

1,81717,456

$1,155,000 $66,983

24 ‘‘The Society’s ‘Animation’ team continued to work with Department of Housing residents in many of Campbelltown’s housing estates, particularly with those estates that are being redeveloped.

WOLLONGONGdiocese

Members and volunteers in the Society’s Wollongong Diocese cotinued to provide assistance to many families and individuals in need during the 2007/2008 financial year. Over 60,000 people were helped by our Conferences in addition to the many hundreds supported through homeless services and other Special Works. Calls for assistance increased by 7% across the Diocese, with the largest increase experienced in the Shoalhaven Region, at over 30%.

The Diocese continued to upgrade its family centres to improve service provision. A brand new Vinnies Centre will be built in Nowra, replacing the old outdated building.

Apart from material help, many facilities in the Diocese assist with budget advice and provide other counselling services. The latter is particularly evident at the Nagle Centre in Campbelltown which assisted over 12,000 people last year. The Nagle Centre is also home to the Clemente Program, which is a joint project with the Australian Catholic University, providing tailored courses for a number of people the Society helps.

Plans are underway to upgrade and expand an innovative homeless service in Nowra. The Jim Da Silva City Farm, on the outskirts of Nowra is being looked at as a model for country areas, providing a long term accommodation option for homeless men to help them to achieve self-sufficiency.

The Society’s ‘Animation’ team continued to work with Department of Housing residents in many of Campbelltown’s housing estates, particularly with those estates that are being redeveloped.

In Central Illawarra, local Conference members and other volunteers developed an entrepreneurial program, and worked with local public high school students to improve self-esteem by mentoring in the classrooms, and supporting a breakfast club. A second school will be added to the program next year.

STATISTICALoverview

Ivor DaviesWollongong Diocesan President





620243911

24,8072,868

464295101

055,081

018,4475,909

79,207

$4,887,000 $297,482

25

STATEWIDE STATISTICSSOCIETY STATISTICS

ASSISTANCE STATISTICS

CLIENT STATISTICS FINANCIAL STATISTICSABBREVIATED INCOME & EXPENDITURE

Total Revenue

ExpensesClient SupportCost of Sale of GoodsAdministrationFundraisingTotal Expenses

Surplus

ABBREVIATED BALANCE SHEET

AssetsCurrent AssetsNon-Current AssetsTotal Assets

LiabilitiesCurrent LiabilitiesNon-Current LiabilitiesTotal Liabilities

Net Assets

$103,929,000

$46,153,000$36,579,000$10,678,000

$2,970,000$96,380,000

$7,549,000

$125,068,000$279,102,000$404,170,000

$19,515,000$6,254,000

$25,769,000

$378,401,000

Family Status of People assisted by ConferencesSingleSole Parent with ChildrenCouple without ChildrenCouple with Children

Income Source of People assisted by ConferencesUnemployment BenefitSole Parent PensionDisability PensionOther Govt. PensionAge PensionWagesNo IncomeNot Determined

44%32%

9%15%

24% 24% 27% 11% 5% 3% 2% 4%

Number of persons assisted through:Regional Council Referal RoomsConferencesYouth & Young Adult ConferencesSpecial WorksCentresTotal

85,434473,041

2,455286,728

67,603915,261Number of Volunteer Roles:

ConferencesSpecial WorksYouth and Young Adult Members Centres

Total Volunteer Roles

6,1032,3863,3797,801

19,669

Number of Associate Members:ConferencesSpecial WorksYouth and Young Adult MembersCentres

Total Number of Associate Members:

1,3331,8641,4977,801

12,495

Number of:Regional CouncilsSpecial WorksVinnies CentresConferencesYouth & Young Adult ConferencesHome visitations by Conference Members

Number of Members:Conference MembersSpecial Works MembersYouth and Young Adult Members

Total Number of Members

65101267471171

207,739

4,770522

1,882

7,174

Types of Assistance Provided by ConferencesCash, food parcels, food vouchers fares, debt payments etcClothing, Household Goods (New and used items from Conf. & Centres)Electricity Vouchers (EAPA)Water Vouchers (PAS)Telephone Vouchers & Cards (Telstra)

Total Assistance Given in Cash & Kind from Conferences

$7,001,747

$2,878,274 $3,183,000

$140,000 $650,000

$13,853,021

26 ‘‘All volunteer Position Descriptions across all roles across retail and distribution have been updated so that a state-wide structure and understanding of the responsibilities of any role as required by state or individual Diocese is in place.

VINNIES CENTRESThe Retail and Distribution Department has completed extensive demographic studies of two Dioceses in NSW as well as a financial study of all Centres’ financial results across the state, including income, expenses, surplus/deficit and includes all as a percentage of total income.

The updating of the Centres Policy and Operations Manual is currently being completed and signed off by the newly formed Centres Board by February 2009, after which it will be presented to State Council for consideration.

A comprehensive Retail Training package has been completed that includes a facilitators’ manual and participants’ handouts. It uses the “drip feed” training system, including 10 – 30 minute training modules across customer service, selling skills, stock management, and store presentation. The training library will be extended to include further position descriptions, role responsibilities and training across all roles in the retail and distribution network, plus any other training needs identified.

Volunteer Position Descriptions for all roles across retail and distribution have been updated so that a state-wide structure and understanding of the responsibilities of any role as required by state or individual Diocese is in place. The finalised package will now be considered by State Council and the newly formed Centres Board for agreement and finalisation.

As a part of the National Centres Committee, a National Centres Strategic Plan has been finalised. The next step is allocation of roles and national coordination which is currently under discussion.

Approximately 20 Vinnies Centres have been designed and refitted to a new Vinnies image. As part of this, the National Style Guide has been completed so all required design elements are available to the Retail Department.

A new state-wide report format has been developed and put in place by the Centres Board.

27‘‘The alleviation of need cannot be meaningfully addressed unless the unjust structures that cause it are identified, challenged and eliminated; this is the role of social justice.

SOCIAL JUSTICEresearch

The diverse network of material support and assistance the St Vincent de Paul Society NSW/ACT provides to the most disadvantaged members of our community is guided by Vincentian social justice.

Informed by the principles of Catholic social teaching, social justice is fundamental to the Society’s mission. The alleviation of need cannot be meaningfully addressed unless the unjust structures that cause it are identified, challenged and eliminated; this is the role of social justice.

The Society’s commitment to social justice and advocacy was significantly strengthened in 2007/2008 with NSW State Council authorising the establishment of a research team at the Lewisham Offices, staffed by a Senior Researcher and a Research Officer.

Working at the direction of the Social Justice Committee and as part of the Community and Corporate Relations team, the research team have greatly expanded the Society’s research and advocacy profile both with the Society and among external stakeholders.

In early June 2008, the research team released the major social justice report, Residents at Risk. The report, detailing the predicament of disadvantaged caravan park residents throughout NSW, received an extraordinary level of positive media coverage, generating much needed public and political awareness concerning marginal housing and homelessness.

The research team played an active role in the Federal Government’s Homelessness Green Paper Public Meeting in Sydney, 11 June, and made a critical contribution to National Council’s written submission.

The development of research partnerships with external social service agencies was an additional priority throughout the year, enabling the Society to share and enhance its research expertise among the broader research community.

The research team also drove the roll-out of evidenced based communications across the Society’s fundraising materials, further enhancing the credibility of our ‘good works’ in the eyes of our generous supporters.

28 ‘‘The ‘Mate Helping Mate’ concept provides a relaxed informal environment where members of farming communities can connect with their peers and professional mental health workers.

MENTAL ILLNESS& Compeer

In October 2007 NSW hosted a national Society conference ‘Breaking the Cycle’ which focused on the nexus between mental illness and homelessness. Research presented at the Conference shows that even though mental illness and substance abuse may lead to homelessness, the reverse is often true. Homeless people have their first episode of a mental illness or start abusing substances after becoming homeless.

At Christmas the Society actively supported the distribution of Christmas cards and gifts to over 700 residents of boarding houses and nursing homes in Sydney’s Inner West. Most of them have few family connections or friends and would have contact with no one else apart from fellow residents.

The production and launch of the ‘Mate Helping Mate’ DVD provided valuable information to drought-affected rural and remote areas on how local communities can address the huge issue of social isolation and depression. The ‘Mate Helping Mate’

concept provides a relaxed informal environment where members of farming communities can connect with their peers and professional mental health workers. The drought has had a devastating impact on both the financial state and emotional resources of much of rural NSW. Many of the traditional ways of ‘socialising’ no longer happen. ‘Mate Helping Mate’ aims to re-establish those connections. Over 4,000 DVDs were distributed throughout the year with outstanding results.

Compeer, the Society’s volunteer Mental Illness Friendship Program, had a strong year with good growth and some wonderful new friendships. Friendships increased by 20% to 135 matches throughout the Sydney area. Compeer Sydney has two programs, a face to face friendship program where the volunteers and friends meet weekly or fortnightly and Compeer Calling – the telephone friendship program.

In August 2007 Compeer Sydney was awarded the prestigious NSW NAB Volunteer Award. The NAB in conjunction with Volunteering Australia reviewed programs throughout Australia for Best Practice in volunteering. Compeer with its strong training, support system and volunteer involvement was the NSW state winner from over 600 entries.

During the year our Compeers enjoyed several combined social events, the Annual Dinner, Christmas Party and Friendship Week BBQ. These events bring together people matched 12 years in the program to those matched just a couple of weeks. Compeer Yarning a monthly craft and coffee group started in the Blacktown area in March. Throughout the year our volunteers and friends enjoyed 3,200 hours of friendship together doing what friends do – simply enjoying each others company.

29‘‘Significant rain in the north of the State lead to a number of Society members in the Armidale and Lismore Dioceses being activated in January.

DISASTER RECOVERYThe Society was called upon to assist in a number of disasters across NSW during the 2007/2008 financial year.

Significant rain in the north of the State lead to a number of Society members in the Armidale and Lismore Dioceses being activated in January. While the threat passed with minimal assistance required, the event highlighted roles the Society can be called upon to fulfil. In one location, the local DoCS Disaster Recovery Manager was cut off from the Evacuation Centre by the rising flood waters. The isolated DoCS Manager was able to liaise with the local St Vincent de Paul Society Centre representative who coordinated the management of the Evacuation Centre. The Centre did not remain open long, as the threat soon passed. However, it demonstrated the importance of having regular contact with DoCS in the local areas, and the willingness to assist, when as the situation requires. The only assistance provided throughout the operation was the provision of blankets to water-logged attendees at a local music festival in the Tenterfield area.

Natural disasters were not the only cause of activity in 2007/2008. An explosion in a chicken shop at the base of an apartment building in Ultimo, Sydney in February resulted in the activation of the Society to provide clothing to the evacuees. Eighty units were evacuated, and clothing was provided until they could return home two days later.

The Society’s Disaster Recovery President and Coordinator were kept busy implementing a training program. Twelve sessions were held across the State. To supplement this internal training and to help in the formation of Disaster Recovery leaders, the Society and the other Community Partners successfully applied for a Federal Government Emergency Management Volunteers grant to develop a Team Leader training package. A comprehensive and detailed two-day package is nearing completion, and will be rolled out across the State in the first half of 2009.

The development of the training package has lead to a stronger partnership between the Society and the other community partners at a State level. Greater collaboration at the local level is expected during and after the roll out of the program.

The Society’s relationship with DoCS has also been strengthened. A series of Mock Exercises and Regional Disaster Recovery meetings were facilitated by DoCS across the State in the first half of 2008. It is hoped that these will continue to ensure even more efficient disaster responses for the people of NSW into the future.

30 ‘‘The committee was ready to listen to the concerns of drought-affected farming families and rural communities, and was committed to giving practical and emotional support.

RURAL TASK FORCEThe Society’s Rural Task Force moved in to its second year of establishment with 70% of NSW in the grip of drought. This figure dropped to 46% during the year but returned to a high of 81% before remaining at approximately 63% drought in June 2007.

The patchy rains throughout NSW led to fluctuations in the figures, and helped to boost morale in some areas, but had other unfortunate effects. The good rains received in the coastal areas, especially in Sydney, lead some people to believe that the drought was over. However, the areas that missed out on these rains still continue to suffer.

Engagement with drought affected rural areas remained a high priority for the Rural Task Force. Meetings held in Merriwa, Coolah, Warialda and Warren put the Committee into direct contact with drought-affected farmers, Drought Support Workers, Rural Financial Counsellors, schools, local businesses and other agencies involved in rural NSW.

Through generous coverage of these meetings on local radio and in local newspapers, the Society was able to spread the word that help is available. The committee was ready to listen to the concerns of drought-affected farming families and rural communities, and was committed to giving practical and emotional support.

In an excellent development, the Rural Task Force had the opportunity to speak with an Agribusiness Manager from a major bank as well as a Manager from Workcovers’ Rural Industry Team. Many farmers and people in rural areas shared their concerns regarding the way the banks and Workcover operate and this opportunity allowed the Rural Task Force raise these issues during the discussions. Much was learned by all involved.

The ‘Mate Helping Mate’ initiative born out of the Coolamon meeting of the Rural Task Force in February 2007 continues to grow in popularity. The initiative culminated in the launch of the ‘Mate Helping Mate’ DVD in Stockinbingal in October 2007. The launch took place at the township of only 27, home to local farmer, John Harper, who developed the ‘Mate Helping Mate’ idea. The township swelled to over 700 to celebrate the launch of the DVD.

The DVD has been described by mental health and other rural support workers as one of the most effective resources on drought stress and depression they have ever come across. Interest in the ‘Mate Helping Mate’ program continues to grow in NSW and there have been enquires from interstate.

31‘‘VASA provides a short-term living allowance to asylum seekers who are not eligible for government assistance and who are not permitted, or not able, to work.

MIGRANT & REFUGEE SERVICES& SPARK

During 2007/2008 the Society continued its services for migrants, asylum seekers and refugees throughout NSW.

Within the Wagga Wagga Diocese the Society is the lead provider in a consortium that delivers the Federal Government’s Integrated Humanitarian Settlement Strategy (IHSS) programme. Within the Maitland/Newcastle Diocese the Newcastle Migrant and Refugee Special Work continued to provide assistance for families through sport, education, the provision of emergency assistance and also held another successful weekend away for refugee mothers. In Lismore Diocese members assist the newly arrived refugee community with driving lessons and provide educational support for primary school children, playing a vital role in building independence within the community. The Coffs Harbour Refugee Support Service continued to provide information, support, advocacy and referral service for newly arrived Humanitarian Entrants and family stream migrants with low English proficiency.

The Eastern Suburbs Regional Council the Eastern Suburbs Migrant & Refugee Committee (Special Work) continued to provide short-term accommodation for asylum seekers who would be otherwise unable to access accommodation. In Wollongong, Conference members and workers at Crown Street Welfare assisted people to prepare for work through the provision of textbooks and payment for essential courses.

The Vinnies Asylum Seeker Allowance (VASA), which was a pilot program in 2006/2007, became a Special Work in 2007/2008. VASA provides a short-term living allowance to asylum seekers who are not eligible for government assistance and who are not permitted, or not able, to work. In 2007/2008 VASA assisted a total of 11 families (24 individuals).

SPARK (St Vincent de Paul Society Assisting Refugee Kids), a Special Work of State Council continued to gain substantial recognition for its innovative work with refugee children and their families through schools. In 2007/2008 SPARK assisted 120 refugee children from four schools in Western Sydney and concurrently ran parents groups to assist parents with English and general needs. SPARK is supported by up to 100 volunteers per term.

The migrant and refugee committee provides advocacy services and builds relationships with the Department of Immigration and other relevant government and non-government organisations. One of the main focuses in the in 2007/2008 (and ongoing in 2008/2009) has been support to the members across NSW in regard to migrant, refugee and asylum seeker issues.

32 ‘‘Besides meeting the immediate short-term needs of clients, many of the Society’s Care and Support Centres develop and offer programs that allow clients to get back on their feet and move past the adversity they have faced.

The Family Services Advisory Committee supports and oversees the Society’s works in the areas of Budget Counselling, ‘temporary housing’, No Interest Loans Schemes (NILS) and Care and Assistance Centres. The committee consists of Diocesan representatives, representatives from Budget Counselling, and representatives from Care and Assistance Centres. The committee invites a guest speaker to each of its meetings to discuss topics that have included issues that are impacting on the people the Society assists, and the impact of easy credit and financial privacy.

In October 2007, a large Care and Support Centre was constructed in Woy Woy, and has established itself as an important resource for those living in poverty in the local community.

Besides meeting the immediate short-term needs of clients, many of the Society’s Care and Support Centres develop and offer programs that allow clients to get back on their feet and move past the adversity they have faced. The Caroline

Chisholm Centre in Western Sydney, Youth Reach on the Northern Beaches of Sydney, and The Cleveland Centre in inner-Sydney are three of the services that offer counselling and/or programs that assist clients in becoming independent.

The Society also operates Long Day Care Centre in Western Sydney and a ‘Mother’s Group/Playgroup’ in Wagga Wagga.

Currently, the Society is operating four No Interest Loans Schemes (NILS) in NSW. This program offers small loans at no interest for the purchase of necessary household items, usually white goods.

Budget Counselling is one strategy that can assist those with whom we work.

FAMILY SERVICES

33‘‘Examples of these projects may be the purchase of sewing machines to establish an employment co-operative or purchasing goats to establish a self-funding goat farm.

The Overseas Partnership and Development Committee are responsible for administering the Society’s assistance given to overseas countries with which we are twinned. This assistance takes various forms: Twinning; the Assist-A-Student program; Overseas Projects and Disaster Relief.

In the 2007/2008 financial year, over $240,000 was sent from NSW Conferences to 981 Twinned Conferences in Fiji, India, Indonesia, Pakistan, The Philippines and Thailand.

The Assist-A-Student program supports the education of a child or adolescent in a Twinned country, through the Australian donation of $70.00 per annum. In 2007/2008, the Assist-A-Student program raised $73,000, to support the education of over 1,000 students overseas.

Sometimes, overseas Conferences or Councils request funds from NSW Conferences to establish a project that can lead to self-sufficiency for a local

community. Examples of these projects may be the purchase of sewing machines to establish an employment co-operative or purchasing goats to establish a self-funding goat farm. In 2007/2008, NSW Conferences funded 49 projects to the value of $59,268, an increase of over 100% on 2006/2007.

In addition to these programs, the Society’s National Council is sometimes called upon to remit Disaster Relief money to the St Vincent de Paul Society in a Twinned country, after a natural disaster to assist in the rebuilding of affected communities. The May 2008 cyclones in Myanmar prompted the National Council of the Society to contribute over $120,000 to the Myanmar disaster efforts, of which the NSW State Council contributed $50,000.

OVERSEASpartnership & development

34 ‘‘Ozanam Industries proudly employs over 100 Australians with varying forms of disabilities in a supervised and supportive work environment.

DISABILITY SERVICESThe St Vincent de Paul Society’s disability services aims to empower people with disabilities, both intellectual and physical, to embrace and develop their skills to “put the ability in disability.”

One such service, Ozanam Industries, in Stanmore and West Ryde, is strongly committed to providing opportunities for an enhanced social integration of people with disabilities. This includes increased economic independence through work. Ozanam Industries proudly employs over 100 Australians with varying forms of disabilities in a supervised and supportive work environment. This work environment helps employees accomplish and maintain high levels of quality work and at the same time encourages them to become more independent.

With over 36 years experience in all phases of mail fulfilment, general packaging and show bag assembly, Ozanam Industries provides a comprehensive range of cost effective, top quality and time efficient services to many of the nation’s respected

and community minded companies and organisations. Despite tough trading conditions as well as fierce competition in Sydney, sales increased by 8% during the 2007/2008 financial year. Ozanam Industries were able to secure a number of new customers with diverse types of work.

One of Ozanam Industries’ biggest achievements for the 2007/2008 financial year was securing the contract to manufacture and supply over one million Communion Hosts for the World Youth Day celebrations in Sydney, July 2008. Minister Kristina Keneally, Minister for Disability Services and Government spokesperson for World Youth Day, visited the Ozanam Industries in Stanmore to thank all employees for their contribution to the success of World Youth Day.

In continuing to meet service standard and to become the mail fulfilment service of choice in a highly competitive environment Ozanam Industries in Stanmore purchased a new mailing machine which folds, collates, inserts and then seals the envelopes. This purchase will allow us to submit quotations for larger mail out work and to improve time efficiency.

Ozanam Industries ended the financial year with a strategic planning seminar in June 2008, which generated a range of positive outcomes to be rolled out and developed in the year ahead. Ozanam Industries embodies the St Vincent de Paul Society’s commitment to disability services in providing opportunities and a sense of purpose for people, enabling them to feel “needed” rather than “in need.”

35‘‘Senator Stephens requested that the Society document the model of the Jim Da Silva Farm at Nowra, with the intention that is would be considered for funding and possibly rolled out nationally.

The past twelve months has been an incredibly exciting time for all those involved in homeless services. The Society has placed homelessness as its number one priority and this commitment continues to be warmly received. This has been supported by the Rudd Federal Government dedicating their first Green Paper to addressing homelessness and mapping the future direction for addressing and reducing homelessness. This involved an Australia wide consultation and the Society was represented at all the consultations in NSW. The Society waits in great anticipation for the release of the White Paper early October 2008. This will outline a 5-10 year future direction for addressing and reducing homelessness. This is the strongest commitment to date from a Federal Government.

During the year, Matthew Talbot Statewide Homeless Services has hosted twelve Federal Government Members of Parliament including Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister for Social Inclusion Senator Ursula Stephens, Attorney General Robert McLelland and Minister for Agriculture Tony Burke. All M.P.s were generous

with their time listened to the stories of our clients and offered ongoing assistance to our services.

Senator Stephens requested that the Society document the model of the Jim Da Silva Farm at Nowra, with the intention that it would be considered for funding and possibly rolled out nationally. This model is unique as it offers supported accommodation to men who have been homeless, at times chronically homeless with mental health issues and alcohol and other drug dependencies. The Farm offers a safe space for as long as the men need it which is usually 15-18 months.

Freeman House was successful in obtaining funds from Health and Ageing to start a women and children’s wing. This will enable women with accompanying children to access the residential rehabilitation service. Freeman House continues to offer a holistic approach recognising that many of our clients have witnessed and or experienced domestic and family violence in their lives.

The Society was successful for the first time in a competitive tender situation with DoCs. The Society was awarded management of Bankstown Women and Childrens Centre. Bankstown is one of a few areas in NSW where there is a dedicated domestic violence response team comprising police and DoCs Child Protection Officers.

Matthew Talbot Statewide Homeless Services continues to enjoy strong community support that enables us to offer a holistic approach to all our adult and child clients across NSW.

MATTHEW TALBOT HOMELESS SERVICESstatewide services

36 ‘‘In 2007/2008 the Volunteer Development Advisory Committee (VDAC) launched a member recruitment workshop program, ‘It’s Time to Grow’, across the State, which will continue in 2008/2009.

VOLUNTEER DEVELOPMENTThe vision of the Volunteer Development Advisory Committee is to have valued supported volunteers engaged in the mission and ‘good works’ of the St Vincent de Paul Society NSW.

The Committee is working towards this by promoting and supporting practices that ensure volunteers/members in the St Vincent de Paul Society NSW are: • innovatively and actively recruited; • warmly welcomed when they enquire; • responsibly screened; • suitably trained, spiritually enriched and supported to fulfill their roles confidently and • led by Society leaders who are appropriately prepared for leadership positions.

In 2007/2008 the Volunteer Development Advisory Committee (VDAC) launched a member recruitment workshop program, ‘It’s Time to Grow’, across the State, which will continue in 2008/2009. The recruitment program consisted of an initiative in two parts:

• ‘It’s Time to Grow’, which invites members to consider how to actively invite others to join the Society. Other focuses include the gift membership offers to people and the need to continue to grow spiritually.

• ‘Come Grow with Us’ is the recruitment campaign directed at the public. The program seeks to offer membership as an attractive option to those who wish to volunteer their services in the local community.

Members participating in the recruitment workshop acknowledged that they: • Feel encouraged and supported as a member of St Vincent de Paul Society; • Understand strategies to assist them in recruitment in their local area; • Have increased knowledge and skill of recruitment resources and how to use them; • Are enthused about initiating recruitment and renewal in their local Conference; • Are renewed in their own commitment to the St Vincent de Paul Society and the benefits it has in their life and • Have set some recruitment goals and begun a recruitment plan for their Conference, area or region.

37‘‘Reports from the workshops that have been held indicate an increasue in membership in many Conferences.

VOLUNTEER DEVELOPMENTA new brochure promoting membership in the Society, ‘Come Grow with Us’, was launched in September to assist in recruitment promotional efforts.

Members of the Volunteer Development Advisory Committee were involved as workshop facilitators and initiators of the event in their Dioceses. All participants received a ‘Recruitment Resource Kit’, which included promotional ideas, planning questions and strategies, an outline for an information event, and reference materials. A recruitment kit was also created and promoted through the newsletter in Vision magazine for members ready to begin recruitment but unable to attend the workshop.

Reports from the workshops that have been held indicate an increase in membership in many Conferences.

A Volunteer Engagement Policy recommended by VDAC to State Council was approved and plans to write guidelines for the implementation of the policy are in place for 2008/2009.

To increase communication, the first volunteer newsletter, ‘Growing Works’, was distributed to all Conferences, Vinnies Centres and Special Works in December and January. ‘Growing Works’ continues as a regular feature in Vision magazine. In addition, VDAC recommended to State Council an initiative to create a more effective system of communication. In January 2007, the distribution of the Communication Nomination Form to all Conferences, Vinnies Centres and Special Works was undertaken.

VDAC looks forward to the challenges and opportunities in 2008/2009 and plans to develop guidelines for the Volunteer Engagement Policy, expanding the use of corporate volunteers and to increase effectiveness of the Society website as a tool for placement of new volunteers in the Society. The recruitment programs will continue to be made available across the State and consideration for further progress for our recruitment programs in 2009 continues.

38 ‘‘The Rural Relief project was piloted in Forbes in May. The project focused on supporting the development of young Vincentians in Forbes and the surrounding region.

YOUTH & YOUNG ADULTSVinnies Youth and Young Adult members and volunteers are represented across NSW. This year, Young Adults continued their involvement In Conferences, which are formed in parishes, universities and around Special Works. The works of these Conferences include; home visitation, detention centre visitation, mentoring programs, spiritual formation activities, Buddies Days and Kids Camps and Night Patrol. Many young adults involved in the Society are not members of Conference. They are however, members of Diocesan Youth Teams, Kids Camp Committees, or they volunteer specifically for a Special Work.

From Tweed Heads to Albury, from Warilla to Newcastle there were many young Vincentians doing good works during 2007/2008. The works are many and varied and ranges from the traditional Conference work of home visitation through to Night Patrol, a meal and friendship service for the homeless.

In the Society, Youth and Young Adults encompasses primary school students through to young adults in their early thirties. Mini Vinnies is a program for the tiniest Vincentians that offers a taste of the St Vincent de Paul Society to primary

school students. In 2007/2008, Mini Vinnies groups were involved in fundraising activities, visits to Nursing Homes and good works in their everyday interactions at school.

Specific State-wide projects that have been implemented in the 2007/2008 year include Hands On, Rural Relief and a World Youth Day Preparation Retreat. Hands On was a professional development day in May for teachers who wished to learn more about social justice in order to incorporate it into their teaching. This year over 50 teachers from across the NSW attended. Many commented that networking with like-minded teachers was the most valuable part of the day.

The Rural Relief project was piloted in Forbes in May. The project focused on supporting the development of young Vincentians in Forbes and the surrounding region. This region continues to suffer significant disadvantage from the negative effects of the most severe drought Australia has ever endured. The State Youth Team was represented by 8 volunteers and staff who facilitated training, school visits and a community festival. The people of Forbes were extremely hospitable, which was particularly incredible in the face of such a harsh long-lasting drought.

As World Youth Day progressed, a preparations retreat was held and attended by 33 young adults from across the state. The retreat was an opportunity for spiritual reflection and renewal before World Youth Day in July 2008 in Sydney. The retreat was a reminder that despite the challenges that come with being the

39‘‘...the St Vincent de Paul Society NSW prepared for its priviledged involvement in World Youth Day 2008, a culturally, socially and spiritually significant event of global proportions.

host nation, WYD is sure to provide spiritual renewal and an invigoration of hope across Australia.

Throughout the 2007/2008 financial year, the St Vincent de Paul Society NSW prepared for its privileged involvement in World Youth Day 2008, a culturally, socially and spiritually significant event of global proportions. The Society’s involvement in World Youth Day was a celebration of the spirit of its founder Frederic Ozanam, who, at the young age of 19, started a charitable organisation that would bring hope, comfort, dignity and relief to people in every area of need. For over 127 years in NSW, the Society’s members, volunteers and staff have carried out this mission and World Youth Day gave every one of them an opportunity to celebrate this with the rest of the world.

The St Vincent de Paul Society’s commenced ts World Youth Day celebrations by welcoming the WYD Cross and Icon at the Matthew Talbot Hostel for homeless men, in Woolloomooloo. Then the Society continued its preparations for a number of significant events to be held during World Youth Day, including; a gathering of

members of the Vincentian Family, an International youth gathering, a stall at the Vocation Expo, a Mental Health and Homelessness forum, and Introduction to Vinnies and the Vinnies World Youth for Justice concert following the Papal Arrival at Barangaroo, Sydney. Members and volunteers from across the state prepared to take in around 2000 pilgrims, welcoming them with masses, BBQs, dances and tours of local areas. During the 2007 - 2008 financial year Society’s Mary MacKillop Outreach and Ozanam Industries were busy making 500,000 small wooden crosses and over one million communion hosts, respectively, for the World Youth Day celebrations. The Youth and Young Adults of the St Vincent de Paul Society are an extremely dedicated, caring group of Vincentians, whose commitment of time and most importantly, love and compassion, has made a significant impact on the lives of people in every area of need.

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THANK YOUThe St Vincent de Paul Society would like to sincerely thank all organisations and individuals who helped bring hope, dignity comfort and relief to people in every area of need. The St Vincent de Paul Society extends deepest thanks to priests and religious clergy, members, volunteers, parish communities, staff, generous donors, Circle of Hope donor club members, businesses, schools, trusts and foundations, media, community and welfare organisations, research bodies, the authorities and government departments, who all unite together to support the Society’s work and mission at every level, in alleviating need across New South Wales. The St Vincent de Paul Society would also like to specifically thank the organisations who help raise crucial funds and profile for the Society including:

AAMIAMP FoundationAnthony Cummings RacingBar 333Barbara’s and Tate InteriorsBetter Homes & GardensBistro GuillameBridgeClimbCambridge Stud, NZCapitol TheatreCaptain Cook CruisesCarillon Graphic CommunicationsCitigate SebelCity TattersallsCoca ColaCommonwealth Bank

Coors Chambers WestgarthDiageoDicasse, artistDr. Jerry SchwartzDrayton’s Family WinesEmiratesGai Waterhouse Racing StablesGalong MonasteryGAP StudiosGeorge CragenGilbert & Tobin LawyersGosford Race ClubGP IsraelHarris Farm MarketsHarrigan’s PubHayman Resort

Hilton on the Park, MelbourneHilton SydneyHunter Valley GardensJohn O’Shea RacingJust B FinancialKeystone HospitalityLindwall & Ward PrintersMachiavelli RestaurantMagic Moments CommitteeMatthew Talbot Homeless Services Race Day CommitteeMayo HardwareMcWilliams WinesMelbourne Racing ClubMoorebank Private VineyardMorgan & Taylor

Newcastle Jockey ClubObservatory HotelPalm Meadows Golf CoursePatchetts PiesPeter Doyle at the QuayPeter Doyle Cellars NewcastlePro-DiveQantasRacing NSWRoyal Pines Resort, Gold CoastRydges Hotel Bell City, VictoriaRydges ParramattaSargents PiesSofitel Sydney WentworthStar CitySteggles Chickens

Steve CostiSusie JonsonSydney Cricket & Sports Ground TrustSydney Seafood SchoolSydney SwansTabcorpTactical Solutions Pty Ltd The Vintage Golf CourseThoroughbred Stud ToursTim O’Mara of O’Mara’s Valuers & AuctioneersTim WebsterWatsons Bay HotelWhites WiresWoolworthsZanzibar Restaurant, Newtown

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STATE COUNCIL

SPECIAL WORKS

STATE COUNCILSt Vincent de Paul Society NSWCnr West & Thomas StreetsLEWISHAM NSW 2049(02) 9560 8666

St Vincent de Paul Society NSWPO BOX 19PETERSHAM NSW 2049

Freeman House1 Crescent StreetARMIDALE NSW 23506772 5878

Coffs Harbour Refugee Support ServicePO Box 1257COFFS HARBOUR NSW 2450

Vincentian Village50 Yurong StreetEAST SYDNEY NSW 2010

Matthew Talbot HostelPO Box 180KINGS CROSS NSW 2011

Matthew Talbot OutreachPO Box 180KINGS CROSS NSW 20119357 1533

Care & Assistance CentreCnr West & Thomas StreetsLEWISHAM NSW 2049

CompeerCnr West & Thomas StreetsLEWISHAM NSW 20499560 8666

SPARKCnr West & Thomas StreetsLEWISHAM NSW 2049

Vinnies Asylum Seeker Allowance (VASA)Cnr West & Thomas StreetsLEWISHAM NSW 2049

Vinnies Household FundCnr West & Thomas StreetsLEWISHAM NSW 2049

Ozanam IndustriesSTANMORE NSW 20489519 3044

Ozanam IndustriesWEST RYDE NSW 21149807 4476

In the interest of improved communication and to establish a better understanding of the full scope of the Society a full directory has been included in this Annual Report as provided by all Diocesan Offices.

The following pages provide a listing of Diocesan Offices, Centres, Special Works, Regional Councils and Conferences.

In order to contact entities that do not list a phone number, please contact the Diocesan Office of the local area.

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Armidale Diocesan CouncilPO Box 267ARMIDALE NSW 23506772 1785

Vinnies Armidale162 Rusden StreetARMIDALE NSW 23506771 3940

Vinnies Barraba118 Queen StreetBARRABA NSW 23476782 1598

Vinnies Glen Innes192 Bourke StreetGLEN INNES NSW 23706732 1362

Vinnies Gunnedah146 Marquis StreetGUNNEDAH NSW 23806742 1836

Vinnies Guyra153 Bradley StreetGUYRA NSW 23656779 2133

Vinnies Inverell31 Oliver StreetINVERELL NSW 23806722 2229

Vinnies Moree65 Frome StreetMOREE NSW 24006752 2385

Vinnies MungindiWalker StreetMUNGINDI NSW 24066753 2757

Vinnies Narrabri102 Barwon StreetNARRABRI NSW 23906792 2562

Vinnies QuirindiChurch AvenueQUIRINDI NSW 23436746 1020

Vinnies Sth Tamworth70 Duri RoadTAMWORTH NSW 23406765 4522

Vinnies Tamworth488 Peel StreetTAMWORTH NSW 23406766 7340

Vinnies Tenterfield119 High StreetTENTERFIELD NSW 23726736 2421

Vinnies Uralla20 Hill StreetURALLA NSW 23586778 4997

Vinnies Walcha68 Derby StreetWALCHA NSW 23546777 2854

VINNIES CENTRES

DIOCESAN OFFICE

SPECIAL WORKSFreeman House1 Crescent StreetARMIDALE NSW 23506772 5878

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Armidale Regional CouncilARMIDALE NSW 2350

Tamworth Regional CouncilTAMWORTH NSW 2340

St John’s Barraba ConferenceBARRABA NSW 2347

St Joseph’s Quirindi ConferenceQUIRINDI NSW 2343

St Agnes Youth ConferenceTAMWORTH NSW 2340

St Edward’s Tamworth ConferenceTAMWORTH NSW 2340

St Francis of Assisi ConferenceARMIDALE NSW 2350

St Gerard’s Armidale ConferenceARMIDALE NSW 2350

St Joseph’s Armidale ConferenceARMIDALE NSW 2350

Namoi/Barwon Regional CouncilNARRABRI NSW 2390

St Joseph’s Gunnedah ConferenceGUNNEDAH NSW 2380

St Therese Moree ConferenceMOREE NSW 2400

St Francis Xavier Narrabri ConferenceNARRABRI NSW 2390

St Andrews Wee Waa ConferenceWEE WAA NSW 2388

North Eastern Regional CouncilINVERELL NSW 2360

St Patrick’s Glen Innes ConferenceGLEN INNES NSW 2370

Sacred Heart Inverell ConferenceINVERELL NSW 2360

St Mary’s Inverell ConferenceINVERELL NSW 2360

St Paul’s Inverell ConferenceINVERELL NSW 2360

Mary Mother of the Church ConferenceTENTERFIELD NSW 2372

Our Lady of Perpetual Succour ConferenceTENTERFIELD NSW 2372

St Patrick’s Warialda ConferenceWARIALDA NSW 2402

Vinnies Walgett84 Fox StreetWALGETT NSW 28326828 1094

Vinnies Warialda37 Geddes StreetWARIALDA NSW 24026729 1359

Vinnies Wee Waa34 Rose StreetWEE WAA NSW 23886795 4014

Vinnies Werris Creek66 Single StreetWERRIS CREEK NSW 23416768 7115

REGIONS/CONFERENCES

St Louise ConferenceARMIDALE NSW 2350

St Mary’s Armidale ConferenceARMIDALE NSW 2350

St Mary’s of the Angels ConferenceGUYRA NSW 2365

St Joseph’s Uralla ConferenceURALLA NSW 2358

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St Louise Tamworth ConferenceTAMWORTH NSW 2340

St Nicholas Tamworth ConferenceTAMWORTH NSW 2340

St Patrick’s West Tamworth ConferenceTAMWORTH NSW 2340

St Peter’s Tamworth ConferenceTAMWORTH NSW 2340

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BATHURSTdiocese

VINNIES CENTRES

DIOCESAN OFFICE

Bathurst Diocesan CouncilPO Box 8317ORANGE EAST NSW 28006362 2565

Vinnies Blayney80 Adelaide StreetBLAYNEY NSW 27996368 2636

Vinnies Canowindra37 Gaskill StreetCANOWINDRA NSW 28046344 1433

Vinnies Coolah10 Goddard StreetCOOLAH NSW 28436377 1444

Vinnies Coonabarabran49 Dalgamo StreetCOONABARABRAN NSW 23576842 2342

Vinnies Coonamble106-108 Castlereagh StreetCOONAMBLE NSW 28296822 1042

Vinnies Cowra14-16 Macquarie StreetCOWRA NSW 27946342 2572

Vinnies Dubbo126 Brisbane StreetDUBBO NSW 28306882 2845

Vinnies Gilgandra86 Wamboin StreetGILGANDRA NSW 28276847 2089

Vinnies Gulgong58 Herbert StreetGULGONG NSW 28526374 1852

Vinnies Kandos60 Angus AvenueKANDOS NSW 28486379 4599

Vinnies Lithgow193-197 Main StreetLITHGOW NSW 27906351 3774

Vinnies Molong63 Bank StreetMOLONG NSW 28666366 8610

Vinnies Mudgee40 Market StreetMUDGEE NSW 28506372 2232

Vinnies Oberon173 Oberon StreetOBERON NSW 27876336 1223

Vinnies Orange27-31 McNamara StreetORANGE NSW 28006361 0371

Vinnies Portland43 Williwa StreetPORTLAND NSW 28476355 5077

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Vinnies Wellington58 Warne StreetWELLINGTON NSW 28206845 2951

Vinnies Bathurst83 Keppel StreetWEST BATHURST NSW 27956331 5329

VINNIES CENTRES cont’d

SPECIAL WORKSAllambie Court UnitsCharles StreetCOONABARABRAN NSW 23576842 1050

Castlereagh IndustriesPO Box 333COONAMBLE NSW 28296822 1386

Greene VillaPO Box 500COONAMBLE NSW 28296822 1438

Night Patrol Van and Soup KitchenPO Box 8317EAST ORANGE NSW 28006362 2565

Mary O’Leary CentrePO Box 168PORTLAND NSW 28476355 5997

REGIONS/CONFERENCES

St Lawrence’s Coonabarabran ConferenceCOONABARABRAN NSW 2357

St Jude’s Dubbo ConferenceDUBBO NSW 2830

St Joseph’s Gilgandra ConferenceGILGANDRA NSW 2827

St Patrick’s Wellington ConferenceWELLINGTON NSW 2820

St Brigid’s Dubbo ConferenceDUBBO NSW 2830

Castlereagh Regional CouncilDUBBO NSW 2830

Cudgegong Regional CouncilCOOLAH NSW 2843

Sacred Heart Coolah ConferenceCOOLAH NSW 2843

St Michael’s Dunedoo ConferenceDUNEDOO NSW 2844

St John the Baptist Gulgong ConferenceGULGONG NSW 2852

St Mary’s Mudgee ConferenceMUDGEE NSW 2850

Evans Regional CouncilLITHGOW NSW 2790

St Therese Bathurst ConferenceBATHURST NSW 2795

Assumption Bathurst ConferenceBATHURST NSW 2795

Cathedral Bathurst ConferenceBATHURST NSW 2795

St Dominic’s Kandos ConferenceKANDOS NSW 2848

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St Patrick’s Lithgow ConferenceLITHGOW NSW 2790

St Ignatius Oberon ConferenceOBERON NSW 2787

St Vincent’s Portland ConferencePORTLAND NSW 2847

Sacred Heart Wallerawang ConferenceWALLERAWANG NSW 2845

Orange Regional CouncilEAST ORANGE NSW 2800

St James Blayney ConferenceBLAYNEY NSW 2799

St Edward’s Canowindra ConferenceCANOWINDRA NSW 2804

St Raphael’s Cowra ConferenceCOWRA NSW 2794

St Anthony’s Young Adult ConferenceEAST ORANGE NSW 2800

Sacred Heart Molong ConferenceMOLONG NSW 2866

Holy Family Orange ConferenceORANGE NSW 2800

James Sheahan High Schlool Youth ConferenceORANGE NSW 2800

St Joseph’s Orange ConferenceORANGE NSW 2800

St Mary’s Orange ConferenceORANGE NSW 2800

BATHURSTdiocese

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BROKEN BAYdiocese

VINNIES CENTRES

DIOCESAN OFFICE

Broken Bay Diocesan CouncilPO Box 1426CHATSWOOD NSW 20579415 1492

Vinnies Artarmon70 Hampden RoadARTARMON NSW 20649411 4570

Vinnies Brookvale638 Pittwater RoadBROOKVALE NSW 21009905 0424

Brookvale Central Recycling Centrestreet address requiredBROOKVALE NSW 21009905 5453

Vinnies Chatswood287 Victoria AvenueCHATSWOOD NSW 20679419 4236

Vinnies Chatswood OutletShop 16, Orchard ArcadeCHATSWOOD NSW 20679419 6982

Vinnies Dee Why2 Fisher RoadDEE WHY NSW 20999981 1380

Vinnies East Gosford81 Victoria StreetEAST GOSFORD NSW 22504325 5431

Vinnies Epping21 Oxford StreetEPPING NSW 21219868 5569

Vinnies Erina2/185 The Entrance RoadERINA NSW 22504365 0618

Vinnies Forestville24 The CentreFORESTVILLE NSW 20879453 9505

Vinnies Galston7/354 Galston RoadGALSTON NSW 21599653 1766

Vinnies Gordon756 Pacific HighwayGORDON NSW 20729418 4712

Vinnies Gosford94 Mann StreetGOSFORD NSW 22504324 4933

Vinnies Hornsby41 Jersey StreetHORNSBY NSW 20779477 5022

Vinnies KincumberShop 5, Kincumber Trade Centre, Kerta RoadKINCUMBER NSW 22514368 4143

Vinnies Kincumber OutletShop 3 & 4 Kincumber Shopping Centre39 Avoca DriveKINCUMBER NSW 22514363 1330

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Vinnies Manly2-10 Pittwater RoadMANLY NSW 20959977 1574

Vinnies Mona ValeShop 8 Bungan Court13 Waratah StreetMONA VALE NSW 21039997 6204

Vinnies Narrabeen1308-1310 Pittwater RoadNARRABEEN NSW 21019913 3666

Vinnies Northbridge149 Sailors Bay RoadNORTHBRIDGE NSW 20639967 9846

Vinnies Pennant Hills364 Pennant Hills RoadPENNANT HILLS NSW 21209484 2064

Vinnies The Entrance11 Victoria StreetTHE ENTRANCE NSW 22614332 3776

Vinnies Toukley173 Main RoadTOUKLEY NSW 22634396 3001

Vinnies TurramurraShop 3 1392 Pacific HighwayTURRAMURRA NSW 20749488 8160

Vinnies Umina344 West StreetUMINA NSW 22574341 7091

Vinnies Woy Woy41 The BoulevardeWOY WOY NSW 22564344 3261

Vinnies Wyong124 Railway StreetWYONG NSW 22594353 1344

Vinnies Wyong (Furniture Warehouse)47 Howarth StreetWYONG NSW 22594353 5614

SPECIAL WORKSFinancial/Budget Counselling Service638 Pittwater RoadBROOKVALE NSW 21009905 0424

NILS (No Interest Loan Scheme)638 Pittwater RoadBROOKVALE NSW 21009905 0424

Temporary Housing638 Pittwater RoadBROOKVALE NSW 21009451 1529

Youth Reach12 Powells RoadBROOKVALE NSW 21009907 2604

St Joseph’s Furniture WorkshopPO Box 6199GOSFORD WEST NSW 2250

Compeer Friendship Program WyongPO Box 4422LAKE HAVEN NSW 22634392 7522


Loreto Aged CarePO Box 4367LAKE HAVEN NSW 2263

Louise House Care & Support CentrePO Box 4422LAKE HAVEN NSW 22634392 7255

Referral CentrePO Box 148WYONG NSW 22594353 3799

Rosalie’s Garden Family Care and Support UnitPO Box 713WOY WOY NSW 22564342 6527

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REGIONS/CONFERENCESGosford Regional Council GOSFORD NSW 2250

Ettalong/Umina Sacred Heart ConferenceETTALONG NSW 2257

Gosford St Patrick’s ConferenceGOSFORD NSW 2250

St Edward’s College Youth ConferenceGOSFORD EAST NSW 2250

St Joseph’s High Youth ConferenceGOSFORD EAST NSW 2250

Kariong/Kulnara McKillop ConferenceKARIONG NSW 2250

Kincumber Holy Cross ConferenceKINCUMBER NSW 2251

Wyoming Our Lady of the Rosary ConferenceNIAGARA PARK NSW 2250

Woy Woy St John the Baptist ConferenceUMINA NSW 2257

Terrigal Our Lady Star of the Sea ConferenceWAMBERAL NSW 2260

Hornsby Regional CouncilHORNSBY NSW 2076

Berowra St Bernard’s ConferenceBEROWRA NSW 2081

Carlingford St Gerard Majella’s ConferenceCARLINGFORD NSW 2118

Epping Our Lady Help of Christians ConferenceEPPING NSW 2121

Arcadia St Benedict’s ConferenceGALSTON NSW 2159

Asquith St Patrick’s ConferenceMT DRUITT NSW 2079

Loreto College Youth ConferenceNORMANHURST NSW 2076

Mount St Benedict College Youth ConferencePENNANT HILLS NSW 2120

Normanhurst Queen of Peace ConferenceTHORNLEIGH NSW 2120

St Leo’s College Youth ConferenceWAHROONGA NSW 2076

Wahroonga Holy Name ConferenceWAHROONGA NSW 2076

Waitara Our Lady of the Rosary ConferenceWAHROONGA NSW 2076

Pennant Hills St Agatha’s ConferenceWEST PENNANT HILLS NSW 2125

Northern Beaches Regional CouncilBROOKVALE NSW 2100

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Avalon Maria Regina ConferenceAVALON NSW 2107

Manly Vale St Kieran’s ConferenceBALGOWLAH NSW 2093

Davidson St Martin De Porres ConferenceBELROSE NSW 2085

Collaroy Plateau St Rose’s ConferenceCOLLAROY PLATEAU NSW 2097

Dee Why St Kevin’s ConferenceDEE WHY NSW 2099

Narrabeen St Joseph’s ConferenceELANORA HEIGHTS NSW 2101

Manly St Mary’s & Athanasius ConferenceHARBORD NSW 2096

St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School ConferenceHARBORD NSW 2096

St Paul’s College Youth ConferenceMANLY NSW 2095

St Kieran’s Primary School ConferenceMANLY VALE NSW 2093

Narraweena St John the Apostle ConferenceNARRAWEENA NSW 2099

Mona Vale Sacred Heart ConferenceNEWPORT NSW 2106

Harbord St John the Baptist ConferenceNORTH CURL CURL NSW 2099

Balgowlah St Cecilia’s ConferencePETERSHAM NSW 2049

Mater Maria College Youth ConferenceWARRIEWOOD NSW 2102

St Ives Regional CouncilCHATSWOOD NSW 2067

Chatswood Our Lady of Dolours ConferenceCHATSWOOD NSW 2057

Mercy College School ConferenceCHATSWOOD NSW 2067

St Pius X College Youth ConferenceCHATSWOOD NSW 2067

Willoughby St Thomas’ ConferenceCHATSWOOD NSW 2067

Our Lady of Good Counsel Youth ConferenceFORESTVILLE NSW 2087

Forestville Our Lady of Good Counsel ConferenceFRENCHS FOREST NSW 2086

St Martin’s Catholic Primary School Youth ConferenceFRENCHS FOREST NSW 2086

Lindfield Holy Family ConferenceKILLARA NSW 2071

Naremburn/Northbridge St Leonard’s/St Philip NeriLANE COVE NSW 2066

Killara Immaculate Heart of Mary ConferenceLINDFIELD NSW 2070

Brigidine College Youth ConferenceST IVES NSW 2075

Pymble and West Pymble Sacred Heart ConferenceTURRAMURRA NSW 2074

St Ives Corpus Christi ConferenceTURRAMURRA NSW 2074

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Toukley St Mary’s ConferenceBUDGEWOI NSW 2262

Tumbi/Wyong St Cecilia’s ConferenceGLENNING VALLEY NSW 2261

Warnervale Blessed Mary MacKillip ConferenceHAMLYN TERRACE NSW 2259

Mary MacKillop College Conference (Warnervale Mini Vinnies)LAKE HAVEN NSW 2263

Our Lady of the Rosary Youth ConferenceSHELLY BEACH NSW 2266

The Entrance Our Lady of the Rosary ConferenceTHE ENTRANCE NSW 2261

Lake Munmorah St Brendan’s ConferenceWYEE POINT NSW 2259

St Cecilia’s Primary School ConferenceWYONG NSW 2259

Wyong Regional CouncilWYONG NSW 2259

St Peter’s Catholic College Youth ConferencesWYONG NSW 2259

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CANBERRA/GOULBURNdiocese

VINNIES CENTRES

DIOCESAN OFFICE

Canberra/Goulburn ArchdiocesePO Box 642MAWSON ACT 26076282 2722

Vinnies Batemans Bay55 Orient StreetBATEMANS BAY NSW 25364475 3220

Vinnies Bega130 Gipps StreetBEGA NSW 25506491 8550

Vinnies Belconnen24 Purdue StreetBELCONNEN ACT 26176219 5000

Vinnies Boorowa18 Marsden StreetBOOROWA NSW 25866385 3758

Vinnies Cooma27-29 Vale StreetCOOMA NSW 26306450 2170

Vinnies Cootamundra166 Parker StreetCOOTAMUNDRA NSW 25906940 2290

Vinnies Crookwell59 Goulburn StreetCROOKWELL NSW 25834832 0155

Vinnies CurtinCurtin PlaceCURTIN ACT 26056282 3791

Vinnies Dickson8 Cape StreetDICKSON ACT 26026212 5230

Vinnies Goulburn27-31 Verner StreetGOULBURN NSW 25804828 5977

Vinnies TuggeranongCnr Pitman Street and Athllon DriveGREENWAY ACT 29006208 6000

Vinnies Gungahlin115 Hibberson StreetGUNGAHLIN ACT 29126213 3630

Vinnies Harden53-55 Neill StreetHARDEN NSW 25876386 2922

Vinnies Lake CargelligoFoster StreetLAKE CARGELLIGO NSW 26726898 1499

Vinnies Merimbula82 Main StreetMERIMBULA NSW 25486497 5050

Vinnies Mitchell10 Buckland StreetMITCHELL ACT 29116213 3680

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Vinnies Moruya37-39 Queen StreetMORUYA NSW 25374475 6100

Vinnies NaroomaCanty StreetNAROOMA NSW 25464476 2822

Vinnies Narrabundah47 Boolimba CrescentNARRABUNDAH ACT 26046208 9770

Vinnies PhillipColbee CourtPHILLIP ACT 26066282 4462

Vinnies Queanbeyan130 Monaro StreetQUEANBEYAN NSW 26206200 5950

Vinnies Temora143 Hoskins StreetTEMORA NSW 26666980 2000

VINNIES CENTRES cont’d Vinnies TumutFuller StreetTUMUT NSW 27206941 2280

Vinnies West Wyalong77 Main StreetWEST WYALONG NSW 26716972 3515

Vinnies Yass97 Meehan StreetYASS NSW 25826118 6040

Vinnies Young69 Lynch StreetYOUNG NSW 25946382 9410

SPECIAL WORKSBlue Door Drop-In-CentreAinslie Village, Quick StreetAINSLIE ACT 2602

SVDP Men’s Hostel31 Verner StreetGOULBURN NSW 25804828 5972

Samaritan House19 Hackett PlaceHACKETT ACT 2602

Night PatrolPO Box 642MAWSON ACT 26076297 2358

St Joseph’s Holiday CampC/- PO Box 642MAWSON ACT 2607

St Nicholas Carers Youth GroupPO Box 642MAWSON ACT 2607

St Rose of Lima YouthPO Box 642MAWSON ACT 2607

SVDP Family ServicesPO Box 642MAWSON ACT 26076286 2173

Pastoral Care49 Elizabeth CrescentQUEANBEYAN NSW 2620

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REGIONS/CONFERENCESBelconnen Regional CouncilKALEEN ACT 2617

Cootamundra Regional CouncilTEMORA NSW 2666

St Vincent de Paul Aranda ConferenceARANDA ACT 2614

St Thomas Aquinas Charnwood ConferenceCHARNWOOD ACT 2615

St Monica’s Evatt ConferenceEVATT ACT 2617

Holy Spirit Gungahlin ConferenceGUNGAHLIN ACT 2912

St Matthew’s Page ConferenceHAWKER ACT 2614

St John the Apostle Kippax ConferenceHIGGINS ACT 2615

St Michael the Archangel Kaleen ConferenceKALEEN ACT 2617

Mary MacKillop VASS ANU ConferenceNICHOLLS ACT 2913

Sacred Heart Cootamundra ConferenceCOOTAMUNDRA NSW 2590

St Patrick’s Gundagai ConferenceGUNDAGAI NSW 2722

Sacred Heart Griffith ConferenceHANWOOD NSW 2680

Our Lady of Lourdes Lake Cargelligo ConferenceLAKE CARGELLIGO NSW 2672

Sacred Heart Temora ConferenceTEMORA NSW 2666

Immaculate Conception Tumut ConferenceTUMUT NSW 2720

St Mary’s West Wyalong ConferenceWEST WYALONG NSW 2671

Far South Coast and Monaro Regional CouncilTUROSS HEAD NSW 2537

St Bernard’s Batemans Bay ConferenceBATEMANS BAY NSW 2536

St Mary’s Bombala ConferenceBOMBALA NSW 2632

St Patrick’s Cooma ConferenceCOOMA NSW 2630

Stella Maris Eden ConferenceEDEN NSW 2551

St Peter’s Merimbula ConferenceMERIMBULA NSW 2548

Mary Star of the Sea, Narooma ConferenceNAROOMA NSW 2546

Sacred Heart Moruya ConferenceTUROSS HEAD NSW 2537

Goulburn Regional CouncilGOULBURN NSW 2580

St Bede’s Braidwood ConferenceBRAIDWOOD NSW 2622

St Mary’s Crookwell ConferenceCROOKWELL NSW 2583

Saint Peter and Paul Goulburn ConferenceGOULBURN NSW 2580

North Canberra/Yass Regional CouncilNGUNNAWAL ACT 2915


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REGIONS/CONFERENCES cont’dOur Lady of Mercy Braddon ConferenceAINSLIE ACT 2602

St Patrick’s Braddon ConferenceAINSLIE ACT 2602

St Thomas More Campbell ConferenceCAMPBELL ACT 2612

Merici College Youth ConferenceCANBERRA ACT 2601

St Brigid’s Dickson ConferenceDICKSON ACT 2602

St Joseph’s O’Connor ConferenceLYNEHAM ACT 2602

Our Lady of the Rosary Watson ConferenceWATSON ACT 2602

St Augustine’s Yass ConferenceYASS NSW 2582

South Canberra/Q’beyan Regional CouncilREID ACT 2612

St Edmund’s College Youth ConferenceGRIFFITH ACT 2603

St Benedict’s Narrabundah ConferenceMANUKA ACT 2603

St Christopher’s Manuka ConferenceMANUKA ACT 2603

St Clare’s College Youth ConferenceMANUKA ACT 2603

St Gregory’s Queanbeyan ConferenceQUEANBEYAN NSW 2620

St Peter Chanel Yarralumla ConferenceYARRALUMLA ACT 2600

Tuggeranong Regional CouncilCALWELL ACT 2905

St Francis of Assisi Calwell ConferenceParish Centre,100 Casey CrescentCALWELL ACT 2905

Holy Family Gowrie ConferenceGOWRIE ACT 2904

St Thomas the Apostle Kambah ConferenceKAMBAH ACT 2902

St Anthony’s Wanniassa ConferenceWANNIASSA ACT 2903

Woden Weston Regional CouncilSTIRLING ACT 2611

St Augustine’s South Woden ConferenceFARRER ACT 2607

Holy Trinity North Woden ConferenceGARRAN ACT 2605

St Jude’s Holder ConferenceHOLDER ACT 2611

Marist College Youth ConferenceMAWSON ACT 2607

Caritas Christi Migrant & Refugee ConferencePEARCE ACT 2607

St John Vianney Waramanga ConferenceWODEN ACT 2606

Young Regional CouncilYOUNG NSW 2594

St Patrick’s Boorowa ConferenceBOOROWA NSW 2586

St Mary’s Harden ConferenceHARDEN NSW 2587

St Mary’s Young ConferenceYOUNG NSW 2594


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VINNIES CENTRES

DIOCESAN OFFICE

Lismore Diocesan CouncilPO Box 660LISMORE NSW 24806621 5835

Vinnies Alstonville25 Commercial RoadALSTONVILLE NSW 24776628 0167

Vinnies Ballina7 Martin StreetBALLINA NSW 24786686 4072

Vinnies Brunswick Heads29 Fingal StreetBRUNSWICK HEADS NSW 24836685 1443

Vinnies Byron Bay2 Marvel StreetBYRON BAY NSW 24816685 7052

Vinnies Casino148 Canterbury StreetCASINO NSW 24706662 1291

Vinnies Coffs Harbour6 Scarba StreetCOFFS HARBOUR NSW 24506652 3003

Vinnies Dorrigo24 Hickory StreetDORRIGO NSW 24536657 2535

Vinnies Evans Head24 Woodburn StreetEVANS HEAD NSW 24736682 4788

Vinnies Grafton16 Prince StreetGRAFTON NSW 24606642 1660

Matthew Talbot Clothing Recyling Centre20 Centenary DriveGOONELLABAH NSW 24806624 8488

Vinnies Kempsey82A Belgrave StreetKEMPSEY NSW 24406562 2018

Vinnies KingscliffShop 3, Kingscliff Shopping VillageKINGSCLIFF NSW 24876674 2844

Vinnies Kyogle148 Summerland WayKYOGLE NSW 24746632 1055

Vinnies Laurieton18 Lake StreetLAURIETON NSW 24436559 8319

Vinnies Lennox HeadVillage Arcade 3/64 Ballina StreetLENNOX HEAD NSW 24786687 6953

Vinnies Lismore84 Magellan StreetLISMORE NSW 24806621 5959

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Vinnies Macksville28 Wallace StreetMACKSVILLE NSW 24476568 1579

Vinnies Maclean18 River StreetMACLEAN NSW 24636645 2752

Vinnies Mullumbimby100 Dalley StreetMULLUMBIMBY NSW 24826684 2639

Vinnies Murwillumbah138 Main StreetMURWILLUMBAH NSW 24846672 2572

Vinnies Nimbin40 Cullen StreetNIMBIN NSW 24806689 1623

Vinnies Port Macquarie116 Gordon StreetPORT MACQUARIE NSW 24446584 1168

VINNIES CENTRES cont’d Vinnies South Grafton64 Skinner StreetSOUTH GRAFTON NSW 24606642 3290

Vinnies South Tweed Heads9/25 Industry DriveSOUTH TWEED HEADS NSW 248607 5523 1305

Vinnies Toormina4 Minorca PlaceTOORMINA NSW 24536653 2113

Vinnies Tweed Heads11 Beryl StreetTWEED HEADS NSW 248507 5536 1130

Vinnies UrungaShop 10, Urunga Beach PlazaURUNGA NSW 24556655 6684

Vinnies Wauchope40 Cameron StreetWAUCHOPE NSW 24466585 1963

Vinnies Woolgoolga15 Market StreetWOOLGOOLGA NSW 24566654 1762

SPECIAL WORKSAmelie LodgeC/- PO Box 660LISMORE NSW 24806621 5835

MacKillop LodgeC/- PO Box 660LISMORE NSW 24806621 5835

Matthew Talbot Rag RecyclingPO BOX 1164LISMORE NSW 2480

McCosker House20 Table StreetPORT MACQUARIE NSW 24446584 2630

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REGIONS/CONFERENCESClarence Regional CouncilMACLEAN NSW 2463

St Mary’s ConferenceGRAFTON NSW 2460

St Paul’s ConferenceGRAFTON NSW 2460

St Mary’s Conference MacleanMACLEAN NSW 2463

St Patrick’s ConferenceSOUTH GRAFTON NSW 2460

St James ConferenceYAMBA NSW 2464

Hastings Regional CouncilPORT MACQUARIE NSW 2444

St Mary’s Star of the Sea ConferenceLAKE CATHIE NSW 2445

St Matthew’s ConferenceLAURIETON NSW 2443

St Agnes ConferencePORT MACQUARIE NSW 2444

St Augustine Youth ConferencePORT MACQUARIE NSW 2444

Our Lady of Lourdes ConferenceWAUCHOPE NSW 2446

All Saints ConferenceWEST KEMPSEY NSW 2440

St Paul’s Youth ConferenceYARAVELL NSW 2440

Orara Regional CouncilURUNGA NSW 2455

Mary Immaculate ConferenceBELLINGEN NSW 2454

John Paul College Youth ConferenceCOFFS HARBOUR NSW 2450

St Augustine ConferenceCOFFS HARBOUR NSW 2450

Sacred Heart ConferenceDORRIGO NSW 2453

St Patrick’s ConferenceMACKSVILLE NSW 2447

Our Lady Help of Christians ConferenceSAWTELL NSW 2452

St Joseph’s ConferenceURUNGA NSW 2455

St Louise ConferenceWOOLGOOLGA NSW 2456

Richmond Regional CouncilALSTONVILLE NSW 2477

Our Lady of the Rosary ConferenceALSTONVILLE NSW 2477

St Francis Xavier ConferenceBALLINA NSW 2478

Blessed Mary MacKillop ConferenceCASINO NSW 2470

St Mary’s ConferenceCASINO NSW 2470

St Therese ConferenceCASINO NSW 2470

Our Lady of Lourdes ConferenceEAST LISMORE NSW 2480

St John’s ConferenceEVANS HEAD NSW 2473

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St Mary’s Youth ConferenceFAIRY HILL NSW 2470

St Therese Youth ConferenceGOONELLABAH NSW 2480

St Coleman’s ConferenceKYOGLE NSW 2474

Holy Family ConferenceLENNOX HEAD NSW 2478

Xavier College ConferenceLENNOX HEAD NSW 2478

Holy Spirit ConferenceLISMORE NSW 2480

St Carthage’s ConferenceLISMORE NSW 2480

St John’s College ConferenceLISMORE NSW 2480

Trinity College ConferenceLISMORE NSW 2480

REGIONS/CONFERENCES cont’d St Kevin’s ConferenceBANGALOW NSW 2479

St Joseph’s College ConferenceBANORA POINT NSW 2486

Our Lady of Lourdes ConferenceBRUNSWICK HEADS NSW 2483

St Finbarr’s ConferenceBYRON BAY NSW 2481

St John’s ConferenceMULLUMBIMBY NSW 2482

Mary McKillop ConferenceMURWILLUMBAH NSW 2484

Mount St Pats College Youth ConferenceMURWILLUMBAH NSW 2484

St Anthony’s ConferencePOTTSVILLE BEACH NSW 2489

St Josephs ConferenceTWEED HEADS NSW 2485

Tweed/Byron Regional CouncilOCEAN SHORES NSW 2483

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MAITLAND/NEWCASTLEdiocese

VINNIES CENTRES

DIOCESAN OFFICE

Maitland/Newcastle Diocesan CouncilPO Box 64ISLINGTON NSW 22964967 6277

Vinnies Anna Bay135 Gan Gan RoadANNA BAY NSW 23164981 9861

Vinnies Belmont21 Ernest StreetBELMONT NSW 22804945 0330

Vinnies Beresfield11 Beresford AvenueBERESFIELD NSW 23224966 2299

Vinnies BooragulPrimrose StreetBOORAGUL NSW 22844958 2814

Vinnies Cessnock55 Vincent StreetCESSNOCK NSW 23254990 1422

Vinnies East Maitland99 High StreetEAST MAITLAND NSW 23234934 7018

Vinnies Forster134 Little StreetFORSTER NSW 24286554 6079

Vinnies Gateshead OutletShop 5/78 Oxford StreetGATESHEAD NSW 22904943 4967

Vinnies Hamilton143 Beaumont StreetHAMILTON NSW 23034961 3241

Vinnies Islington125 Maitland RoadISLINGTON NSW 22964961 1476

Vinnies Kurri Kurri127 Lang StreetKURRI KURRI NSW 23274937 4940

Vinnies Maitland196 High StreetMAITLAND NSW 23204933 6828

Vinnies Mayfield4 Church StreetMAYFIELD NSW 23044968 8360

Vinnies Morisset48 Yambo StreetMORISSET NSW 22644973 2255

Vinnies Murrurundi38 Mayne StreetMURRURUNDI NSW 23386546 6507

Vinnies Muswellbrook174 Bridge StreetMUSWELLBROOK NSW 23336543 2659

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Vinnies Nelson Bay15 Yacaaba StreetNELSON BAY NSW 23154981 3988

Vinnies Old BarShop 2, 55-59 Old Bar RoadOLD BAR NSW 24306553 3993

Vinnies Raymond Terrace37 Port Stephens StreetRAYMOND TERRACE NSW 23244983 1844

Vinnies Singleton13 Campbell StreetSINGLETON NSW 23306572 2723

Vinnies Swansea100 Pacific HighwaySWANSEA NSW 22814972 2013

Vinnies Tanilba Bay67 President Wilson WalkTANILBA BAY NSW 23194982 3469

VINNIES CENTRES cont’d Vinnies Taree41 Pulteney StreetTAREE NSW 24306552 1510

Vinnies Tea GardensShop 14, Myall Quays Shopping VillageTEA GARDENS NSW 23244997 0122

Vinnies Toronto80 The BoulevardeTORONTO NSW 22834959 6011

Vinnies Wallsend175 Nelson StreetWALLSEND NSW 22874951 6773

Vinnies Wingham16 Isabella StreetWINGHAM NSW 24296553 5471

SPECIAL WORKS

REGIONS/CONFERENCES

Care & Support Cottage6a Cumberland StreetCESSNOCK NSW 23254991 4212

Breakfast ClubSt Joseph’s Primary SchoolC/- 26 Hunter StreetEAST MAITLAND NSW 23234933 1744

Vinnies LodgePO Box 64ISLINGTON NSW 2296

Disaster Recovery8 Third StreetWESTON NSW 23264937 5117

Matthew Talbot CentrePO Box 101WICKHAM NSW 22934961 1411

Eastlakes Regional CouncilBELMONT NSW 2280

Belmont St Francis Xavier ConferenceBELMONT NORTH NSW 2280

St Kevin’s Public SchoolCARDIFF NSW 2285


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Lake Macquarie Regional CouncilFENNELL BAY NSW 2283

St Paul’s High School Youth ConferenceBOORAGUL NSW 2284

St Benedict’s School ConferenceEDGEWORTH NSW 2285

Glendale Holy Cross ConferenceGLENDALE NSW 2285

Shortland Our Lady of Victories ConferenceJESMOND NSW 2299

Morisset St John Vianney ConferenceMORISSET NSW 2264

Booragul St Michael’s ConferenceTERALBA NSW 2284

Toronto St Josephs ConferenceTORONTO NSW 2283

Wallsend St Patrick’s ConferenceWALLSEND NSW 2287

Boolaroo St Joseph’s ConferenceWARNERS BAY NSW 2282

Warners Bay St Mary’s ConferenceWARNERS BAY NSW 2282

Glendale Holy Cross ConferenceWEST WALLSEND NSW 2286

Lower Hunter Regional CouncilEAST MAITLAND NSW 2323

Dungog St Mary’s ConferenceDUNGOG NSW 2420

East Maitland Day St Joseph’s ConferenceEAST MAITLAND NSW 2323

East Maitland Night St Joseph’s ConferenceEAST MAITLAND NSW 2323

Hunter Homeless ConferenceEAST MAITLAND NSW 2323

All Saints College St Mary’s Youth ConferenceMAITLAND NSW 2320

All Saints College St Peter’s ConferenceMAITLAND NSW 2320

Campbells Hill Sacred Heart ConferenceMAITLAND NSW 2320

Maitland St John’s ConferenceMAITLAND NSW 2320

Rutherford St Paul’s ConferenceRUTHERFORD NSW 2320

St Paul’s Special Work ConferenceTHORNTON NSW 2322

Gresford St Helen’s ConferenceVACY NSW 2421

Manning Regional CouncilWESTON NSW 2326

Forster Holy Name ConferenceFORSTER NSW 2428

St Clare’s High School Youth ConferenceTAREE NSW 2430

St Joseph’s Primary School (Mini Vinnies)TAREE NSW 2430


Mackillop ConferenceCHARLESTOWN NSW 2290

St Mary’s Gateshead School ConferenceGATESHEAD NSW 2290

Kotara South St Philip ConferenceKOTARA FAIR NSW 2289

Windale St Pius X ConferenceMOUNT HUTTON NSW 2290

Swansea St Patrick’s ConferenceSWANSEA NSW 2281


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Taree St Mary’s ConferenceTAREE NSW 2430

Forster St Jude ConferenceTUNCURRY NSW 2428

Wingham Our Lady of Perpetual Succour ConferenceWINGHAM NSW 2429


Newcastle Regional CouncilWARATAH NSW 2298

Adamstown St Columba ConferenceADAMSTOWN NSW 2289

St Columban’s Primary School Youth ConferenceADAMSTOWN NSW 2289

St Pius X High School Youth ConferenceADAMSTOWN NSW 2289

Migrant/Refugee ConferenceBELMONT NSW 2280

Hamilton Sacred Heart ConferenceHAMILTON NSW 2303

St Francis Xavier College Youth ConferenceHAMILTON NSW 2303

Lambton St John Evangelist Mary Immaculate ConferenceJESMOND NSW 2299

St John’s Primary Youth ConferenceLAMBTON NSW 2299

Mayfield St Alphonsus ConferenceMAYFIELD NSW 2304

San Clemente High School Youth ConferenceMAYFIELD NSW 2304

St Columba’s Primary School Youth ConferenceMAYFIELD NSW 2304

Mayfield West St John the Baptist ConferenceMAYFIELD WEST NSW 2304

Merewether Beach Holy Family ConferenceMEREWETHER NSW 2291

New Lambton St Therese ConferenceNEW LAMBTON NSW 2305

Stockton St Peter in Chains ConferenceSTOCKTON NSW 2295

Newcastle St Joseph’s ConferenceTHE JUNCTION NSW 2291

Waratah Corpus Christi ConferenceWARATAH NSW 2298

Port Stephens Regional CouncilTANILBA BAY NSW 2319

Nelson Bay St Michael’s ConferenceNELSON BAY NSW 2315

Raymond Terrace St Brigid ConferenceRAYMOND TERRACE NSW 2324

Mallabula Our Lady Help of Christians ConferenceTANILBA BAY NSW 2319

Tea Gardens St Stephen’s ConferenceTEA GARDENS NSW 2324

Upper Hunter Regional CouncilSINGLETON NSW 2330

St Joseph’s High School Youth ConferenceABERDEEN NSW 2336

Merriwa St Anne’s ConferenceMERRIWA NSW 2329


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Cessnock St Patrick’s ConferenceCESSNOCK NSW 2325

St Patricks Primary School CessnockCESSNOCK NSW 2325

Branxton St Brigid’s ConferenceEAST BRANXTON NSW 2335

Greta St Catherine’s ConferenceGRETA NSW 2334

Holy Spirit Primary Youth Conference Kurri KurriKURRI KURRI NSW 2327

Murrurundi St Joseph’s ConferenceMURRURUNDI NSW 2338

Muswellbrook St James ConferenceMUSWELLBROOK NSW 2333

Scone Our Lady of Peace ConferenceSCONE NSW 2337

Singleton St Patrick’s ConferenceSINGLETON NSW 2330

Vineyard Regional CouncilKURRI KURRI NSW 2327

Kurri Kurri Day St Francis Xavier ConferenceKURRI KURRI NSW 2327

Kurri Kurri Night St Joseph’s ConferenceKURRI KURRI NSW 2327

All Saints College St Joseph’s Campus ConferenceLOCHINVAR NSW 2321

St Patrick’s Primary Youth Conference LochinvarLOCHINVAR NSW 2321

Beresfield Our Lady of Lourdes ConferenceWOODBERRY NSW 2322



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PARRAMATTAdiocese

VINNIES CENTRES

DIOCESAN OFFICE

Parramatta Diocesan CouncilPO Box 573WENTWORTHVILLE NSW 21459689 1900

Vinnies Baulkham Hills1-2/20 Old Northern RoadBAULKHAM HILLS NSW 21539686 4159

Vinnies Blackheath123 Station StreetBLACKHEATH NSW 27854787 6495

Vinnies Blacktown23 David StreetBLACKTOWN NSW 21489522 6088

Vinnies Blaxland133a Great Western HighwayBLAXLAND NSW 27744739 8402

Vinnies Castle Hill5/261 Old Northern RoadCASTLE HILL NSW 21549680 2729

Vinnies ErmingtonShop 7, Bartlett StreetERMINGTON NSW 21159898 0737

Vinnies Glenbrook29 Ross StreetGLENBROOK NSW 27734739 6998

Vinnies Guildford4/369 Guildford RoadGUILDFORD NSW 21619632 1121

Vinnies Katoomba65 Waratah StreetKATOOMBA NSW 27804782 7935

Vinnies Kingswood74 Cox AvenueKINGSWOOD NSW 27474731 5900

Vinnies Lawson2/297 Great Western HighwayLAWSON NSW 27834782 5155

Vinnies Marayong3/48 Railway RoadMARAYONG NSW 21489676 3856

Vinnies Merrylands2/215 Pitt StreetMERRYLANDS NSW 21609897 9795

Vinnies Merrylands Central11-19 Centenary RoadMERRYLANDS NSW 21609633 5433

Vinnies Parramatta Outlet46-48 Phillip StreetPARRAMATTA NSW 215096356574

Vinnies North Richmond1/328 Windsor StreetRICHMOND NSW 27534578 0599

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Vinnies RiverstoneShop 3/33 Pitt StreetRIVERSTONE NSW 27659627 3756

Vinnies Rooty Hill14 Rooty Hill RoadROOTY HILL NSW 27669625 4448

Vinnies Seven Hills140 Best RoadSEVEN HILLS NSW 21479622 3839

Vinnies Springwood272 Macquarie RoadSPRINGWOOD NSW 27774751 2322

Vinnies St ClairShop 15/41 Melville RoadST CLAIR NSW 27599834 6023

Vinnies St Marys3 Crana StreetST MARYS NSW 27609833 4594

Vinnies Toongabbie1 Cornelia RoadTOONGABBIE NSW 21469769 1011

Vinnies Wentworthville33-35 Dunmore StreetWENTWORTHVILLE NSW 21459631 8853

Vinnies Windsor256 George StreetWINDSOR NSW 27564577 4880

SPECIAL WORKSCaroline Chisholm Centre for Social JusticePO Box E77EMERTON NSW 27709835 1583

Cardinal Freeman Centre34-38 East StreetGRANVILLE NSW 2142

Katoomba Foodbank69 Waratah StreetKATOOMBA NSW 2780

Our Lady of the Way25 Dorothy StreetMERRYLANDS NSW 2160

Margaret Druitt Day Care CentrePO Box 118PLUMPTON NSW 2761

Springwood Foodbank272 Macquaire RoadSPRINGWOOD NSW 2777

Vinnies VanPO Box 573WENTWORTHVILLE NSW 2145

REGIONS/CONFERENCESBlacktown Regional CouncilTOONGABBIE NSW 2146

Quakers Hill/Schofields ConferenceACACIA GARDENS NSW 2763

Blacktown St Patrick’s ConferenceBLACKTOWN NSW 2148

Doonside St John Vianney ConferenceDOONSIDE NSW 2767

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Greystanes Our Lady Queen of Peace ConferenceGREYSTANES NSW 2145

Plumpton Good Shepherd ConferenceHEBERSHAM NSW 2770

Lalor Park St Bernadette’s ConferenceLALOR PARK NSW 2147

Marayong St Andrew’s ConferenceMARAYONG NSW 2148

South Blacktown St Michael’s ConferenceMINCHINBURY NSW 2770

Riverstone St John’s ConferenceRIVERSTONE NSW 2765

Rooty Hill St Aiden’s ConferenceROOTY HILL NSW 2766

Seven Hills Our Lady of Lourdes ConferenceSEVEN HILLS NSW 2147

Toongabbie ConferenceTOONGABBIE NSW 2146

REGIONS/CONFERENCES con’d Blessed John XXIII Conference Stanhope GardensSTANHOPE GARDENS NSW 2768

Wentworthville Our Lady of Mt Carmel ConferenceWENTWORTHVILLE NSW 2145

Blue Mountains Regional CouncilMOUNT VICTORIA NSW 2786

Glenbrook St Finbar’s ConferenceBLAXLAND NSW 2774

Emu Plains Our Lady of the Way ConferenceEMU PLAINS NSW 2750

Glenbrook Day ConferenceGLENBROOK NSW 2773

Katoomba St Canices ConferenceKATOOMBA NSW 2780

Lawson Our Lady of the Nativity ConferenceLAWSON NSW 2783

Springwood St Thomas Aquinas ConferenceLINDEN NSW 2778

Blackheath Sacred Heart ConferenceMOUNT VICTORIA NSW 2786

Springwood Day Our Lady Help of Christians ConferenceWINMALEE NSW 2777

Nepean Hawkesbury Regional CouncilKINGSWOOD NSW 2747

Windsor St Matthew’s ConferenceGLOSSODIA NSW 2756

South Mt Druitt Sacred Heart ConferenceMOUNT DRUITT NSW 2770

Penrith St Nicholas ConferencePENRITH NSW 2750

Richmond St Monica’s ConferenceRICHMOND NSW 2753

St Clair Holy Spirit ConferenceST CLAIR NSW 2759

St Mary’s Our Lady of the Rosary ConferenceST MARYS NSW 2760

Warragamba Sacred Heart ConferenceWARRAGAMBA NSW 2752

Kingswood St Joseph’s ConferenceWERRINGTON COUNTY NSW 2747

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Baulkham Hills South ConferenceBAULKHAM HILLS NSW 2153

Baulkham Hills St Michael’s ConferenceBAULKHAM HILLS NSW 1755

Castle Hill St Bernadette’s ConferenceDURAL NSW 2158

Kenthurst St MadeleinesGLENHAVEN NSW 2156

Merrylands St Margaret/Mary’s ConferenceGREYSTANES NSW 2145

East Granville Holy Family ConferenceGUILDFORD NSW 2161

Kellyville Our Lady of the Rosary ConferenceKELLYVILLE NSW 2155

Granville Holy Trinity ConferenceMERRYLANDS NSW 2160

North Parramatta St Monicas ConferenceNORTHMEAD NSW 2152

Winston Hills St Paul the Apostle ConferenceNORTHMEAD NSW 2152

Parramatta Regional CouncilWESTMEAD NSW 2145

Parramatta St Patrick’s ConferenceOATLANDS NSW 2117

Harris Park St Oliver Plunkett ConferencePARRAMATTA NSW 2150

Rydalmere Holy Name of Mary ConferenceRYDALMERE BC NSW 1701

North Rocks Christ the King ConferenceWEST PENNANT HILLS NSW 2125

Westmead Sacred Heart ConferenceWESTMEAD NSW 2145

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VINNIES CENTRES

DIOCESAN OFFICE

Sydney Archdiocesan CouncilPO Box 266AUBURN NSW 18359350 9600

Auburn Distribution Centre32-36 Hampstead RoadAUBURN NSW 21449350 9660

Vinnies Bankstown2A East TerraceBANKSTOWN NSW 22009796 1176

Vinnies Bondi Beach60 Hall StreetBONDI BEACH NSW 20269300 0585

Vinnies Mt Pritchard248 Humphries RoadBONNYRIGG NSW 21779823 1222

Vinnies Burwood143 Burwood RoadBURWOOD NSW 21349745 3744

Vinnies Campsie274 Beamish StreetCAMPSIE NSW 21949718 3444

Vinnies Canley Heights254 Canley Vale RoadCANLEY HEIGHTS NSW 21669726 6822

Vinnies Caringbah20 President AvenueCARINGBAH NSW 22299540 3188

Vinnies Chester HillShop 17, Chester Square Shopping CentreCHESTER HILL NSW 21629644 2104

Vinnies Cronulla45 Gerrale StreetCRONULLA NSW 22309523 1438

Vinnies Crows Nest60A Alexander StreetCROWS NEST NSW 20659436 0725

Vinnies Dulwich Hill528 Marrickville RoadDULWICH HILL NSW 22039564 6690

Vinnies Fairfield101-103 Ware StreetFAIRFIELD NSW 21659724 1033

Vinnies Fairfield Heights1/243 The BoulevardeFAIRFIELD HEIGHTS NSW 21659609 4098

Vinnies Gladesville10/210 Victoria RoadGLADESVILLE NSW 21119879 7029

Vinnies Glebe179 Glebe Point RoadGLEBE NSW 20379552 6031

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Vinnies Hurlstone Park20 Crinnan StreetHURLSTONE PARK NSW 21939558 0361

Vinnies Hurstville183C Forest RoadHURSTVILLE NSW 22209580 2459

Vinnies Kingsford381 Anzac ParadeKINGSFORD NSW 20329663 2422

Vinnies Lane Cove89 Longueville RoadLANE COVE NSW 20669427 1115

Vinnies Lidcombe5 Church StreetLIDCOMBE NSW 21419649 9902

Vinnies LiverpoolShop 4/142 Macquarie Street MallLIVERPOOL NSW 21709734 6300

Vinnies Maroubra785 Anzac ParadeMAROUBRA NSW 20359344 9990

Vinnies Marrickville113 Marrickville RoadMARRICKVILLE NSW 22049569 3000

Vinnies Mascot1201 Botany RoadMASCOT NSW 20209313 4325

Vinnies Miranda1/50 Kiora RoadMIRANDA NSW 22289525 4829

Vinnies Mortdale15 Cook StreetMORTDALE NSW 22239580 4430

Vinnies Mosman10 Spit RoadMOSMAN NSW 20889960 1030

Vinnies Neutral Bay148 Military RoadNEUTRAL BAY NSW 20899953 9519

Vinnies Newtown187 King StreetNEWTOWN NSW 20429557 1996

Vinnies North Ryde191-197 Cox’s RoadNORTH RYDE NSW 21139887 3356

Vinnies North Sydney6 Bay RoadNORTH SYDNEY NSW 20609955 3997

Vinnies Paddington292 Oxford StreetPADDINGTON NSW 20219360 4151

Vinnies Randwick27 Belmore RoadRANDWICK NSW 20319399 8989

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Vinnies Revesby14 Selems ParadeREVESBY NSW 22129772 3773

Vinnies Riverwood295 Belmore RoadRIVERWOOD NSW 22109533 4192

Vinnies Rockdale445 Princes HighwayROCKDALE NSW 22169597 6762

Vinnies Rozelle683 Darling StreetROzELLE NSW 20399810 3453

Vinnies Summer Hill142 Smith StreetSUMMER HILL NSW 21309799 5052

Vinnies Surry Hills406 Elizabeth StreetSURRY HILLS NSW 20109281 9311

Vinnies Sutherland710 Old Princes HighwaySUTHERLAND NSW 22329521 1270

Vinnies Waverley255 Bronte RoadWAVERLEY NSW 20249387 7088

Vinnies West Ryde47 Ryedale StreetWEST RYDE NSW 21149809 2757

Vinnies Wetherill ParkShop 35, Wetherill Park Market Town1024 The Horsley DriveWETHERILL PARK NSW 21649756 0402

VINNIES CENTRES con’d

SPECIAL WORKSMarian VillaPO Box 266AUBURN NSW 1835

Marian CentrePO Box 266AUBURN NSW 1835

Claffy HousePO Box 266AUBURN NSW 1835

St Louise LodgePO Box 266AUBURN NSW 1835

Amelie HousePO Box 266AUBURN NSW 1835

St Judes RefugePO Box 266AUBURN NSW 1835

Jacinta Villa2 Laycock StreetBEXLEY NSW 2207

Liverpool Night Patrolc/- 248 Humphries RoadBONNYRIGG NSW 2177

Glasson House45 Pacific StreetCARINGBAH NSW 2229

Como Social & Leisure Centre6-8 Taplin StreetCOMO NSW 2226

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REGIONS/CONFERENCES

Mt St Vincent6-16 Smarts CrescentCRONULLA NSW 2230

Margaret House78 Coonong RoadGYMEA NSW 2227

St Dominics Hostel225 Catherine StreetLEICHHARDT NSW 2040

SAC Foodbank5 White StreetLILYFIELD NSW 2040

Mary MacKillop OutreachPO BOX 5PETERSHAM NSW 2049

Rendu Youth ServicesLocked Bag 7PETERSHAM NSW 2049

Sydney Night PatrolPO BOX 5PETERSHAM NSW 2049

Cleveland Centre317 Cleveland StreetREDFERN NSW 2016

Eastern Suburbs Regional CouncilWAVERLEY NSW 2024

St Patrick’s ConferenceBONDI NSW 2026

St Anne’s ConferenceBONDI BEACH NSW 2026

St Anthony’s ConferenceCLOVELLY NSW 2031

St Brigid’s ConferenceCOOGEE NSW 2034

Sacred Heart ConferenceDARLINGHURST NSW 2010

St Joseph’s ConferenceEDGECLIFF NSW 2027

Kingsgrove/Bankstown Regional CouncilBANKSTOWN NSW 2200

St Felix ConferenceBANKSTOWN NSW 2200

St Joseph’s ConferenceBELMORE NSW 2192

Regina Coeli Ladies ConferenceBEVERLY HILLS NSW 2209

Our Lady Queen of Peace ConferenceBEVERLY HILLS NSW 2209

SYDNEYarchdiocese


Xavier House38 Gordon CrescentSTANMORE NSW 2048

Eastern Suburbs Migrant & Refugee Committee255 Bronte RoadWAVERLEY NSW 2024

St Canice’s ConferenceELIzABETH BAY NSW 2011

Our Lady of the Sacred Heart ConferenceRANDWICK NSW 2031

St Mary Magdalene ConferenceROSE BAY NSW 2029

Our Lady Star of the Sea ConferenceWATSON’S BAY NSW 2030

Mary Immaculate ConferenceWAVERLEY NSW 2024

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REGIONS/CONFERENCES con’dSt Mel’s ConferenceCAMPSIE NSW 2194

St Brendan’s ConferenceCENTRAL BANKSTOWN NSW 2200

St Bernadette’s ConferenceCLEMTON PARK NSW 2206

St Mary Queen of Heaven ConferenceGEORGES HALL NSW 2198

St John and St Thomas ConferenceGREENACRE NSW 2190

Our Lady of Fatima ConferenceKINGSGROVE NSW 2208

Kingsgrove Young Adults ConferenceKINGSGROVE NSW 2208

St Therese the Little Flower ConferenceLAKEMBA NSW 2195

St Therese’s ConferencePADSTOW NSW 2211

St Therese’s Ladies ConferencePADSTOW NSW 2211

Liberty Plains Regional CouncilLIDCOMBE NSW 2141

St John of God ConferenceAUBURN NSW 2144

St Peter Chanel ConferenceBERALA NSW 2141

St Joachim’s ConferenceLIDCOMBE NSW 2141

Immaculate Heart of Mary ConferenceSEFTON NSW 2162

Liverpool Regional CouncilBONNYRIGG NSW 2177

Sacred Heart ConferenceCABRAMATTA NSW 2166

Holy Spirit ConferenceCARNES HILL NSW 2171

St John the Baptist ConferenceEDENSOR PARK NSW 2176

Our Lady of the Rosary ConferenceFAIRFIELD NSW 2165

Good Shepard ConferenceHOXTON PARK NSW 2171

All Saints ConferenceLIVERPOOL NSW 2171

St Francis Xavier ConferenceLURNEA NSW 2170

St Joseph’s ConferenceMOOREBANK NSW 2170

Our Lady of Mount Carmel ConferenceMOUNT PRITCHARD NSW 2171

St Therese’s ConferenceSADLEIR NSW 2168

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St Christopher’s ConferencePANANIA NSW 2213

St Jerome’s ConferencePUNCHBOWL NSW 2196

St Luke’s ConferenceREVESBY NSW 2212

St Joseph’s ConferenceRIVERWOOD NSW 2210

Christ the King ConferenceYAGOONA NSW 2199

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Macquarie Regional CouncilWEST RYDE NSW 2114

St Kevin’s ConferenceEASTWOOD NSW 2122

St Anthony’s ConferenceMARSFIELD NSW 2122

St Michael’s ConferenceMEADOWBANK NSW 2114

Holy Spirit ConferenceNORTH RYDE NSW 2113

St Charles’ ConferenceRYDE NSW 2112

Northern Suburbs Regional CouncilCROWS NEST NSW 2065

St Therese’s ConferenceBEAUTY POINT NSW 2088

Rozelle Regional CouncilROzELLE NSW 2039

St Brendan’s ConferenceANNANDALE NSW 2038

St Augustine’s ConferenceBALMAIN NSW 2044

St Mark’s ConferenceDRUMMOYNE NSW 2047

Our Lady Queen of Peace ConferenceGLADESVILLE NSW 2111

South Sydney Regional CouncilMAROUBRA NSW 2035

St Bernard’s ConferenceBOTANY NSW 2099

Our Lady of the Rosary ConferenceKENSINGTON NSW 2033

St Andrew’s ConferenceMALABAR NSW 2036

St Mary & St Joseph’s ConferenceMAROUBRA NSW 2035

Holy Family ConferenceMAROUBRA JUNCTION NSW 2035

St Therese’s ConferenceMASCOT NSW 2020

St Agnes’ ConferenceMATRAVILLE NSW 2204

Church of the Annunciation ConferencePAGEWOOD NSW 2035

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Holy Name of Mary ConferenceHUNTERS HILL NSW 2110

St Columba’s ConferenceLEICHARDT NSW 2040

Star of the Sea ConferenceKIRRIBILLI NSW 2061

St Michael’s ConferenceLANE COVE NSW 2066

St Francis Xavier ConferenceLAVENDER BAY NSW 2060

Sacred Heart ConferenceMOSMAN NSW 2088

St Joseph’s ConferenceNEUTRAL BAY NSW 2089

St Mary’s ConferenceNORTH SYDNEY NSW 2060

St John Bosco ConferenceSMITHFIELD NSW 2164

Sacred Heart ConferenceVILLAWOOD NSW 2163

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St Francis Xavier ConferenceARNCLIFFE NSW 2216

St Gabriel’s Ladies ConferenceBEXLEY NSW 2207

Mater Dei ConferenceBLAKEHURST NSW 2221

St Thomas More ConferenceBRIGHTON LE SANDS NSW 2216

St Joseph’s ConferenceOATLEY NSW 2223

Our Lady of Fatima ConferencePEAKHURST NSW 2210

REGIONS/CONFERENCES con’d Sydney Regional CouncilREDFERN NSW 2016

Our Lady of Fatima Day ConferenceCARINGBAH NSW 2229

Sutherland Shire Regional CouncilSUTHERLAND NSW 2232

St Mary’s Cathedral ConferenceSYDNEY NSW 2000

St Patrick’s ConferenceCHURCH HILL NSW 2000

St Pius ConferenceENMORE NSW 2043

Our Lady of Perpetual Succor ConferenceERSKINEVILLE NSW 2043

St James’ ConferenceGLEBE NSW 2037

St Brigid’s ConferenceMARRICKVILLE NSW 2204

Maternal Heart of Mary ConferenceEAST SYDNEY NSW 2000

St Joseph’s ConferenceNEWTOWN NSW 2204

Task Force ConferenceREDFERN NSW 2016

Our Lady of Mount Carmel ConferenceWATERLOO NSW 2015

SYDNEYarchdiocese


Our Lady of Fatima Night ConferenceCARINGBAH NSW 2229

St Aloysius Day ConferenceCRONULLA NSW 2230

St Aloysius Night ConferenceCRONULLA NSW 2230

St John Bosco ConferenceENGADINE NSW 2233

St Catherine’s ConferenceGYMEA NSW 2227

Holy Cross ConferenceHELENSBURGH NSW 2508

Holy Family ConferenceMENAI NSW 2234

Our Lady Star of the Sea ConferenceMIRANDA NSW 2228

St Joseph’s ConferenceOYSTER BAY NSW 2225

St Patrick’s ConferenceSUTHERLAND NSW 2232

Our Lady of the Way ConferenceSYLVANIA NSW 2224

St George Regional CouncilHURSTVILLE NSW 2220

St Joseph’s ConferenceROSEBERRY NSW 2029

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Western Suburbs Regional CouncilBURWOOD NSW 2134

St Francis Xavier ConferenceASHBURY NSW 2193

St Vincent de Paul ConferenceASHFIELD NSW 2131

St Mary’s ConferenceCONCORD NSW 2137

St Ambrose ConferenceCONCORD WEST NSW 2138

Holy Innocents ConferenceCROYDON NSW 2132

St Paul’s ConferenceDULWICH HILL NSW 2203

St Joseph’s ConferenceENFIELD NSW 2136

All Hallows ConferenceFIVE DOCK NSW 2046

St Joan of Arc ConferenceHABERFIELD NSW 2045

St Thomas’ ConferenceLEWISHAM NSW 2049

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St Patrick’s ConferenceMORTLAKE NSW 2137

St Martha’s ConferenceSTRATHFIELD NSW 2135

St Patrick’s ConferenceSUMMER HILL NSW 2130

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WAGGA WAGGAdiocese

VINNIES CENTRES

DIOCESAN OFFICE

Wagga Wagga Diocesan CouncilPO Box 356WAGGA WAGGA NSW 26506971 7175

Vinnies AlburyRitz ArcadeDean StreetALBURY NSW 26406021 2992

Vinnies Coolamon98 Cowabbie StreetCOOLAMON NSW 27010458 535 175

Vinnies Corowa181 Sanger StreetCOROWA NSW 26466033 2309

Vinnies Griffith101 Banna AvenueGRIFFITH NSW 26806962 3994

Vinnies Jerilderie36 Jerilderie StreetJERILDERIE NSW 27165886 1697

Vinnies JuneeBroadwayJUNEE NSW 26636924 3218

Vinnies Lavington321-323 Urana RoadLAVINGTON NSW 26416025 2239

Vinnies Leeton42 Kurajong AvenueLEETON NSW 27056953 3608

Vinnies Narrandera181 East StreetNARRANDERA NSW 27006959 2535

Vinnies Tumbarumba16 The ParadeTUMBARUMBA NSW 26536948 2854

John Gray Recycling5 Forge StreetWAGGA WAGGA NSW 26506921 7915

Vinnies AshmontShop 4, Ashmont MallWAGGA WAGGA NSW 26506931 2128

Vinnies Turvey TopsShop 17, Turvey Tops Shopping CentreWAGGA WAGGA NSW 26506925 2335

Vinnies Wagga Wagga13 Peter StreetWAGGA WAGGA NSW 26506921 2381

Vinnies Wagga Wagga Furniture96 Edward StreetWAGGA WAGGA NSW 26506921 7972

SPECIAL WORKSCompeer AlburyPO Box 1210ALBURY NSW 26406025 0227

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REGIONS/CONFERENCES

Quamby House/Orana Allanbie CottagesPO Box 898ALBURY NSW 26406021 7860

Compeer GriffithPO Box 1902GRIFFITH NSW 26806962 1444

Charles O’Neill/MarilacPO Box 621LAVINGTON NSW 26416021 6237

Edel Quinn Shelter Wagga WaggaRear of 34 Kincaid StreetWAGGA WAGGA NSW 26506921 2527

Micah House116 Best StreetWAGGA WAGGA NSW 26506921 7337

Albury Regional CouncilALBURY NSW 2640

Hostel and Ozanam ConferenceALBURY NSW 2640

St Patrick’s Albury ConferenceALBURY NSW 2640

St Mary’s Corowa ConferenceCOROWA NSW 2646

St Patrick’s Culcairn ConferenceCULCAIRN NSW 2660

Our Lady of Sorrows Holbrook ConferenceHOLBROOK NSW 2644

St Brigid’s Howlong ConferenceHOWLONG NSW 2643

Holy Spirit Lavington ConferenceLAVINGTON NSW 2641

Sacred Heart North Albury ConferenceLAVINGTON NSW 2641

St Clare’s North Albury ConferenceNORTH ALBURY NSW 2640

Murrumbidgee Regional CouncilGRIFFITH NSW 2680

St Peter’s Night Colleambally ConferenceCOLEAMBALLY NSW 2707

St Oliver’s Night Darlington Point ConferenceDARLINGTON POINT NSW 2706

Sacred Heart Day ConferenceGRIFFITH NSW 2680

Sacred Heart Night ConferenceGRIFFITH NSW 2680

St Joseph’s Day Leeton ConferenceLEETON NSW 2705

St Mel’s Day Narrandera ConferenceNARRANDERA NSW 2700

South West Regional CouncilTOCUMWAL NSW 2714

St Columba’s Berrigan ConferenceBERRIGAN NSW 2712

St Mary’s Finley ConferenceFINLEY NSW 2713

St Joseph’s Jerilderie ConferenceJERILDERIE NSW 2716

St Faustina’s ConferenceTOCUMWAL NSW 2714

St Peter’s Tocumwal ConferenceTOCUMWAL NSW 2714

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Holy Trinity West Wagga ConferenceASHMONT NSW 2650

St Michael’s Coolamon ConferenceCOOLAMON NSW 2701

St Joseph’s Junee ConferenceJUNEE NSW 2663

St Mary’s ConferenceTHE ROCK NSW 2655

All Saints Tumbarumba ConferenceTUMBARUMBA NSW 2653

Sacred Heart Kooringal ConferenceWAGGA WAGGA NSW 2650

St Charles Youth ConferenceWAGGA WAGGA NSW 2650

St Eugene’s South Wagga ConferenceWAGGA WAGGA NSW 2650

St Francis Youth ConferenceCharles Sturt UniversityWAGGA WAGGA NSW 2650

Wagga Wagga Regional CouncilWAGGA WAGGA NSW 2650

REGIONS/CONFERENCES con’d

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St Michael’s Cathedral ConferenceWAGGA WAGGA NSW 2650

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WILCANNIA/FORBESdiocese

VINNIES CENTRES

DIOCESAN OFFICE

Wilcannia/Forbes Diocesan CouncilPO Box 997PARKES NSW 28706862 5758

Vinnies Balranald91 Market StreetBALRANALD NSW 271503 5020 1241

Vinnies Barham37 Noorong StreetBARHAM NSW 273203 5453 3174

Vinnies Bourke25 Richard StreetBOURKE NSW 28406872 2891

Vinnies Broken Hill97-99 Argent StreetBROKEN HILL NSW 288008 8087 5813

Vinnies Cobar10 Marshall StreetCOBAR NSW 28356836 1155

Vinnies Condobolin34 Bathurst StreetCONDOBOLIN NSW 28776895 3027

Vinnies Deniliquin64-66 Napier StreetDENILIQUIN NSW 271003 5881 2735

Vinnies Forbes102 Rankin StreetFORBES NSW 28716852 1865

Vinnies Lightning Ridge36 Morilla StreetLIGHTNING RIDGE NSW 28346829 0392

Vinnies Narromine55 Dandalos StreetNARROMINE NSW 28216889 1503

Vinnies Nyngan84 Pangee StreetNYNGAN NSW 28256832 2070

Vinnies Parkes44-46 Welcome StreetPARKES NSW 28706862 3383

Vinnies Peak Hill1A Mingelo StreetPEAK HILL NSW 28696869 1898

Vinnies Trangie49 Dandaloo StreetTRANGIE NSW 28236888 8022

Vinnies Warren144-146 Dubbo StreetWARREN NSW 28246847 4883

SPECIAL WORKSBishop Fox Meal Centre93-95 Argent StreetBROKEN HILL NSW 288008 8088 6860

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Vinnies Homeless ServicesPO Box 458DENILIQUIN NSW 271003 5881 4748

SPECIAL WORKS con’d

REGIONS/CONFERENCESBroken Hill Regional CouncilBROKEN HILL NSW 2880

Our Lady of Perpetual Succour ConferenceBROKEN HILL NSW 2880

Sacred Heart Broken Hill ConferenceBROKEN HILL NSW 2880

Central West Regional CouncilCONDOBOLIN NSW 2877

St Jospeh’s Condobolin ConferenceCONDOBOLIN NSW 2877

Red Bend Cath College Youth ConferenceFORBES NSW 2871

Sacred Heart Forbes ConferenceFORBES NSW 2871

Holy Family Parkes ConferencePARKES NSW 2870

St Jude’s Parkes ConferencePARKES NSW 2870

St James Peak Hill ConferencePEAK HILL NSW 2869

St Michael’s Trundle ConferenceTRUNDLE NSW 2875

Deniliquin Regional CouncilBARHAM NSW 2732

St Dympna Balranald ConferenceBALRANALD NSW 2715

Sacred Heart Barham ConferenceBARHAM NSW 2732

St Michael’s Deniliquin ConferenceDENILIQUIN NSW 2710

St Fergal’s Hay ConferenceHAY NSW 2711

Narromine/Bourke Regional CouncilNARROMINE NSW 2821St Ignatius Bourke ConferenceBOURKE NSW 2840

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St Laurence O’Toole Cobar ConferenceCOBAR NSW 2835

Our Lady of Fatima Lightning Ridge ConferenceLIGHTNING RIDGE NSW 2833

St Augustine’s Narromine ConferenceNARROMINE NSW 2821

St Joseph Nyngan ConferenceNYNGAN NSW 2825

St Francis Trangie ConferenceTRANGIE NSW 2823

St Mary’s Warren ConferenceWARREN NSW 2824

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Wollongong Diocesan CouncilPO Box 5259MINTO NSW 25669820 8223

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VINNIES CENTRES

DIOCESAN OFFICE

Vinnies Berry117b Queen StreetBERRY NSW 25354464 3940

Vinnies Bowral248 Bong Bong StreetBOWRAL NSW 25764861 2852

Vinnies Camden81-83 Argyle StreetCAMDEN NSW 25704655 8271

Vinnies Campbelltown13 Warby StreetCAMPBELLTOWN NSW 25604625 1261

Vinnies Corrimal67 Railway StreetCORRIMAL NSW 25184283 5033

Vinnies Dapto61 Princes HighwayDAPTO NSW 25304262 8941

Vinnies Kiama80 Terralong StreetKIAMA NSW 25334232 2656

Vinnies Macquarie Fields69 Saywell RoadMACQUARIE FIELDS NSW 25649618 3288

Vinnies Minto1 Ben Lomond RoadMINTO NSW 25669820 5083

Vinnies Mittagong22 Bowral RoadMITTAGONG NSW 25754871 1922

Vinnies Moss Vale502A Argyle StreetMOSS VALE NSW 25774868 1775

Wollongong Warehouse110 Montague StreetNORTH WOLLONGONG NSW 25004229 7919

Vinnies Nowra77-79 Plunkett StreetNOWRA NSW 25414421 0390

Vinnies Oak Flats41 Central AvenueOAK FLATS NSW 25294256 6266

Vinnies Picton13 Conden StreetPICTON NSW 25714677 1705

Vinnies Sanctuary Point199 Kerry StreetSANCTUARY POINT NSW 25404443 9201

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Vinnies Shoalhaven HeadsShop 1, The Village Shopping CentreSHOALHAVEN HEADS NSW 25404448 7923

Vinnies TahmoorShop 8-9, Larkin StreetTAHMOOR NSW 25734683 1077

Vinnies The Oaks3/5 Glendiver RoadTHE OAKS NSW 25704657 1904

Vinnies Ulladulla251 Green StreetULLADULLA NSW 25894455 1466

Vinnies UnanderraShop 131, Princess HighwayUNANDERRA NSW 25264271 7381

Vinnies Warrawong250 Cowper StreetWARRAWONG NSW 25024274 0642

VINNIES CENTRES con’d Vinnies Wollongong336 Crown StreetWOLLONGONG NSW 25004225 3780

Vinnies Woonona3/374 Princess HighwayWOONONA NSW 25174284 0416

SPECIAL WORKSTom McGee Memorial Holiday FlatsPO Box 77BERRY NSW 2535

Animation Project24 Iolanthe StreetCAMPBELLTOWN NSW 2560

Claymore Community Laundromat & Coffee Shop24 Iolanthe StreetCAMPBELLTOWN NSW 25604627 9025

Compeer Macarthur/Wingecarribee24 Iolanthe StreetCAMPBELLTOWN NSW 25604627 9180

Maryfields Day Recovery CentrePO Box 1440CAMPBELLTOWN NSW 25604620 0854

Nagle Family Centre22 Iolanthe StreetCAMPBELLTOWN NSW 25604628 2928

Rosalie Rendu24 Iolanthe StreetCAMPBELLTOWN NSW 2560

Vincentian Social Action Centre24 Iolanthe StreetCAMPBELLTOWN NSW 2560

Kalon House of Welcome3 Withers WayCLAYMORE NSW 2559

St Vincent de Paul House16 Miller StreetCONISTON NSW 2500

Macarthur Ozanam CentrePO Box 5961MINTO BC NSW 2566

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BrokeragePO Box 5961MINTO BC NSW 25664625 1828

PathwaysPO Box 5961MINTO BC NSW 25664869 5873

Jim Da Silva FarmC/- PO Box 1250NOWRA NSW 25414423 0640

John Purcell HousePO Box 1250NOWRA NSW 2541

Vinnies Youth HousingPO Box 123PICTON NSW 2571

Mollymook Holiday FlatsC/- SVDP Centre251 Green StreetULLADULLA NSW 25394455 5666

REGIONS/CONFERENCESCamden/Wollondilly Regional CouncilGLEN ALPINE NSW 2560

The Oaks St Aloysius’ ConferenceCAMDEN NSW 2570

St Jerome’s Young Adult ConferenceDENHAM COURT NSW 2565

Narellan St Clare’s Care Group ConferenceGLEN ALPINE NSW 2560

Camden St Paul’s ConferenceMOUNT ANNAN NSW 2567

Campbelltown Regional CouncilCAMPBELLTOWN NORTH NSW 2560

Campbelltown St John’s ConferenceCAMPBELLTOWN NSW 2560

John Therry Catholic High School Youth ConferenceCAMPBELLTOWN NSW 2560

St Gregory’s College Youth ConferenceCAMPBELLTOWN NSW 2560

St Patrick’s College Youth ConferenceCAMPBELLTOWN NSW 2560

Ingleburn Holy Family ConferenceINGLEBURN NSW 1890

Eaglevale/Claymore Mary Immaculate ConferenceLEUMEAH NSW 2560

WOLLONGONGdiocese

Compeer Social Recreation ProgramPO Box 99WARRAWONG NSW 25024276 4241

Compeer IllawarraPO Box 99WARRAWONG NSW 2502

Vincentian Social Action CentrePO Box 99WARRAWONG NSW 2502

Magdalene Catholic High Youth ConferenceNARELLAN NSW 2567

Mater Dei Special SchoolNARELLAN NSW 2567

Picton/Bargo ConferenceTHIRLMERE NSW 2572

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Albion Park/Oak Flats St Paul’s ConferenceALBION PARK NSW 2527

St Joseph’s Catholic High Youth ConferenceALBION PARK NSW 2527

Shoalhaven Regional CouncilBOMADERRY NSW 2541

Berry St Patrick’s ConferenceBERRY NSW 2535

Nowra Care Sacred Heart ConferenceBOMADERRY NSW 2541

Culburra Mater Dei ConferenceCULBURRA BEACH NSW 2540

Gerringong St Mary’s ConferenceGERRINGONG NSW 2534

Southern Highlands Regional CouncilBOWRAL NSW 2576

Bowral St Thomas Aquinas ConferenceBOWRAL NSW 2576

Chevalier College ConferenceBOWRAL NSW 2576

REGIONS/CONFERENCES con’d

WOLLONGONGdiocese

Central Illawarra Regional CouncilDAPTO NSW 2530

Mount Carmel High Youth ConferenceMINTO NSW 2566

Minto Holy Trinity ConferenceMINTO NSW 2566

Macquarie Fields Our Lady of Sorrows ConferenceMACQUARIE FIELDS NSW 2564

St Andrew’s Our Lady of Mt Carmel ConferenceRABY NSW 2566

Rosemeadow Our Lady Help of Christins ConferenceROSEMEADOW NSW 2560

Ruse/Airds St Thomas More ConferenceRUSE NSW 2560

Kangaroo Valley St Joseph’s ConferenceKANGAROO VALLEY NSW 2577

Nowra St Michael’s ConferenceNOWRA NSW 2541

St John the Evangelist Youth ConferenceNOWRA NSW 2541

Vincentia Holy Spirit ConferenceSANCTUARY POINT NSW 2540

Shoalhaven Heads St Therese’s ConferenceSHOALHAVEN HEADS NSW 2535

Sussex Inlet St Patrick’s ConferenceSWAN HAVEN NSW 2540

Milton/Ulladulla St Mary Star of the Sea ConferenceULLADULLA NSW 2539

Dapto St John’s ConferenceDAPTO NSW 2530

Kiama Sts Peter and Paul ConferenceKIAMA NSW 2533

St Francis of Assissi Warrawong Care & Support ConferenceLINDSAY HEIGHTS NSW 2506

Corpus Christi Catholic High SchoolOAK FLATS NSW 2529

Shellharbour City All Saints ConferenceWARILLA NSW 2528

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Wollongong Regional CouncilTOWRADGI NSW 2518

Fairy Meadow St John Vianney’s ConferenceBALGOWNIE NSW 2519

Bulli St Joseph’s ConferenceBULLI NSW 2516

Corrimal St Columkille’s ConferenceCORRIMAL NSW 2518

Holy Spirit College Young Adult ConferenceCORRIMAL NSW 2518

Unanderra Immaculate Conception ConferenceFIGTREE NSW 2525

Gwynneville St Brigid’s ConferenceKEIRAVILLE NSW 2500

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West Wollongong St Therese’s ConferenceMOUNT KEIRA NSW 2500

Thirroul St Michael’s ConferenceTHIRROUL NSW 2515

Edmund Rice CollegeWOLLONGONG NSW 2500

St Mary’s Star of the Sea Youth ConferenceWOLLONGONG NSW 2500

Wollongong St Francis Xavier’s ConferenceWOLLONGONG NSW 2500

Mittagong St Michael’s ConferenceMITTAGONG NSW 2575

Moss Vale St Paul’s ConferenceMOSS VALE NSW 2577

St Paul’s International High SchoolMOSS VALE NSW 2577

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