2008 N
ational Conference
Social Inclusion: An agenda for all Australians
Rydges South Bank Brisbane
13 - 15 October 2008
2008 Awards 
Nominations are now being called for the 2008 Catholic Social Services Australia Awards. These Awards recognise and promote the work of Catholic Social Services Australia member organisations and of individuals working in the broader social services sector. Nominations close 24 Sept 2008. The Awards presentation forms part of the National Conference program, with the winners to be announced on Monday evening 13 Otober 2008.
About Catholic Social Services Australia
Catholic Social Services Australia is the Catholic Church's peak national body for social services in Australia. Our 64 member organisations provide social services to over a million Australians a year, delivering services in local communities in metropolitan, regional and remote Australia. We are committed to an Australian society that reflects and supports the dignity, equality and participation of all people.
Catholic Social Services Australia is a commission of the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference, reporting to the Bishops through a Board of 9 persons appointed by the Conference. Further information available here.
Members Centre
To login to the Catholic Social Services Australia Members Centre please click here.
Futher information and details on becoming a member of the Catholic Social Services Australia network available here.
Our Member Services
Catholic Social Services Australia's members operate throughout Australia and provide an extensive range of community services. These include Aged Care, Children's Services, Disability Services, Drought Relief Counselling, Drug and Alcohol Services, Emergency Relief, Employment Services, Family and Relationships Services, Financial Counselling, Foster Care, Gambling Counselling, Housing, Mental Health Services, Residential Care, School Counselling, Therapy Services, and Youth Services.
A full list of Catholic Social Services Australia member organisations and further information on the services they provide available here.
How You Can Help
Catholic Social Services Australia's vision is for an Australian society that reflects and supports the dignity, equality and participation of all people. We strive to promote a fairer society which gives preferential assistance to those who are disadvantaged and in most need.
Donations to assist us in our work are greatly appreciated and all contributions over $2.00 are tax deductible.
More information on how you can donate to Catholic Social Services Australia available here or contact our Finance Section on 02 6285 1366.
CSSA's Response to Government's Homelessness Discussion Paper
Catholic Social Services Australia's response to the Australian Government's Discussion Paper Which Way Home? A New Approach to Homelessness.
Dropping Off The Edge - The Distribution of Disadvantage in Australia
Visit the web page established by Jesuit Social Services and Catholic Social Services Australia to facilitate the distribution of information and statistical data related to this report released in 2007.
Media Release and Report Summary
Post W
orld Youth Day Sydney 2008
Post World Youth Day activity and the XT3 official social networking site for WYD08 & beyond.
Recruitment Opportunities
Careers in Catholic social services were promoted during the World Youth Day celebrations in Sydney recently. Further information on working in the challenging and rewarding social services sector is available here.
Current CSSA National Office and Member Organisation employment opportunities at are available here.