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.

There are a number of ways in which you can help:

• Donations to assist us in our work are greatly appreciated and all contributions over $2.00 are tax deductible.
  For more information on how you can donate to Catholic Social Services Australia please contact our office on 02 6285 1366.
  Cheques made payable to The Catholic Social Services Australia Assistance Fund can be mailed to:
  Catholic Social Services Australia
  PO Box 326
  Curtin  ACT  2605
  
  Alternatively you might like to donate directly to one of our member organisations to ensure the continuing provision of the quality services they provide in their local area.  Links to member organisations can be found here or you can contact our National Office for relevant contact details.
  
  
• Workplace Giving - You may also like to consider a regular donation deducted directly from your pre-tax salary, which is one of the most cost-effective and simple ways of making a donation to Catholic Social Services Australia. For more information about Workplace Giving please contact our Finance Department on 02 6232 4699.
  
  
• Corporate Partners - Catholic Social Services Australia welcomes support from businesses through corporate partnerships, sponsorship, philanthropic donations, provision of professional services and fundraising activities. For further information please contact our Executive Director, Mr Frank Quinlan on 02 6285 1366.
  
  
• Volunteering - Volunteers play a vital role in the Catholic Social Services Australia network across Australia. A wide range of opportunities exist for volunteers to assist in a variety of programs and activities.  Our local member organisations would be very pleased to hear from you and their contact details are available here. Alternatively you may like to contact our our National Office for relevant contact details. 
  
  
• Making a Bequest - The following information is provided to assist you if you would like to consider including us in your will. 

Should you wish to make a general bequest to Catholic Social Services Australia the following words could be used:

Bequest to Catholic Social Services Australia's general purposes.

I give and bequeath to Catholic Social Services Australia (ABN 18 810 059 716) for its general purposes, the sum of $..... or the residual of my estate and the receipt of the authorised officer of Catholic Social Services Australia shall be sufficient discharge to my trustees.

If you choose to make a specific bequest the words could be:

Bequest to Catholic Social Services Australia for the specific purpose of (detail specific purpose here)

I give and bequeath to Catholic Social Services Australia (ABN 18 810 059 716) the sum of $..... to be applied by Catholic Social Services Australia for (specific purpose eg. the poor and needy in remote and rural areas) and the receipt of the authorised officer of the Catholic Social Services Australia shall be sufficient discharge to my trustees.

It is most important that the wording of your Will be discussed with your solicitor, including the bequest clauses outlined above, as they are only suggested words.