New Executive Director for Catholic Welfare Appointed

The Board of Catholic Welfare Australia announces the appointment of Mr Frank Quinlan as the new Executive Director of Catholic Welfare Australia.

Mr Quinlan was most recently employed at the Australian Medical Association (AMA) in a key position as Chief Information Officer. He has also worked in the social services sector in a variety of roles which included youth and employment services, member support functions, strategic project management and policy and advocacy.

“We would like to welcome Mr Quinlan to Catholic Welfare Australia and we are extremely confident that he is the right person to lead Catholic Welfare Australia into its next phase of development,” said Chairperson of Catholic Welfare Australia, Fr Joe Caddy.

“Catholic Welfare Australia will continue to strive to promote and advance the ministry of Catholic social welfare as integral to the mission of the Catholic Church in Australia,” said Fr Caddy. “We will carry out this mission by interacting with other Catholic organisations, governments, other churches and all people of good will to develop social welfare policies, programs and other strategic responses that enhance the human dignity of every person and work towards the economic, social and spiritual well-being of the Australian community.”

“Whilst I have very much enjoyed my work within the health arena, I am excited and energised to be re-entering the social services network again,” said Mr Quinlan. “I believe that Catholic Welfare organisations are uniquely placed to provide a voice for the most disadvantaged members of Australian society. Catholic Welfare Australia will remain focused on supporting the work of those organisations and on using their experience to influence Australian social policy.”

Mr Quinlan will take up his position as Executive Director of Catholic Welfare Australia on Monday, 16 August 2004.

For an interview please call: Jackie Brady, Communications Officer, 0417 220 779