Catholic Social Services Victoria's February update is full of the latest news pertaining to our work, and upcoming events, including the Annual General Meeting on 11 April. All are warmly invited to join our members, staff, leaders, volunteers and friends of Catholic Social Services agencies as we gather to celebrate our mission of justice and service.

Pope Francis told directors and staff of Rome’s Regina Coeli prison that, with the help of staff, correctional facilities can truly become places of redemption. 

Recurring themes from our consultations in preparation for the 2020 Plenary Council were greater inclusiveness, more open dialogue and participation of all the faithful in the Catholic Church.  There is a call for a stronger voice of all who are marginalised, and also for those working in service and for justice across our Catholic sector.  

Catholic Social Services Victoria, together with the Brotherhood of St Laurence (BSL) hosted an National Disability Services Insurance (NDIS) Evaluation Workshop on 17 January 2019. The BSL, as providers of NDIS Local Area Coordination and the Early Childhood Early Intervention gateway program, initiated the evaluation to hear directly from stakeholders about their experience of the scheme. Eleven participants attended the workshop and provided their invaluable reflections and insights.