Throughout September, the 'Season of Creation',  Catholic Earthcare Australia is hosting its Convocation, which features a number of sessions throughout the month. The program has been designed with a wide audience in mind and include sessions on the themes of Formation (our theological and moral imperative to Care for our Common Home); Foundation (explored with specialists in finance, economic, political and social spheres) and Action (exploring transformative ways in which we can realise the need to care for creation). Download and view the program here. 

Catholic Social Services Victoria is pleased to offer the next round of its Mission Inspired Leadership professional development program for leaders and board directors in Catholic social services. The program will be offered via Zoom, running over four evenings, from 5:00pm - 6:30pm on 3 September (Leadership Practice in a Catholic Context); 24 September (Leadership Influenced by Catholic Social Teaching); 29 October, Hearts and Minds: Engaging the Whole Organisation in Mission; and 26 November (Building a Sustainable Mission-Driven Future). Download Flyer

Catholic Social Services Victoria's August eNewsletter is out now.  It contains the latest news and upcoming events from us, aand our member organisations, as well as job opportunities within our network. If you haven't already subscribed to the monthly newsletter, do so here. And please let us know if your organisation or parish community has news and events to share with us related to Catholic social services and Catholic social teaching, which informs our work! Email office@css.org.au

The Australian Catholic Bishops’ Social Justice Statement for 2020-21, To Live Life to the Full: Mental health in Australia today, has been released ahead of the Church’s Social Justice Sunday, which will be celebrated on August 30 this year. Given the challenges our country and world are facing due to COVID-19, the issue of mental health is very much front and centre for many people.