The Latest Breaking News from St Vincent de Paul Society

Vinnies opens new Maitland hub to meet growing demand for services

Maitland is one of the highest areas of demand for services.

Newcastle Herald · Feb 8, 2024

Meet the ACT nominees for the Australian of the Year Awards

The 16 inspiring residents in the running for major awards.

The Canberra Times · Oct 18, 2023

Build more social housing to reduce waiting lists: St Vinnies

The St Vincent de Paul Society is calling for more social housing as the latest figures show demand across the Hunter has grown by 28 per cent in a year.

Newcastle Herald · Jan 16, 2023

Vinnies Night Patrol marks 21 years of sandwiches, hot drinks and kindness

The new CEO of St Vincent de Paul Society Canberra/Goulburn Lucy Hohnen said she was looking to expand the Vinnies Night Patrol fleet to reach more people

The Canberra Times · Aug 29, 2022

Hunter CEOs sleep rough to raise money for the homeless

Hunter CEOs gave up a warm night's sleep on Thursday, swapping their bed for a piece of cardboard on the street for the annual Vinnies CEO Sleepout. St Vincent de Paul Society north east regional director Clare Van Doorn said this year was more important than ever, as more Australians…

Newcastle Herald · Jun 25, 2022

Ten 'too young' to be charged, prominent Hunter lawyers say

Two prominent Hunter lawyers agree Australia should raise the age of criminal responsibility, as The St Vincent de Paul Society this week renewed its call for change.

Newcastle Herald · May 6, 2022