About
The St Vincent de Paul Society in Australia has more than 40,000 members and volunteers, who assist people in need and work to combat social injustice.
Our Mission
The St Vincent de Paul Society is a lay Catholic organisation that aspires to live the gospel message by serving Christ in the poor with love, respect, justice, hope and joy, and by working to shape a more just and compassionate society.
Our Vision
The Society aspires to be recognised as a caring Catholic charity offering “a hand up” to people in need. We do this by respecting their dignity, sharing our hope, and encouraging them to take control of their own destiny.
Our Aspiration
An Australia transformed by compassion and built on justice. The Society advocates on several pressing social justice issues such as homelessness, poverty and asylum seekers.
Our Key Values
We have identified seven key values to which we are aligned and they include commitment, compassion, respect, integrity, empathy, advocacy and courage.