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To commemorate the Season of Creation, Caritas Australia is launching a practical guide to support Catholic parishes, organisations, schools, individuals and households across Australia in developing their own Laudato Si’ Action Plan.

The combined effects of conflict and the climate crisis have seen over 100 million people forced to leave their homes worldwide. To respond to this growing global need, Caritas Australia has launched a Displaced People Crisis Appeal.

22 AUG 23
With Father’s Day around the corner, Caritas Australia is asking Australians to consider giving a gift to Aussie Dad’s that helps other fathers across the world who are living in poverty.

To celebrate the Season of Creation, Caritas Australia invites Catholic communities nationwide to attend an online launch on September 4 at 6:00 PM AEST, offering participants an enriching and informative experience through its Catholic Earthcare program.

Caritas Australia welcomes the Australian government’s commitment to climate action and gender equality as key drivers of the new International Development Policy released today.

Aboriginal Carbon Foundation and Timorese Delegation in the Caritas Australia Sydney Office. Photo: Mark Harding/Caritas Australia
Caritas Australia welcomed a delegation from Timor-Leste comprised of church and
government representatives to Sydney on Thursday morning. Also present were
members of the Aboriginal Carbon Foundation and Catholic Relief Services.

After months of protracted fighting, violence in Sudan continues to spread across the
country causing millions to flee their homes.

This week a delegation of six Federal MPs and Senators travelled to the Solomon Islands to gain a first-hand experience of Australian aid in action.

Taking inspiration from Laudato Si’ and in the lead up to National Tree Day at the end of the month, Catholic Earthcare Australia is holding an online screening of “The Forest Maker” this Thursday, 20 July from 6-8pm.

In celebration of NAIDOC Week 2023, and to commemorate this year’s NAIDOC theme ‘For Our Elders’, Caritas Australia’s First Australian partner, Baabayn Aboriginal Corporation, held a cultural event today in Mount Druitt in Western Sydney.

Caritas Australia Associate Director Christine Rhazi with KBHAC chairperson Uncle Michael. Photo: Jess Stone/Caritas Australia
31 MAY 23
Against the backdrop of Reconciliation Week, research released last week by Caritas Australia shows that over two-thirds of Australians believe it is important for the Federal Government to address the legacy of the Stolen Generations.

L-R Uncle Bobby Young (#24), Christine Rhazi & Uncle Roger Jarrett (#12) at Caritas Australia's Sorry Day webinar 2023. Photo: Serena Frost/Caritas Australia.
With compassion in our hearts, Caritas Australia embraces and supports the creation of
a First Nations Voice enshrined in the Constitution.

Caritas Bangladesh staff in Cox's Bazar, 2021. Photo: Caritas Bangladesh.
The intense Cyclone Mocha crashed through Myanmar and southeastern Bangladesh on Sunday, making landfall between Cox's Bazar in Bangladesh and Myanmar's Sittwe with winds of up to 210 kilometres per hour.

The 22nd General Assembly of Caritas Internationalis (May 11-16) in Rome has elected Kirsty Robertson, CEO of Caritas Australia, as the new Vice President of Caritas Internationalis, to serve the Confederation over the next four years across 162 national Caritas member organisations.

Caritas Internationalis welcomes its thirteenth President, Archbishop Tarcisus Isao Kikuchi. Photo: Caritas Internationalis.
15 MAY 23
The 22nd General Assembly of Caritas Internationalis (May 11-16) taking place in Rome has, on the evening of May 13, elected Archbishop Tarcisius Isao Kikuchi as the new President of Caritas Internationalis to serve the Confederation over the next four years.

VCA presents $13791 cheque to Caritas Australia. Photo VCA.
11 MAY 23
On Sunday 16 April, the Vietnamese Community in Wollongong (VCA) raised an incredible $13,791 at a fundraiser dinner for Caritas Australia, to support people impacted by the Türkiye-Syria earthquake.

Village chief Abdyia and her 18-month-old great grandson, Mohammed, in an Internally Displaced Persons camp in Gedo district, southern Somalia. Abdyia, the first woman leader of her village, has given her land for the new camp which is accommodating more than 2,000 people who have had to leave their home in search of food and water due to drought. Photo: Miriam Donohue/Trócaire.
Caritas Australia acknowledges the ongoing commitment of the Australian Government to our region in the latest Federal Budget.

Dignity Kits distribution by CAFOD in Sudan. Photo: CAFOD.
Caritas Australia expresses gratitude for Australia's commitment of $6 million in urgent humanitarian assistance to address the escalating conflict in Sudan.

Kirsty and Richard welcomed and attended Mass at Sacred Heart Cathedral in Townsville. Photo: Alicia Bernardos/Caritas Australia
Caritas Australia's CEO, Kirsty Robertson, and Advancement Director, Richard Landels, have completed an epic 700 km bicycle ride from Cairns to Townsville, touring and greeting Catholic schools and parishes along the way.

Kirsty and Richard on their bike trip through Queensland to meet with schools and parishes. L-R: Kirsty Robertson, Caritas Australia's CEO, Fr Jim Carty, Richard Landels and Alicia Benardos. Photo: Caritas Australia.
On Sunday, April 16, Kirsty Robertson, Caritas Australia’s CEO, started an epic 700 km bicycle ride from Cairns to Townsville to tour and greet schools and parishes.

Project Compassion launch for 2023 at St Patrick's School Wangaratta. Photo: Sandhurst Diocese.
Caritas Australia’s annual Lenten fundraiser Project Compassion has been a success this year thanks to the dedication and support of over 1,700 schools and 1,200 parishes across the country.
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