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Our mission and vision
The St Vincent de Paul Society is committed to serving people in need in our community. Our mission, vision, values and aspiration guide our work.
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 to bring about 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 every person's human dignity, sharing our hope, and encouraging them to take control of their own destiny.
Our Key Values
Our advocacy work and support services are guided by seven key values:
Commitment
Loyalty in service to our mission, vision and values.
Compassion
Welcoming and serving all with understanding and without judgement.
Respect
Service to all regardless of creed, ethnic or social background, health, gender or political opinions.
Integrity
Promoting, maintaining and adhering to our mission, vision and values.
Empathy
Establishing relationships based on respect, trust, friendship and perception.
Advocacy
Working to transform the causes of poverty and challenging the causes of human injustice.
Courage
Encouraging spiritual growth, welcoming innovation and giving hope for the future.
Our Aspiration
An Australia transformed by compassion and built on justice. We advocate on important social justice issues including:
First Nations People
The Society stands in respectful solidarity with Australia's First Nations People
People seeking asylum
We have a long history of supporting people seeking asylum
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