Northern Territory President Jocelyn Cull

Edited from Annual Report.

“Do not be afraid of new beginnings.  Be creative.  Be inventive.  Organize new works of love in the service of the poor.  You who have energy; who have enthusiasm; who want to do something of value for the future; be inventive, launch out; do not wait”- (Frederic Ozanam).

The past 12 months have been a time for change and renewal. Changes have included restructuring our services, staffing and Rob Lutter’s appointment as Chief Executive Officer. There have also been changes to the composition of the NT Council, the welcoming of new Conference members and office bearers and the election of myself as the new Territory President.

Our Society has embraced the adoption of advisory subcommittees whose members graciously provide their expertise and guidance for our services.  This advice is invaluable to core business activities, including housing, retail, emergency relief and social justice advocacy. These subcommittees supplement our Society’s employees’ professional skills and mirror the changes to our services for those in need.  Social and affordable housing is unfortunately a growth area where there is a significant need in our community.  Housing and wrap-around support services are where Vinnies excels and will be a key focus over the coming years.

Northern Territory CEO Rob Lutter

Edited from Annual Report.

During this reporting period, we have implemented sub-committees to reflect the new leadership structure and our strategic direction. Recruited for new roles and developed plans for growth that will see us extend our retail footprint and leverage opportunities for growth in housing, homeless and aged services over the coming years.

Despite the changes, the team on the ground has not missed a beat continuing to provide high standards of care and support for those we serve in our community. I am grateful for the dedicated and hardworking team of members, volunteers and staff who demonstrate their compassion for those in need every day. In our sector, strong relationships are the lifeblood of good works. Our relationships with the government continue to develop positively and this is evident in their ongoing support of our work.

Moving forward we will continue to build our presence with our communities and key stakeholders through strong marketing, communication and lobbying.  The Society will grow through strong financial management, outstanding service delivery, capacity building and looking after our combined wellbeing.

Become a Volunteer

St Vincent de Paul Society offers our Volunteers training, mentoring and a chance to make a difference, with a few laughs along the way…

Applications available across the Northern Territory, Darwin Region, Palmerston Region, Katherine, Tennent Creek, Alice Springs

🤝Confidential Emergency Relief: Work with a mentor and receive training to become an Emergency Relief case worker who provides assistance to people in dire need of support at our Emergency Relief Centres. This work requires confidential information and data collation used in government reporting providing insight to the immediate needs of the poor and disadvantaged in the Territory. -Stuart Park -Palmerston -Alice Springs

🍜Ozanam House Day Centre for the Homeless: Preparing nutritious meals and serving all with understanding, compassion and without judgement. Fostering relationships based on respect, trust and friendship to restore dignity through laundry services, showers and bathroom facilities and community care work. -Stuart Park

🏪Vinnies Retail Stores: Community donations resold in Vinnies is our most active fundraising front. Accept and sort donations, maintain stock levels and create eye catching merchandising displays. Assist customers from all walks of life with enquiries and purchases. -Cavanagh Street -Stuart Park -Fannie Bay -Winnellie -Casuarina -Palmerston -Coolalinga -Katherine -Tennant Creek -Alice Springs

🚛Warehouse and Transport Services: Logistic operations team collects, sorts and delivers donations across town, helping to reduce waste in landfills. Receive training to operate a forklift and drive a truck on your automatic C-Class license and deliver donated furniture to families in need. -Coconut Grove to Great Darwin & Palmerston Region -Alice Springs

🛠Building and Maintenance: Use your handy-helper skills to build merchandising stands, shelves and racks for our retail stores to showcase and sell our donated stock. -Coconut Grove

⌨️Office Administration: Welcome visitors at reception, answer phones, direct enquiries, enter data, organise files, prioritise tasks, promote Office environment and engage with Vinnies mission vision and values to service those in need. -Casuarina

Required Documents: -COVID 19 mandate Vaccination Certificate. -National Police Clearance -Working with Children Check Vinnies will work with you to collect these required documents.

Our Volunteers come from all walks of life, working together toward a greener future and in service of the poor.

Reach out & register you interest: Vinnies NT Facebook Page / Darwin Office (08) 8948 8100 / volunteering@vinniesnt.org.au

CEO Sleepout 2022

Registrations are now open!

What is the annual Vinnies CEO SLEEPOUT?

This year, on Thursday June 23rd business leaders from across Australia will move from the boardroom to cardboard and sleep rough to raise awareness and funds to help those experiencing homelessness.

Here in the Northern Territory, we have the highest rate of homelessness in the country at 12x the National average! With your decision to participate, you and your mates can help change the lives of struggling Territorians now!

This year we are welcoming our Business, Government and Community LEADERS to the famous Fannie Bay Gaol thanks to Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory who have kindly donated the location to the cause www.magnt.net.au .

We sincerely hope that you join us for a night of concrete and cardboard at the Fannie Bay Gaol.

Reach out for more information:ceosleepout@vinniesnt.org.au / 08 8948 8113

Experienced Driver/ Storeman/ Allrounder

Apply now

The role: - Monday to Friday, day shift opportunity - Deliveries and pick-ups around greater Darwin area - Warehouse work including sorting and collation of stock

Requirements: - Current NT drivers’ license (unrestricted) - Current Nation Criminal History Check (no older than 90 days) - Valid Ochre card or ability to obtain - Full Covid Vaccination (booster will be required as per NT Gov mandate) - Ability to work as part of a team or individually - Ability to work to a deadline - Professional courteous manner - Physically fit as heavy lifting involved - Ability to problem solve - Ability to follow direction - Forklift license (not essential and may be provided)

Benefits: - Secure ongoing full-time position - $30 p/h + super + Not for profit salary packaging - On the job training - Work with enthusiastic and fun team

Apply Now:  applications@vinniesnt.org.au / (08) 8948 8106 /www.facebook.com/VinniesNT/jobs/

Donate now to support Territorians in crisis!

Territorians urgently need your help

Vinnies supports people from all walks of life when things get tough.

We provide Emergency Relief services in Stuart Park, Palmerston and Alice Springs with food and groceries, relieving hunger and removing a major stress for families. This service also includes clothing and essentials such as blankets, household items and toiletries.

Vinnies operates Transitional Housing Services in Stuart Park, Coconut Grove and Katherine with links to other services such as money management, counselling to get Territorians back on their feet.

Well known locally, Ozanam House Day Centre for the homeless is a place to rest and recoup for individuals and families when they have nowhere else to go.

Donate to help NSW’s Flood victims now!

Australians affected by disaster urgently need your help!

Food and essentials: When a family loses everything, they urgently need the basics. Your gift will purchase emergency food, toiletries and essential household items for a disaster-affected family.

Clothing: You can provide a family with basic clothing when they've fled with nothing.

Recovery: Your donation enables us to be there for the long haul, helping families to move back home and replace damaged furniture.

CathCroc

Catholic Diocese of Darwin - supporting young people in their Faith journey.   

To further assist parents, grand parents, teachers, guardians and other carers involved in children’s faith life journey, the Catholic Diocese of Darwin has developed an animated character called CathCroc with whom children can engage and pose questions. After questions are recieved, periodically a video will be shared on the Diocesan digital channels featuring CathCroc acknowledging the question/questioner. CathCroc would then request Bishop Charles Gauci (who would also appear in the video) to share his thoughts and answer the question.

If you have any questions about the beautiful creations around us email askcathcroc@gmail.com

Reach out: to Bishop Charles Gauci and the Catholic Diocese of Darwin for more information.

http://www.darwin.catholic.org.au/ /

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xQDlciT27HM

Margrith Koening

Tennent Creek.   

Thank you to our dedicated Volunteers, without you we would not be able to support those in need in the Territory Community. We would like to acknowledge the 14 years of committed Service by Margrith Koenig who previously ran the Tennant Creek Vinnies Store. We are blessed in the Top End to have such caring people to help those in need. It is the good works of people like Margrith who keep the Vincentian spirit strong, though consistent action and engaging with Our Mission to serve others.   

"In my life I want to become better and do a little good." - Fedrick Ozanam

Thank you Tennant & District Times for reaching out and acknowledging the dedication of Margrith.

https://www.tdtimes.com.au/.../st-vinnies-pays-tribute-to...

The contribution of Volunteers directly impacts the St Vincent de Paul Society mission to serve the poor with love, respect, justice, hope and joy; to shape a more compassionate society.

Bequest with Vinnies NT

Help those in need

Have you considered including the St Vincent de Paul Society in your Will? A bequest to the Society makes lasting positive change. It is a powerful reflection of the values and principles you treasure. It enables you to create a legacy of love and care for those who most need assistance and it will continue your life’s aims beyond your own lifetime.

If you would like to consider making your community a better place through a bequest to the Society, please contact us for a fact sheet or brochure detailing the Territory’s specific requirements.

Visit Vinnies NT Wills and Bequests:

https://www.vinnies.org.au/page/Donate/Wills_and_Bequests/NT/

Wild weather weekend, no trepidation for Territorians…

Open Warehouse Sale Weekend 26^th and 27^th of February.  https://fb.watch/br-rpflZxR/

Friday afternoon Darwin Great Region received a Cyclone Watch notice ahead of our Open Warehouse Sale weekend. Saturday morning the rain was pouring in Coconut Grove as shoppers hunted through our treasure trove of unsorted goodies! Thank you shoppers for your patience as Volunteers processed payments that directly fund our good works! Thank you to Volunteers Denise Ford, Helen Currie, Liesel Gungher, Jeromy Downs, Charlie Woelders, Suzie Goodman and Bianca Wagstaff who made this weekend Fundraiser/ Sale extravaganza possible. The work of Vinnies Volunteers means we can use funds raised directly into providing resources for those in need. Vinnies Warehouse Sales are special ‘one off’ events to clear donation stock and for shoppers to find a hidden wonder. Shopping with Vinnies is good for the environment, good for the community and good for your wallet with the best prices in town.

Proudly supporting Territorians in need since 1949.

Celebrating in the Northern Territory

Christmas at Ozanam House Day Centre for the Homeless

Christmas is a special Time of year for Territorians and a time for love sharing and gratitude for the friends, family and comforts so many people experience a lack of in our community. Our 2021 Christmas Party was a joyous occasion for our homeless companions. Vinnies NT was awestruck with community support and is ever grateful to the yearly supporters who contribute to the event. Simon George and Sons, a local grocer provided delicious salads and a generous selection of soft fruit that are preferable to those with teeth issues and often craved by the poor as a luxury. A local family business Rachael Designa Cakes contributed beautifully decorated hand-made Christmas theme cakes that were well received by companions and volunteers. Nightcliff Woolworths donated soft drinks and juice, Christmas theme plates, napkins and bon bons, a timeless tradition that made the occasion very festive with people sharing a laugh over the ‘pop’ of a Christmas cracker. Other special mentions and thanks go to our generous Volunteers, Foodies Book Club, Double Tree by Hilton and The Christmas Band without whom, our celebration for the homeless would not have been possible. Vinnies NT is  proud of our good works at Ozanam House Day Centre for the homeless. Operating since 1974, it’s a safe place and a compassionate community embracing all who visit.

Simon George & Sons | Rachaels Designacake Darwin NT 

Christmas Fundraising – Win a Harley Raffle

Christmas Appeal

Thanks to compassionate Territorians Vinnies was able to fundraise just shy of $44,000 for the 2021 Christmas Appeal – THANK YOU! We were so fortunate to receive a generous donation of a Harley Davidson FXST Softail Standard by Outback Stores which contributed to our Christmas fundraising. We are grateful to Darwin Trailer Boat Club for letting Vinnies display the bike from October through to December 18 when Joy Kirk was announced WINNER! You could not wipe the joy from her face! Joy purchased 2 tickets, one from Coolalinga Vinnies & one from Cavenagh St Vinnies – you have got to be in it to win it! Thanks you to all who entered into the raffle and supported Vinnies fundraising efforts and a HUGE THANK YOU to our Vincentians volunteers who made it all possible by donating their time to sell raffle tickets.

Outback Stores | Working with Communities | Darwin Trailer Boat Club 

Vinnies Christmas Hampers -THANK YOU

Bringing Christmas to those in need.  

Vinnies delivered over 500 Christmas Hampers to families in need across Darwin! From Tiwi Islands to Darwin to Palmerston to Daly River to Timber Creek the generous donations were received graciously from Territorians who do it tough at Christmas… THANK YOU!!!

Youth and School Supporters: Sacred Heart Catholic Primary, School, St Paul's Catholic Primary School, O'Loughlin Catholic College, Holy Family Catholic Primary School, MacKillop Catholic College, St Francis of Assisi, Catholic Primary School, St Mary’s Catholic Primary School, Mother Teresa Catholic Primary School, Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School, St John’s Catholic College, Stuart Park Primary, Alawa Primary, Larrakeyah Primary, Limitless Youth Group.

Territory Business Supporters: Bunnings Warehouse Darwin, Big W Casuarina, Mad Harry's Coolalinga, Good360, Club Tropical Resort Darwin, See Swift Darwin, Woolworths Nightcliff, Oasis Shopping Centre, Gateway Shopping Centre, Coolalinga Central, Humpty Doo Shopping Centre .

Media Supporters: MIX 104.9, HOT 100.1FM, Territory FM 104.1.