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Advocacy Plan launched
St Vincent de Paul Society Victoria launched its Strategic Advocacy Plan 2026–2030 at Parliament House on 31 March 2026.
The Advocacy Plan is built on a clear conviction: homelessness and poverty in Victoria are preventable and solvable.
By strengthening housing security and investing in social capital, we can build a future where everyone has a place to call home and a community to belong to.
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See it. Solve it.
2026 Vinnies CEO Sleepout
Thursday 18 June 2026
Skyline Car Park
Federation Square, Melbourne
This year’s event comes at a pivotal time. Women and children fleeing family violence are now the largest group experiencing homelessness in Australia. Join us at the Vinnies CEO Sleepout and take meaningful action.
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Vinnies Shops | 100 years in Victoria
Did you know...
Victoria's first Vinnies Shop was established on 1 October 1926 and located at 214 King Street, Melbourne!
In Victoria, from 1920 collections of bottles, papers, rags and old metals were organised and sold on behalf of the poor.
An opportunity shop, located at 214 King Street, Melbourne was established on 1 October 1926 to centralise these collections and was managed by a committee, with its first president being James Campbell.
The first Vinnies Shop was rented, and early in 1927 a move was made to a property purchased at 155 Maribymong Road, Ascot Vale.
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Autumn Appeal
Zora is a bright and determined 12‑year‑old in Grade 6. Her family works hard to support her education, but limited resources — largely spent on medication, rent and food — make it difficult to cover school-related costs.
Zora’s future was uncertain until members of the St Vincent de Paul Society Victoria helped pave a pathway to a brighter tomorrow by providing new uniforms, school supplies, food parcels and some financial assistance.
You can help children like Zora start school with confidence by donating the this year's Autumn Appeal.
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Our Stories
BHB Kennington forever homes
Bendigo locals were given a first look at their new forever homes on 23 February 2026.
Building community together
Residents’ Welcome Day, held at the Maribyrnong Council Offices on 6 February 2026.
Interest rate rise hits households
Victorian households already walking a tightrope will be affected by the interest rate rise.
Amazon's emergency kit donation
Partnership with Amazon Australia delivers emergency kits for Harcourt bushfires.
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