Vinnies History NT

St Vincent de Paul born in France.

St Vincent de Paul Society founded by Frederic Ozanam in Paris.

First Australian Conference founded in Victoria.

First Conference founded in Northern Territory: St Mary Star of the Sea Darwin.

First Northern Territory Centre of Chairty opens in Stuart Park.

First regional Centre of Chairty established in Alice Springs.

Ozanam House day centre established in Darwin.

Second regional Centre of Chairty established in Tennant Creek.

Third regional Centre of Charity established in Katherine.

Bakhita Centre housing for single men established in Coconut Grove.

Centre of Chairty opens in Palmerston.

First regional Housing Centre established in Katherine: Ormonde House.

Ted Collins Village housing for families established in Darwin.

Centre of Charity opens in Darwin CBD.

Centres of Charity open in Coolalinga & Fannie Bay.

Centre of Charity opens alongside New Head Office established in Casuarina.

Centre of Charity opens in Winnellie.

Bakhita Centre additional housing opens for single females.

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