Good Works Exhibition

Celebrating our good works

This Good Works Exhibition celebrates 170 years of the St Vincent de Paul Society in Australia, offering an interactive glimpse into our history and journey from 1854 to 2024.

This exhibition provided an interactive timeline with iconic moments in our history showcased through an AI experience; the stories of four inspirational people representing the breadth of our work plus iconic images from our archives.

OFFICIAL OPENING OUR WORKS OUR STORIES

Our good works

Throughout our 170-year history all our good works endeavour to enhance the lives of people and provide a more just and compassionate society. The following timeline showcases just a few of our moments in history.

Click here to watch to the stories behind these icons

Our stories

Throughout our 170-year history our members and volunteers have made a huge impact to the people we assist and within their local communities. Our history is rich with stories – if only we could share them all. Here are four inspirational people that represent the breadth of our work.

Diana Connell

Frank Mullins

Margaret Oats AO

Garry Liakoureas

Voices of Hope

As part of our 170th celebrations our Mini Vinnies and College Conferences were asked "What does the future look like to you". The result were an amazing array of posters created by the students. Here are just some of the selection.

Thank you for sharing your hopes:

Antonine College, Pascoe Vale South
Caroline Chisolm, Braybrook
Dandenong Education Program
Holy Family, Mount Waverley
Killester College, Springvale
Marian College, Sunshine West
Melton Education Program
Mount St Joseph, Altona
Our Lady Help of Christians, Brunswick East
St Andrew's Primary, Werribee
St Bernard's College, Essendon
St Brigid's, Officer
St Catherine of Siena, Armstrong Creek
St Elizabeth's, Dandenong
St Joseph's, Northcote
St Jude's, Langwarrin
St Mary's Primary, Ascot Vale
St Mary's, Clarkes Hill
St Michael's, Berwick
St Michael's, Tallangatta
St Pius X, Heidelberg
St Pius X, Warrnambool
St Therese's, Cranbourne North

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