About Us

Since its establishment in July 2018, the purpose of Catholic Social Services NSW/ACT as a network is to build capacity, share, support and promote best practice, advocate and to encourage partnerships between Catholic social services within New South Wales and the ACT.  

Additionally, as a state-wide advocate, Catholic Social Services NSW/ACT also works with its members to produce evidence/research which informs public opinion and assists government and the community to develop just and compassionate social and economic policies that will improve the lives of the vulnerable and disadvantaged people in New South Wales and the ACT.

In pursuit of its mission, Catholic Social Services NSW/ACT seeks to prioritise the following core principles of Catholic Social Teaching:

• Dignity of the person Our vision for society is grounded in our understanding of the fundamental dignity, sanctity and worth of every human life. 

• Common good and community As people are fundamentally social beings, we work for the common good for the community, how we organise socially, politically, and economically has implications for our capacity to thrive in community. We stand in solidarity with the community. 

• Preferential option for the poor The most important measure of the success of our community is the way we direct our resources to assist those most in need. 

• Rights and responsibilities Our participation in community brings with it both a range of rights and protections and a range of duties and obligations.