Easter Appeal Campaign - CatholicCare Victoria

“CatholicCare did not just teach me how to survive. They gave me strength. They helped me raise my voice. They reminded me that I am human.”

– Zahra*

Will you provide hope this Easter

Lent calls us to compassion and action for those who are suffering. For people supported by CatholicCare Victoria, this call is deeply real.

Zahra*, an Afghan mother who arrived in Australia three years ago, came seeking safety and dignity after years of conflict, abuse, and displacement. She arrived traumatised, unwell, and alone—separated from her children and carrying profound grief.
Through CatholicCare Victoria’s Asylum Seeker Support Program, Zahra found practical support, medical care, and education pathways—but more importantly, she found people who listened, believed her story, and walked beside her as she rebuilt her life.
Your support during Lent helps restore dignity, hope, and a future for people like Zahra—turning compassion into life-changing action.

Every journey is different, but everyone deserves to belong.

Sayyeda Bibi’s journey to freedom

Sayyeda Bibi reflects on leaving a life shaped by restriction and loss, to create a safer future for daughter and grandchildren. With the support of CCV, she has accessed free education, and now has begun reading, writing, and speaking English to help her gain independence.

Simon’s journey to finding hope

Simon hails from Sri Lanka and risked his life on a dangerous boat journey to Australia, in search of safety. Simon speaks about the hardship and fear during his journey, the family he left behind, and the relief of being welcomed and finding support on arrival. Through the accompaniment of CCV, Simon has found belonging, stability, and hope for the future.

Sakina’s journey to independence

Sakina reflects on leaving her home in search of stability and freedom. With the support of CCV, she has accessed education, practical support, and opportunities to build independence; including sewing and driving lessons.

The video shows how donor generosity helps women like Sakina rebuild their lives with dignity and hope.

Thalhus’ journey to gaining confidence

Thalhus, a father from Sri Lanka who arrived in Australia by boat, seeking safety after fleeing conflict. Separated from his daughter for many years, Thalhus speaks about the pain of loss, the fear he felt on arrival, and the quiet hope he has found through CCV’s support.

Sima’s journey to stability

Sima is a mother experienced years of displacement and hardship, following her flight from Afghanistan to India. After experiencing family separation, loss, and feeling uncertain about what the future held for her and her family, she came to Australia in hope for a better life for herself and her children.

More ways to donate

Three easy alternate ways to donate:

If you would like to donate by bank transfer or direct deposit, you can arrange the fund transfer to the below bank account.

Account Name: CatholicCare Victoria
BSB: 083 817
Account Number: 756 875 667

Please contact us by calling (03) 9967 2515 or emailing fundraising@catholiccarevic.org.au to let us know your name and details and we will arrange your tax-deductible donation receipt.

You can make donations by cheque and card through mail.

Send the cheque (made payable to ‘CatholicCare Victoria’) or your card details (MasterCard and VISA – Card number, Expiry date and Cardholder’s name and signature) to the below address.

CatholicCare Victoria
PO Box 196
East Melbourne VIC 8002

Please provide your name and contact details and we will send your tax-deductible donation receipt.

Call us on (03) 9967 2515 to make a donation using your card. Our office is open from Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.

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All gifts of $2 or more are tax deductible and go directly to our programs.