Will you support struggling families to build a new life?
“I called my sister-in-law one night, I said, I can’t live with (my husband). I want to go out.
Two days, I stay with her. Then family violence organisation come and took me and my two children.”
– Avishka*
Will you provide hope to a struggling family?
Avishka* arrived in Australia in 2013 with her husband and two sons, looking to create a new, safe future, after fleeing conflict in her home country. After several years, Avishka’s husband became controlling and violent, creating an unsafe environment for Avishka and her sons yet again.
She knew she had to make the life-changing decision to move away.
With your support, our team helped Avishka find a safe and stable home where her boys could thrive. We provided vouchers so they could purchase essentials—beds, mattresses, and a study desk to give her children a place to learn and dream.
“They (CCV case workers) are really good people. They help me with rent and, food vouchers and supported me to do a food handling course. Now I am working at aged care house, in kitchen.”
“CatholicCare helped us. Little by little, I am becoming stronger. I can’t believe my past—I was in a small house with no money. Now, I can manage rent. I can take care of my children.”
*Names have been changed to protect the privacy of those who come to us for support.
Donate to a struggling family
With your generous donation, you’ll be providing…
Food vouchers for families and children
Rental support to reduce homelessness
Education and training for job opportunities
Asylum seekers are among the most vulnerable people in our community
In many cases, we have been able to support and empower families and individuals, assisting their transition to economic independence, by exploring pathways to learning, training and employment.
This is such hopeful work, making such a difference to their lives and the whole community.”
Sally-Anne, CCV Pastoral Care Coordinator
Asylum Seeker Support Program
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: 083 347
Account Number: 171 551 421
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.
