85 years of Community

Our story began in 1935 during the Great Depression, when one in three Australians were out of work.

During times of crisis, it is important to know that help is available. See how we've been supporting our community for 85 years.

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Communities

For 85 years we have worked together as a community to make a positive difference for all the families and individuals we encounter.

We have worked alongside passionate and compassionate individuals - our staff, our volunteers, our donors and our partner organisations - who have been dedicated to building brighter futures for all.

And together, we continue to make an impact for generations to come.

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Your stories celebrate our shared mission

History repeating

SERVICES THEN & NOW

Looking back shows that some things haven’t changed.

Reflections of a chairman

CATHOLICCARE BOARD

Philip was Chair of the Board from 1991 to 2001.

Paul & Glenice's story

LONG-TIME DONORS

Paul and Glenice have been donating for over 45 years!

Family & relationships

Strengthening families and building brighter futures.

Empowerment

Providing opportunity for "life to the full".

Support through crisis

Supporting families through thick and thin.

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"I lost my job and we got very behind in bills - my husband & I became stressed as to how we would put food on the table. CatholicCare helped us pay our bills and with food relief... It lifted that weight off and relieved some stress, so we could concentrate on our children.”

Abbie

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On 1 January 2021, Centacare Ballarat, CatholicCare Melbourne/Gippsland and CatholicCare Sandhurst merged to form a new entity: CatholicCare Victoria.

CatholicCare acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands and waters of Victoria. We pay our respects to Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People.

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85 years of Community

85 years of Community

Communities

Your stories celebrate our shared mission

History repeating

Reflections of a chairman

Paul & Glenice's story

Explore more stories from our history

Family & relationships

Empowerment

Support through crisis

Be part of our community

What our community is saying

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