Stories & Resources

17 Dec 2025

Acknowledging our Staff’s Outstanding Achievements

We’re incredibly proud of our dedicated staff across Victoria, who work tirelessly to make a meaningful impact on the lives of our clients.

11 Dec 2025

ACYF 2025: Inspiring Young People

Explore the moments of connection and hope shared at ACYF 2025.

04 Dec 2025

Coping with Christmas: Tips for Separated Families

A guide for separated parents offering practical suggestions and advice to assist families.

03 Dec 2025

SEEN: The Film: CatholicCare Victoria brings powerful parenting insights to families across the state 

We’re proud to support community screenings of SEEN: The Film, a compelling documentary created by ParentTV that explores the profound link between a parent’s emotional health and a child’s overall wellbeing and safety.

01 Dec 2025

Alex’s Story: A journey to navigating emotions and finding belonging

Alex* was in Grade 4 when she was first referred to our School Counselling program, based at her primary school in Altona.

26 Nov 2025

16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence

Violence against women is one of the most widespread human rights violations.

26 Nov 2025

Voices of Courage: Rosie Batty and Conor Pall Inspire Change in Mildura

CCV was honoured to attend the MASP Lunch For Change in Mildura, a powerful gathering dedicated to raising awareness and encouraging action to prevent family violence.

17 Nov 2025

Double Your Impact This Christmas: Help Fill Empty Plates for Victorian Families  

One in six Victorian households has run out of food this year. You can help change that. Every donation to CatholicCare Victoria’s Christmas Food Voucher Appeal will be doubled — providing meals and hope for families in need.

10 Nov 2025

Jess’ Story: Finding a safe haven 

Jess* was in her 40s and residing in a shed with her teenage daughter, when she approached CCV for support.

27 Oct 2025

Walking Together on Country: Deepening Cultural Understanding in the Mallee 

CCV’s Mildura team participated in a powerful and immersive place-based cultural training day in the Mallee, deepening their understanding of Aboriginal history, culture, and connection to Country. 

24 Oct 2025

Celebrating Community and Culture in Wyndham 

CatholicCare Victoria joined families and local organisations for Wyndham’s Family Fun Day — celebrating connection, culture, and community.

23 Oct 2025

Children’s Week event shines light on family violence

Hosted by The Sexual Assault & Family Violence Centre (SAFV) in partnership with Meli, CatholicCare Victoria (CCV), and Barwon Area Integrated Family Violence.

09 Sep 2025

Young Leaders Share Their Vision with Minister for Youth

Students from North Geelong Secondary College shared their ideas with Minister for Youth, Hon Natalie Suleyman, and Member for Lara, Ella George, through our Settle Well program—showcasing the power of youth leadership and advocacy.

02 Sep 2025

Co-parenting tips for separated families

Separation can be a challenging time for parents, children and extended family. Our Parenting Orders Program team share some co-parenting tips for separated families.

22 Aug 2025

Celebrating 10 Years of Parish Partnership: Our Lady of Pentecost – Deepdene 

We’re proud to celebrate a decade of generous and unwavering support from Our Lady of Pentecost Parish – Deepdene, whose partnership has helped transform the lives of asylum seekers across our communities.

14 Aug 2025

New Social Housing Apartments in Mildura a Cornerstone for Regional Renewal

CCVH is proud to announce a major milestone in regional Victoria—the commencement of construction on 46 new apartments in Mildura.

06 Aug 2025

Homelessness Week: Five ways you can help

Homelessness Australia hosts Homelessness Week annually to build community support and government commitment to end homelessness. This year’s theme is “Homelessness Action Now”.

04 Aug 2025

Jon’s Story:  Breaking unhelpful cycles to overcome homelessness

Jon’s journey to finding a permanent home was challenging, but a rewarding one. When Dianne, Homes First Case Coordinator, first started working with Jon in February, Jon had already experienced homelessness for 18 years.

31 Jul 2025

From the Classroom to Council: Students Advocate for Change in Geelong

Settle Well students stepped into the spotlight, participating in a two-hour advocacy session with local leaders.

16 Jul 2025

Pitching with Purpose: CCV Champions Job Readiness for Refugees & Asylum Seekers

We’re proud to be pitching at this year’s Give Where You Live Pitch Up event, spotlighting our transformative Settle Well Next Phase program.

07 Jul 2025

Celebrating NAIDOC Week 2025: Honouring Culture, Truth, and Community

Sunday July 6 marked the 50th anniversary of NAIDOC Week—a time to honour the history, culture, and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

20 Jun 2025

Lulu’s story: from Burma to Australia

Meet Lulu, 2024 Settlement Work Champion, a proud father of six and a refugee from Burma.

17 Jun 2025

In Solidarity and Support: Refugee Week and the Power of Inclusive Communities

As we mark Refugee Week 2025, we pause to honour the extraordinary courage, resilience, and strength of people who have been forced to flee their homes due to war, conflict, persecution, and disaster.

02 Jun 2025

From Awareness to Action: CatholicCare Victoria’s Mission to End Homelessness

CCV is supporting the Ballarat Corporate & Community Sleepout—an impactful initiative focused on raising awareness and funds to address homelessness in the Central Highlands region.

28 May 2025

Paint and Yarn in Warrnambool

With sprigs of gum leaves adorning the table, CCV staff started the workshop with a mindfulness activity.

27 May 2025

National Reconciliation Week: A Time for Reflection, Unity, and Faith 

National Reconciliation Week (NRW) – a powerful time for reflection, learning, and action as we walk together toward a more just and equitable Australia.

20 May 2025

Celebrating Our Volunteers: National Volunteer Week 

Volunteers are at the heart of everything we do. They give their time, energy, and compassion without asking for anything in return. 

15 May 2025

Sr Mary O’Shannassy’s Remarkable Ministry Recognised  

We gathered to congratulate and recognise the wonderful work of Sr Mary O’Shannassy SGS OAM, who led our Prison Ministry.

12 May 2025

Together We Thrive – Celebrating Family Week at CCV

At CCV, we walk alongside families every day—providing services that strengthen relationships, support mental health, and help people through crisis.

12 May 2025

Joey’s story – A journey to security

At just 9 years old, Joey* faced challenges that many adults would struggle to navigate.

12 May 2025

Helping Mason find his voice

When our team first encountered Mason* in his home, the scene was heartbreaking.

08 May 2025

Celebrating community at the South Sudanese Family Fun Day

We were proud to join forces with a number of incredible local organisations for the South Sudanese Family Fun Day, held at the Central Park Community Centre in Hoppers Crossing.

01 Mar 2025

Avishka’s story – an asylum seeker journey

Avishka’s story is one of courage, resilience and love – a love to give her children an education and a safe life in Australia.

06 Dec 2024

Read our 2024 Annual Impact Report

06 Dec 2024

WATCH: Voices of Hope

We had the privileged to speak with four of our clients across Victoria, who shared their stories of hope and resilience. Hear directly from them in this video.

20 Nov 2024

Advocating for change at Parliament

In October 2024, CatholicCare Victoria and CatholicCare Victoria Housing had the privilege of presenting to our Victorian Members of Parliament.

13 Sep 2024

A creative response to need in challenging time

Chaplains of all faiths at the Tarrengower Women’s Prison, located at Maldon Central Victoria, found it particularly difficult to engage with the residents on their return to the prison after the lockdowns held during COVID-19.

13 Sep 2024

Support for independence

Living independently can be a challenge for any aged individual. For Olivia*, living independently without support was a serious threat to her physical and mental health.

23 May 2024

Parenting together – a new workshop for parents

Julia and Lisa, Practitioners in our Regional Parenting Service in Bendigo, recently developed and ran a two-session pilot program called ‘Parenting Together’. The sessions completely booked out.