there is need, right from the start, to learn gradually and prudently to see all things in the light of faith, to judge and act always in its light. Pope Paul VI, Apostolicam Actuositatem 29<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n [\/vc_column_text][vc_tour][vc_tab title=”Introduction” tab_id=”1416184596-1-87″][vc_column_text] Don’t want to start a social justice group? Or want to connect your group to some other social justice focused organisations? This is where you will find some suggestions! Also check out our Resources – Specific Issues <\/a>section for organisations and campaigns attached to specific justice concerns, campaigns and organisations.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n ACRATH stands for the A<\/strong>ustralian C<\/strong>atholic R<\/strong>eligious A<\/strong>gainst T<\/strong>rafficking in H<\/strong>umans. They are endorsed by Catholic Religious Australia \u2013 the peak body for 190 religious orders in Australia, representing 8000 religious sisters, brothers and priests.\u00a0ACRATH is committed to working against human trafficking and slavery in Australia, in the Asia-Pacific region and internationally.<\/p>\n There are approximately 20 to 30 million slaves in the world today.\u00a0Trafficking primarily involves exploitation which comes in many forms, including: forcing victims into prostitution, subjecting victims to slavery or involuntary servitude and compelling victims to commit sex acts for the purpose of creating pornography.\u00a0To learn more, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n GET INVOLVED CONTACT\u00a0<\/strong> WEBSITE The Australian Catholic Migrant and Refugee Office was established to advise and serve the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference on migrant and refugee issues, including the development of Church policy and acting as an official church voice. They\u00a0dedicate their efforts towards the acceptance and settlement of Refugees and Migrants into Australia, \u00a0especially through efforts to influence Government policies in this area. They also seek to form Catholic Church policy in Australia for the Pastoral Care of Refugees and Migrants.<\/p>\n To learn find out more on the area of Asylum Seekers and Refugees, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n GET INVOLVED CONTACT WEBSITE Australian Volunteers Australia\u00a0is a community of young adults working among poor and underprivileged people on behalf of The Augustinians in Australia. Our mission is to make a difference in our world by working in solidarity with those whose lives are marginalised by poverty, displacement or oppression.<\/p>\n GET INVOLVED CONTACT\u00a0<\/strong> WEBSITE Caritas is the international aid and development organisation of the Catholic Church in Australia. Caritas\u00a0supports long-term development programs in impoverished communities in Africa, Asia, East Timor, Latin America, Indigenous Australia and the Pacific \u2014 helping oppressed people to rediscover their dignity by taking greater control over their lives and overcoming poverty.<\/p>\n Learn more about poverty, here<\/a>.<\/p>\n GET INVOLVED CONTACT WEBSITE Cana Communities builds relationships and companions people who are lonely, homeless or suffering from mental ill health, addiction, or other factors that alienate them from society. Operating on an extended family model, Cana creates a community with all the love, chaos and frustration of a family, in which people can feel listened to and valued. They are about connecting people\u2019s lives. People from all parts of society join in the simple act of sharing a meal which expresses our equality.<\/p>\n GET INVOLVED CONTACT Caroline Julie WEBSITE Catholic Mission is compelled by the message, life and love of Jesus Christ. Catholic Mission forms Australians for mission and raises funds for mission – in Australia and around the world. This enables heroic missionaries to reach out to help children and communities in need, and provide vital training for seminarians and other young church leaders.<\/p>\n GET INVOLVED CONTACT WEBSITE Catholic EarthCare Australia is an ecological agency established by the Australia Catholic Bishops Conference. Its mission is to help promote understanding among people that creation is sacred and endangered and must be protected and persevered for present and future generations.<\/p>\n Learn more about Ecology issues, here<\/a>.<\/p>\n GET INVOLVED CONTACT WEBSITE Catholic Youth Services (CYS) is the agency within the Archdiocese of Sydney serving youth and young adults.\u00a0Catholic Youth Services aims to help young people come to an ever deeper encounter with Christ. This journey towards Christ is one that never ends, we all find ourselves at different places, and we continually invite young people to join us wherever they are at that time.<\/span><\/p>\n GET INVOLVED<\/strong> CONTACT WEBSITE [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tab][vc_tab title=”Columban Mission Institute ” tab_id=”1416187098929-3-5″][vc_column_text] The Peace, Ecology and Justice\u00a0Centre works in partnership with other agencies, cultures and faith groups, offering inservice, forums and workshops. \u00a0They aim to build awareness in the Church and society of the connections between peace, ecology and justice, create a culture\u00a0of Peace as a framework for these connections and take action on issues.<\/p>\n GET INVOLVED CONTACT The Edmund Rice Centre is involved in a range of projects and activities across the four areas of its operation in research, community education, advocacy and networking. The Centre’s objectives are to:<\/p>\n GET INVOLVED CONTACT WEBSITE The House of Welcome (HOW) is committed to serve asylum seekers and refugees without discrimination on the basis of age, gender, race, sexuality and religion. They recognise that this group of people, displaced from their homes and homelands through war, conflict or persecution arrive in Australia suffering from trauma and loss; they are in need of help and accompaniment, especially those who have been further traumatised by lengthy periods in Immigration Detention and the difficulties of settlement.<\/span><\/p>\n GET INVOLVED CONTACT<\/strong> WEBSITE<\/strong> The\u00a0Friars’ Van heads out from the friary at Leichhardt to near St Mary’s Cathedral to give hot drinks and sweets to those experiencing different forms of poverty, hardship and homelessness. There are usually two friars and around five young volunteers.<\/p>\n GET INVOLVED<\/strong> The most important task of the friars and volunteers is the welcome given to the people. They spend time simply listening and speaking with them. On the streets these people experience suspicion and fear from passersby, and so are avoided by others. They experience marginalisation and loneliness. The friars and volunteers welcome them and ‘waste’ time with them.<\/p>\n CONTACT WEBSITE JCA was started in 1986 by Maria Sullivan, a Josephite sister and her dear friend Ian Chapman who appealed to friends for support, then went out and gathered a group of committed young volunteers to help her carry out their vision of friendship with people who were isolated by poverty.\u00a0JCA provides practical help to people who are\u00a0struggling to help themselves. We aim to empower those in unfortunate circumstance to become self supporting in their own lives.<\/p>\n GET INVOLVED<\/strong> CONTACT Adrian Thompson WEBSITE L’Arche\u00a0aims to create communities where people with and without an intellectual disability live relationships of mutuality and trust.\u00a0In Australia, L\u2019Arche is an ecumenical, Christian organisation.<\/p>\n GET INVOLVED CONTACT WEBSITE Palms Australia recruits, prepares, sends and supports skilled volunteers to reduce global poverty, at the request of our partner communities in Asia, Africa.<\/p>\n Palms Australia started in Sydney in 1956 as the Paulian Association. Groups formed in around 100 communities to identify local issues, reflect on values and take appropriate action to address social inequality and assist people in need.<\/p>\n After identifying that similar issues needed to be addressed globally, in 1961, the program was extended to communities overseas which request the placement of volunteers to assist develop health, education and other facilities. More recently Palms volunteers have been \u201copening our hands to the world\u201d in Africa, Asia and the Pacific, including communities in Tanzania, East Timor, Papua New Guinea and indigenous Australia.<\/p>\n GET INVOLVED<\/strong> CONTACT<\/strong> WEBSITE<\/strong> Sydney Vinnies Youth workswith Primary, Secondary and Teritary insitatuions, parishes and community volunteers in youth volunteer programs, events and awareness raising initatives.<\/p>\n GET INVOLVED<\/strong> CONTACT<\/strong> WEBSITE<\/strong> The Vocation Centre of the Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney serves people in discerning God’s call in their lives. They provide resources and opportunities to explore one’s vocation. There are a number of orders that engage in works relating to mercy and justice. If you are interested in exploring this with someone, contact their welcoming team.<\/p>\n CONTACT WEBSITE The YCW works to create a society, which actively seeks to\u00a0support\u00a0and\u00a0respect the God-given dignity of each person.\u00a0Through taking action and reviewing in communities, young people discover the deepest meaning and mission of their lives.\u00a0The YCW is run FOR, BY, and WITH young people. Members of the Australian YCW\u00a0consist of men\u00a0and women\u00a0aged between 16 \u2013 30 years old who are students, professionals, volunteers, full-time, part-time, and casual workers, who gather in friendship groups to discuss key issues\u00a0which are affecting their life.<\/p>\n GET INVOLVED<\/strong> CONTACT<\/strong> WEBSITE<\/strong> [vc_row][vc_column width=”2\/3″][vc_column_text css_animation=”bottom-to-top”] there is need, right from the start, to learn gradually and prudently to see all things in the light of faith, to judge and act always in its light. Pope Paul VI, Apostolicam Actuositatem 29 [\/vc_column_text][vc_tour][vc_tab title=”Introduction” tab_id=”1416184596-1-87″][vc_column_text] Don’t want to start a social justice group? Or want to connect your group … Continue reading Organisations and Agencies<\/span> ![\"\"](\"http:\/\/dailyrevolution.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/mother+teresa+quotes.jpg\")
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\n<\/strong>ACRATH have different options for you to get involved including Anti-Slavery Campaigns, Social Media Advocacy and Research. Contact the team now, to find out more.<\/p>\n
\nSister Noelene Simmons
\nNSW Coordinator
\nnswprojects@acrath.org.au<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>www.acrath.org.au<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tab][vc_tab title=”ACMRO” tab_id=”1416187309011-11-9″][vc_column_text]![\"\"](\"http:\/\/gallery.mailchimp.com\/27a6366f073b6e99b3ff9187f\/images\/ACMRO_Logo.1.jpg\"){kind=logo}
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\n<\/strong>There are opportunities to undertake an internship with the ACMRO, along with several others. Find out more by contacting their head office.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Joe Moloney
\n<\/strong>Research and Information Officer
\njoe.moloney@acmro.catholic.org.au<\/a><\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>www.acmro.catholic.org.au<\/a>
\n<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tab][vc_tab title=”Augustinian Volunteers” tab_id=”1416187101560-6-3″][vc_column_text]![\"\"](\"http:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/i\/_A3EugD-8JyvG5qAlFYIXQ\/mq1.jpg?v=dae204\")
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\n<\/strong>AVA offers opportunities to undertake placement with the organisations and outreach activities\u00a0in Sydney’s underprivileged suburbs.<\/p>\n
\nPatrice Moriarty
\npm12_88@hotmail.com<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>www.osa.org.au\/en\/organisations\/augustinian-volunteers-australia
\n<\/strong><\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tab][vc_tab title=”Caritas” tab_id=”1416187071159-1-8″][vc_column_text]![\"\"](\"http:\/\/img.docstoccdn.com\/thumb\/orig\/95053711.png\")
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\n<\/strong>Caritas has a number of opportunities to join in campaigns aimed at reducing poverty across the world.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Mrs Belinda Carson Bourke
\nRegional Engagement Coordinator – Eastern Region
\nmetsyd@caritas.org.au<\/a>
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>www.caritas.org.au<\/a>
\n<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tab][vc_tab title=”CANA Community” tab_id=”1416187103819-9-10″][vc_column_text]![\"\"](\"http:\/\/www.cana.org.au\/Uploads\/Images\/Community_Banner_3_20110311124329.jpg\")
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\n<\/strong>Cana Community is in urgent need of Volunteers to\u00a0befriend people at the inner city residential houses and at the farm and\u00a0overnight volunteers at de Porres House for for male overnight volunteers at the Garden Shelter.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Terry and Caroline
\nThursday nights
\n0429 539 025<\/p>\n
\nTuesday nights
\n0417 255 297<\/p>\n
\nTuesday, Wednesday or Thursday during the day
\n0414 649 153.<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>www.cana.org.au<\/a>
\n<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tab][vc_tab title=”Catholic Mission” tab_id=”1416187098213-2-10″][vc_column_text]![\"\"](\"http:\/\/www.mn.catholic.org.au\/ImageGen.ashx?image=\/media\/251905\/cm_logo___tag_col_large.jpg&width=1000\"){kind=logo}
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\n<\/strong>Catholic Mission provides various ways to volunteer and contribute to the work of the organisations. Learn more here.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Sydney Office
\n<\/strong>9919 7800
\nadmin@catholicmission.org.au
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\n<\/strong>www.catholicmission.org.au<\/a>
\n<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tab][vc_tab title=”Catholic Earthcare” tab_id=”1416187308187-10-5″][vc_column_text]![\"\"](\"http:\/\/catholicearthcare.org.au\/images\/Logo-BlackRGB_000.jpg\"){kind=logo}
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\n<\/strong>Get support to advocate and implement their sustainability program.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Terese Corkish
\n<\/strong>Community Support Officer
\nterese.corkish@catholicearthcare.org.au<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>www.catholicearthcare.org.au<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tab][vc_tab title=”Catholic Youth Services” tab_id=”1416867919777-18-7″][vc_column_text]![\"\"](\"http:\/\/www.sydneycatholic.org\/youth2\/imagesload\/Y02.jpg\")
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\nCYS offers a range of events and activities that encourages young people to experience Jesus and be formed to Christians seeking justice and peace.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>info@catholicyouthservices.org
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\n<\/strong>www.atholicyouthservices.org<\/a>
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\n<\/strong>If you are curious about their work and would like to know how you can be involved in their programs, campaigns and training, contact their team.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Anne Lanyon
\nCoordinator
\nannelanyon.cmi@columban.org.au
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\nWEBSITE
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\n<\/strong>You could become involved in the Centre’s work:-<\/p>\n\n
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\n<\/strong>Homebush Office
\n8762 4200<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>www.erc.org.au<\/a>
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\n<\/strong>Great opportunities exist including;\u00a0Drop-in Centre Reception,\u00a0English Lessons,\u00a0Social Outings & Activities,\u00a0Mentoring & Befriending,\u00a0Handyman Maintenance,\u00a0Bookkeeping and Admin, Orientation for new arrivals,\u00a0Fundraising and Community Engagement &\u00a0Food Bank<\/p>\n
\nJo Hill
\nVolunteer Coordinator
\n9727 9290
\nvolunteercoordinator@houseofwelcome.com.au<\/a><\/p>\n
\nwww.houseofwelcome.com.au<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tab][vc_tab title=”Friars Van” tab_id=”1416867994901-21-6″][vc_column_text]![\"\"](\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/-mh8u8P9LtoQ\/USVsYJujJ4I\/AAAAAAAADCU\/UqP-0SY4e4c\/w3687-h853\/Friends%2Bof%2Bthe%2BCapuchin%2BFriars_21%2BFeb%2B2013.jpg\")
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\nThe van is parked about 50 metres from another van organised by another group distributing food. After collecting their food the people head down to the Friars'”Van for their hot drink of coffee, tea or chocolate and for some sweets.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>capuchinfriars@gmail.com
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>www.capuchinfriars.org.au<\/a>
\n<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tab][vc_tab title=”Josephite Community Aid” tab_id=”1416187311094-14-1″][vc_column_text]![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.goodcompany.com.au\/images\/charity\/uploadrxccui1j.jpg\")
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\nBeing a volunteer run organization, JCA is an invitation to young people to really live out a selfless commitment to people who are poor and marginalised.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Sydney Office
\n(02) 9838 8802<\/p>\n
\nJCA Coordinator
\n0430 460 630<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>www.jcaid.com<\/a>
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\n<\/strong>There are a number of practical ways you can get involved including, providing transport; preparing a weekly meal; undertaking minor house maintenance; helping with a regular reading or letter writing session; make a regular visit to a household.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Krishnee Nair
\n9787 8132
\nsydney.admin@larche.org.au<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>www.larche.org.au<\/a>
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\nThere are opporunities to volunteer overseas and expreience immersion programs. To find out more vist their website or contact their team today.<\/p>\n
\nSydney Office
\npalms@palms.org.au<\/p>\n
\nwww.palms.org.au<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tab][vc_tab title=”Vinnies Youth ” tab_id=”1416187102407-7-2″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/www.uq.edu.au\/uqadvantage\/images\/give\/logo-stvincentdepaul.jpg\"){kind=logo}
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\nTHere are number of ways you can volunteer including Buddies’ Day; Brekky Van; Homework Help; Street Retreat. Find out more by visiting their website or contacting their team.<\/p>\n
\nPaul Longobardi
\nYouth and Young Adult Coordinator
\n(02) 9350 9651
\n0418 441 797
\npaull@sydneyvinnies.org
\nyouth@sydneyvinnies.org<\/p>\n
\nwww.facebook.com\/sydneyvinnies.youthteam<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tab][vc_tab title=”Vocations Centre (Syd Archdiocese)” tab_id=”1416867868016-17-9″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net\/hphotos-ak-xfa1\/v\/t1.0-9\/483583_228416540624900_702394753_n.jpg?oh=4fb1d01a22fa09916ce302c7b57a1b84&oe=55072AE4&__gda__=1427516506_344e54701e5e29f0b0a600a0d965e7db\")
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\n<\/strong>Fr Michael de Stoop
\nVocations Director
\n02 9390 5280
\nfr.michael.destoop@sydneycatholic.org<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>www.vocationcentre.org.au<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tab][vc_tab title=”Young Christian Workers” tab_id=”1416187099560-4-2″][vc_column_text]![\"\"](\"http:\/\/www.cre8ivedge.com.au\/images\/imagegallery\/large\/Young_christian_workers.jpg\")
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\nYou can get involved with YCW\u00a0through their campaigns and movements. Learn more by contacting the team.<\/p>\n
\nElizabeth Mcfarlane
\n02 9682 6719
\nelizabeth.mcfarlane@ycw.org.au<\/p>\n
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