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In Western Australia St Vincent de Paul society leaded by John Gorman first began in Western Australia on the 8th of December 1865 with its first conference. This conference was called the '' Perth conference'' and began to carry out the main work of Home Visitation for the society in W. A. In Today''s society in Western Australia the St Vincent de Paul has more than 75 conferences helping and providing hope, comfort and dignity to people who are disadvantaged due to sickness, Job loss, mental illness and family breakdowns within W.

A Purpose/mission in agency St Vincent de Paul is a prime organisational group that follows Jesus''s teachings and living life through the gospel message, by serving others and Christ within the poor and disadvantaged people through giving them their love, respect, hope, Justice and joy by working to shape a more humane, merciful and compassionate society. St Vincent de Paul''s vision is to strive to be recognised by the Australian society as the compassionate Catholic charity that offers a helping hand to people in need. hey believe that by respecting others dignity, sharing their hope and encouraging others, t helps the take control of their own dignity. Support Government Funding - Most of the work at St Vincent de Paul''s society is carried out by members and volunteers however the government does in fact fund the organisation towards aged care facilities, housing and homeless services and supported employment for people with disabilities. Donations - Anybody can donate to St Vincent de Paul.

Donations of clothing, furniture, household goods and money can be made at any local St Vincent de Paul centre. Those donations will go towards assisting people in your local area. Local/Community Fundraising - St Vincent de Paul raise a substantial amount of money each year through their good Volunteering St Vincent de Paul are always looking for volunteers. Volunteer positions are always available to all people who are interested in supporting their causes. If anybody is eager to help they can enquire by contacting the organisation.

Once someone becomes a volunteer they are able to help in community fundraisers as well as general aid at their local St Vinnies centre. Conclusion The society of St Vincent de Paul follow the teachings of the scriptures: "Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, protect the rights of those who re helpless. Speak out and pronounce a sentence of Justice, defend the cause of the wretched and the poor. " The society of St Vincent de Paul are recognising that God created within people the potential to love Justly.

This organisation gives voice to those who are voiceless, staring with them and advocating for them. Through their unselfish and compassionate plans to help those who struggle, St Vincent de Paul demonstrates that all people are members of the human family. St Vincent de Paul seeks to share both bread and hope with our brothers and sisters, recognising Christ in their ainful stories and witnessing to the Good News of Justice and compassion. This organisation primarily focuses on poverty and inequality.

They strive to meliorate good cause towards these issues because this organisation understands that Just love leads to peace. St Vincent de Paul''s cofounder, Blessed Frederic Ozanam said "Charity is the oil being poured on the wounded traveller. But it is the role of Justice to prevent the attack. " In asking the simple question about the causes of injustice this organisation issues a prophetic call to all people of good will to work creatively to build equality and Justice into our society.