Blessed Frédéric Ozanam founded the Society of St Vincent de Paul while still a student in Paris in 1833. While our Lord said that poverty will never be entirely eradicated this side of eternity (Mk. 14), the Society is dedicated to the elevation of the effects of poverty in the community. Its members wish to fulfil the words of Jesus: “I was hungry, and you gave me food. I was thirsty and you gave me drink. I as a stranger and you brought me home; naked, and you clothed me; sick, and you cared for me, a prisoner and you came to me” (Mt. 25).
Contact: St. Vincent de Paul Society Victoria Inc – Locked Bag 4800, Box Hill, Victoria 3128, Phone: 03 9895 5800, Email: info@svdp-vic.org.au, Web: vinnies.org.au, Welfare Assistance Line: 1800 305 330 (Mon-Fri)
Emergency Accommodation: 1800 825 955, Family Violence Assistance: 1800 737 732 or 1800 015 188, Child Protection Crisis Line: 13 12 78, Men’s Referral Service: 1300 766 491, Lifeline: 13 11 14, Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800