Caritas Australia

Caritas Australia Working together for justice and dignity. Walking together in hope. Building together a better future for all.

As the international aid and development agency of the Australian Catholic Church, we are driven by social justice and the dignity of every person. We work with local communities in Australia and overseas, listening to concerns, assessing needs and working with partners on locally-led development programs. With hope, support and compassion at the core of what we do, we work towards a world where a

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We stand in solidarity with communities in Nepal impacted by flash floods. Over 150 people are confirmed dead, with hund...
26/08/2026

We stand in solidarity with communities in Nepal impacted by flash floods. Over 150 people are confirmed dead, with hundreds missing. There has been major damage to homes and infrastructure. Caritas teams are currently assessing how to respond, we will post updates as more information comes through. Our thoughts and prayers are with the affected communities and their families.

When disasters strike, preparation can save lives. Our partner DPA Cambodia conducted a disaster drill exercise ahead of...
20/08/2026

When disasters strike, preparation can save lives. Our partner DPA Cambodia conducted a disaster drill exercise ahead of the monsoon season to help communities prepare for potential emergencies. This important work is supported by Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade through the Australian NGO Cooperation Program (ANCP).



Australian Embassy, Cambodia

What an amazing day at the 2026 Voltaren City2Surf! 🏅 Last Sunday, our incredible team of supporters walked, jogged and ...
20/08/2026

What an amazing day at the 2026 Voltaren City2Surf! 🏅

Last Sunday, our incredible team of supporters walked, jogged and ran the iconic 14km course from Sydney's CBD to Bondi Beach, going the distance to raise vital funds for our Sudan Emergency Appeal.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who took part for your unstoppable energy and dedication. You made every step count and helped to bring practical support and hope where it's needed most.

Interested in joining us for a future event? We'd love to hear from you! Contact us at [email protected] to find out more 🧡

19/08/2026

Humanitarian workers put their lives on the line to protect others. On World Humanitarian Day, we honour their courage and pay heartfelt tribute to all those who have lost their lives.

More than 1,000 humanitarian workers have been killed in the past three years. Among them are members of the Caritas family. Most recently, Yana Zhernovskaya, a social worker with Caritas Kharkiv, was killed when a Russian missile struck her home.

Despite the danger, Caritas continues to serve in places like Gaza and Ukraine, where humanitarian workers carry out their mission with extraordinary commitment.

Today, we remember those who have been lost and call for greater respect for humanitarian law and the people who serve on the frontlines of crisis.

Today, we honour the humanitarian workers, local partners and community volunteers who stand alongside people affected b...
19/08/2026

Today, we honour the humanitarian workers, local partners and community volunteers who stand alongside people affected by conflict, disaster and crisis around the world.

We see the vital role local responders play every day. Often the first to act when emergencies strike, they provide lifesaving support while facing the same challenges and risks as the communities they serve.

As a member of the Church Agencies Network Disaster Operations (CAN DO), we join the call for the protection and support of all people delivering aid, especially those working in highly insecure environments.

Protecting humanitarian workers is essential to ensuring help can reach those who need it most.

Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

3 Weeks to go! 🌏 Meet Our Inspiring Keynote Speakers! 🌏Join us online for two days of faith formation, ecological reflec...
14/08/2026

3 Weeks to go!

🌏 Meet Our Inspiring Keynote Speakers! 🌏

Join us online for two days of faith formation, ecological reflection and practical action as we Listen, Reflect and Act for our common home.

Our Day 1 keynote speakers include:
✨ Bishop Timothy Norton SVD & Shirley Quaresimin (Nyikina Elder & Chairperson, NATSICC) - Listen, Reflect, Act: Welcome to the Season of Creation Gathering 2026
✨ Julie Edwards (CEO, Jesuit Social Services) - Grounding Laudato Si’ – From Aspiration to Implementation
✨ Archbishop Peter Loy Chong DD (Archbishop of Suva, Fiji) - Voices from the Pacific: Climate Justice, Ecological Conversion and Hope on the Frontline
✨ Dr Anne Jennings (Perth Archdiocese Member of Committees) - Ecology at the Heart of Faith: Exploring Grassroots Community Approaches
✨ Rev Anthony J Doran (Executive Secretary for Liturgy, Australian Catholic Bishops Conference) - Understanding the Mass for the Care of Creation
✨ Alwin Macalalad (Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development)

🗓 3-4 September 2026
💻 Online
🎟️ $20 individual | $100 organisation/hub

Auslan interpretation will be provided for all keynote sessions.

🔗 Learn more and register: www.caritas.org.au/soc-gathering

Be part of this national gathering as we explore what it means to care for creation through faith, hope and action.



Catholic Religious Australia

We stand in solidarity with communities in Colombia following the devastating 7.4 magnitude earthquake. Our partners on ...
10/08/2026

We stand in solidarity with communities in Colombia following the devastating 7.4 magnitude earthquake. Our partners on the ground are closely monitoring the situation and will share updates as more information becomes available. Our thoughts and prayers are with all those affected, as well as the emergency responders and local communities supporting recovery efforts.

It was wonderful to see our partner, Caritas Bangladesh, join celebrations in Dhaka to celebrate International Day of th...
10/08/2026

It was wonderful to see our partner, Caritas Bangladesh, join celebrations in Dhaka to celebrate International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples.

This year’s theme — “Honouring Indigenous Midwives: Safeguarding Life and Wellbeing” — reflects Caritas Bangladesh’s work supporting Indigenous midwives through the Community Managed Sustainable Livelihoods and Resilience Program, supported by Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade through the Australian NGO Cooperation Program (ANCP).

Midwives play a vital role in ensuring that women in rural communities can give birth safely and help reduce maternal and infant mortality rates across Bangladesh.

Australian High Commission, Bangladesh

Caritas Australia was honoured to welcome the Hon. Keith Pitt, Australian Ambassador to the Holy See, to a special morni...
07/08/2026

Caritas Australia was honoured to welcome the Hon. Keith Pitt, Australian Ambassador to the Holy See, to a special morning tea with supporters in Melbourne today.

The event provided an opportunity to reflect on the intersection of faith, diplomacy and international engagement, and to discuss some of the most pressing challenges facing the world today.

We are grateful to Ambassador Pitt for sharing his insights and to our generous supporters whose commitment makes our work possible.

We are deeply saddened by the loss of our colleague, Yana Zhernovskaya, a social worker with Caritas Kharkiv, who was ki...
31/07/2026

We are deeply saddened by the loss of our colleague, Yana Zhernovskaya, a social worker with Caritas Kharkiv, who was killed in a missile strike on 26 July.

Yana dedicated her life to supporting others, including through the V.I.T.A.L. project, serving people affected by conflict and displacement. Every day, despite the war, our colleagues in Ukraine support people who are going through the most difficult moments of their lives.

We extend our heartfelt condolences to Yana’s family and loved ones, her colleagues, and all who knew her. We also hold her son in our prayers.

May Yana rest in peace, and may her family find strength and comfort in the days ahead. 🕊️

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