CatholicCare Victoria, Asylum Seeker Support Program (ASSP), express their heartfelt gratitude for the support offered to them by Our Lady of Pentecost Parish. Our support enables CatholicCare to continue empowering vulnerable and disadvantaged asylum seekers in our communities.
Asylum seekers in our community face profound uncertainty and overwhelming barriers to essential opportunities, such as housing, employment, financial security, and access to health and wellbeing services. The limitations of their bridging visas – such as restricted work and study rights and limited access to Medicare – combined with their exclusion from government safety nets like Centrelink, public housing, and employment programs, place them in a precarious and highly vulnerable position. Without access to financial support, a single setback – such as losing a job – can quickly lead to homelessness. The absence of stable housing and security compounds their struggles, leaving many asylum seekers vulnerable to poor mental health, language barriers, and social isolation. Your generosity helps bridge this critical gap, providing asylum seekers with the support and stability they need to rebuild their lives and thrive in a new and unfamiliar environment.
Read CatholicCare’s Report to the Parish which highlights the significant value of our parish support to the ASSP, as we ALL work together to make a difference in the lives of very vulnerable people.
On this Palm Sunday, Stand Together for Justice and Kindness and join the Palm Sunday Walk for 2025. Meet on Princes Bridge, Melbourne this Sunday, 13 April at 1.00 pm for the walk to Tom’s Block, St Kilda Road opposite the Victorian College of the Arts. For full program details download the flyer…
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