Bring hope to the most vulnerable
Change the lives of people struggling with poverty, disability and COVID-19.
Caritas Australia is Hope in Action
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 all people may thrive.
Working together for justice and dignity. Walking together in hope. Building together a thriving future for all.
Walk with us towards a world of hope.
Fundraise
Join an event or start your own to help change lives.
Regular Giving
Join our global neighbourhood of supporters and help people living in poverty.
Leave a Legacy of Love
Include a gift in your will to create a legacy of support.
Give to an Emergency
Provide immediate support by giving towards emergency relief.
Caritas in Schools
We connect young Australians in Catholic schools with the Caritas Australia mission to end poverty, promote justice and uphold dignity. Our engagement team produces extensive educational and creative online resources for teachers and students.
We bring hope
We believe a better world is possible. We work alongside communities to tackle the root causes of poverty through development, relief and advocacy work. Together, we believe in building lasting change.
“The Christian mission has only one focus: to change individuals' lives so they can change the world.”
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International Day of People with Disability
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More than two months after the explosion that tore through Beirut, killing over 100 people, wounding over 5000 and leaving over 300,000 homeless, the Caritas network, through your support, is on the ground responding to ongoing and urgent needs.