St Vincent de Paul Society – Support Centres

Vinnies Support Centres are client-centred support and referral services operated by the St Vincent de Paul Society. They offer face-to-face support to those in the community who require financial, food or material assistance.

The support teams will work with you to offer the best possible support for your needs and link you in with the Society's Conference home visitation teams or Vinnies Services.

What we do

We provide advocacy, referrals and support in navigating the appropriate services. We’ll have a conversation with you and allow you the time and space to discuss your needs. Our aim is to give you what you need to make informed decisions and improve your circumstances.

Services provided

We provide support and information through options such as:

• Advocating in your interests
• Referral to relevant services
• Assistance with completing forms and housing applications
• Resources and information
• Use of a computer (conditions apply)
• Assistance with bills (e.g. utility bills)
• Food parcels and material aid (limits apply)
• Support in applying for the No Interest Loans Scheme (NILS)
• Linking people in with the Society's home visitation teams

The role

• Admin – providing administrative support to the VSC Co-ordinator & Conferences.
• Entering outcomes of visits, answering phone calls, meeting/greeting other duties as required
• Documenting outcomes of support needs, providing emergency relief like hampers etc.
• Provide advocacy & support to PWA. Making yourselves aware of other services/agencies in the areas that PWA live in, other duties as required.

Eligibility criteria

• WWC
• Police Check – specific through Vinnies
• COVID-19 Vax Certificate
• SVDP volunteer form