St Vincent de Paul Society New South Wales

From beginnings in France in the early 1800s, the St Vincent de Paul Society of Australia was founded in 1854. Commonly known in Australia as ‘Vinnies’, today we have over 45,000 members and volunteers across the country who give their time, care and compassion to assist the most vulnerable in our community.

We work to combat social injustice by advocating for people who are marginalised or disadvantaged, or at risk of experiencing disadvantage. Our advocacy work goes to the heart of what the St Vincent de Paul Society stands for.

As a supporter of Vinnies, you are part of a community of thousands of people who believe that a better world is possible. From our specialist staff in our support services, to the accommodation we provide and the families and individuals we assist; our supporters, members, volunteers and campaigners, to the women, men and children we help to overcome poverty.

Together, this is how we’re making a difference to the lives of people in our local communities.

Once you have taken care of your own family, a gift in your Will to Vinnies enables your values to live on. Your gift will show those you love what’s most important to you and how you’d like to be remembered.

Many people think that making, or updating a Will is complicated, but it doesn’t have to be. A simple Will can be prepared or updated by one of the Honorary Solicitors from our referral program, free of charge, when you include Vinnies in your estate plans. Our Gifts in Wills team is happy to take you through any questions and provide you with a list of solicitors who participate in our Will referral program.

Click here to see how a gift in your Will to Vinnies can create Your Kind of Good.

Jack visited Vinnies Services and saw how many people in need receive high quality, lifechanging assistance from Vinnies click here to read his story.