Vinnies 1253 Howitt Street, Wendouree, Victoria 3355

Welcome to Vinnies, located at Howitt Street in Wendouree, Australia. As an establishment, point of interest, and store, we offer a range of services to help those in need. The St Vincent de Paul Society, to which Vinnies belongs, has a longstanding commitment to supporting the constitutional recognition of Australia's First Nations peoples.

When families find themselves struggling to cover the basics due to financial difficulties, Vinnies steps in to provide practical support and alleviate the pressure. By choosing to support Vinnies, you are giving Australians facing poverty another choice and helping them improve their circumstances.

With over 45,000 members and volunteers, the St Vincent de Paul Society in Australia works tirelessly to assist people in need and combat social injustice across the country. Internationally, the Society operates in 153 countries and has a staggering membership of over 800,000 individuals.

At Vinnies, we are guided by our mission, vision, and values. We believe in serving all individuals without judgement, regardless of their creed, ethnic or social background, health, gender, or political opinions. We strive to establish relationships based on respect, trust, friendship, and perception. Our ultimate goal is to transform the causes of poverty and challenge the causes of human injustice.

We are proud to be a nominating organization for the Australian Government's School Student Broadband Initiative (SSBI), and we actively encourage individuals to get involved in our programs, events, and services nationwide. Whether you are motivated by a desire to make a positive impact in your community or simply want to lend a helping hand, there are numerous ways you can contribute to our mission.

The St Vincent de Paul Society is committed to speaking out against the causes of poverty and inequality on behalf of the people we serve. Through our efforts, individuals like Samantha, who received a hand up from Vinnies, have been able to turn their lives around and look forward to a bright future. We have also assisted individuals like J, who suffered an injury at work at the age of 55, and D, who found herself unemployed for the first time in her life just before her 64th birthday.

As a lay Catholic organization, we are dedicated to working towards a more just and compassionate society. We acknowledge that we are on Aboriginal land and pay our respects to all traditional custodians. This website may contain images of deceased members of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community, which are used with the utmost respect and appreciation.

The St Vincent de Paul Society National Council of Australia Inc., with ABN 50 748 098 845, ARBN 612 807 995, and Charity Number 23838, is endorsed by the Australian Taxation Office as a Deductible Gift Recipient. We are always grateful for the support of individuals like you, who help us make a difference in the lives of those in need.