Vinnies

Welcome to Vinnies, located in Castlemaine on Barker Street. As an establishment, point of interest, and store, Vinnies is more than just a place to shop. We are proud to be a part of the St Vincent de Paul Society, which offers over 200 services to help people in need.

At Vinnies, we believe in supporting constitutional recognition of Australia’s First Nations peoples, and we are committed to fighting social injustice across the country. Our dedicated team of over 45,000 members and volunteers work tirelessly to assist those in need, both locally and internationally. In fact, the St Vincent de Paul Society operates in 153 countries and has over 800,000 members worldwide.

When families struggle to make ends meet, Vinnies is here to provide practical support and ease the pressure. By shopping with us, you are giving Australians facing poverty another choice. Our mission is rooted in loyalty, respect, and inclusivity. We welcome and serve everyone, regardless of their background, creed, or political opinions.

We are proud to be a nominating organization for the Australian Government's School Student Broadband Initiative (SSBI), and we actively speak out against the causes of poverty and inequality on behalf of the people we serve.

We have countless success stories, like Samantha, who turned her life around with a helping hand from Vinnies, and J, who found support after being injured and retrenched from his job. D also found comfort in Vinnies after losing her job for the first time at the age of 64.

As a lay Catholic organization, we strive to create a more just and compassionate society. We acknowledge that we are on Aboriginal land and pay our respects to all traditional custodians. Please note that 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.

We are always looking for motivated, community-minded individuals to get involved in our programs, events, and services nationwide. Together, we can make a difference and give hope for a brighter future.

The St Vincent de Paul Society National Council of Australia Inc., ABN 50 748 098 845, ARBN 612 807 995, Charity Number 23838, is endorsed by the Australian Taxation Office as a Deductible Gift Recipient.