Uniting mission, service and the community Designed to harness collaboration between organisations, CDF hosts a series of events aimed to connect Catholic agencies situated in Melbourne and regional Victoria. Together we enable networks, drive conversations and create impact while putting our faith into action. We invite all organisations in the
Welcoming Seasonal Workers in Australia: Gift and Responsibility The 7th ACMRO National Conference will address the issues of seasonal and migrant workers in Australia, emphasising their contributions to Australian society beyond their labour. Seasonal workers come from overseas, specifically from 9 Pacific islands and Timor-Leste, and travel and work temporarily
The Honorable Malarndirri McCarthy, Assistant Minister for Indigenous Australians and Assistant Minister for Indigenous Health will speak on improving health outcomes for Indigenous Australians. This is the annual Venerable Mary Aikenhead Oration. R S V P : 5 July 2024 N B : Please indicate if you are attending the event in
It’s often challenging to find formation programs for formators to grow their own skills, not the shaping of content, which is always context-specific, but processes and honing skills of cultivating deep understanding and learning for those with whom they minister. Formators come to formation for mission from various pathways with
We invite you to attend our upcoming open discussion 'Fixing your temporary contract and casual employment issues' on Wednesday, August 21 @ 10:30. Martin Dunne will provide a brief overview of recent changes and their implications for your organisation, followed by an open Q&A session. These discussions are designed to be
Restorative Practice is about the centrality of relationships in our lives and how we work everyday to maintain, strengthen and repair the important relationships that scaffold our wellbeing and enable us to thrive. This session will allow learners to: Understand a Restorative Conversation Understand the theoretical basis for a Restorative Script
Ministry Leadership Program Mission in the Pub: What gets lost in mission drift? A discussion about what is at stake for our organisations when leadership for mission is misunderstood and unsupported. Speakers: Prof Fr Frank Brennan SJ OA, Adjunct Professor, ACU Ms Sonya Smart, Chief Executive Officer, VMCH Ms Kerry
Discovering God through Action & Reflection The spirituality of the Young Christian Students Friends, Our special guest this month is South African Fr Mike Deeb O.P., founding chaplain to the Young Christian Students in South Africa and later chaplain to the International YCS. He was also Permanent Delegate to the
This webinar will focus on charities operating overseas. We'll discuss the ACNC External Conduct Standards, which overseas charities are required to comply with, and we'll talk about the steps charities should take to ensure good governance when working internationally. We will also be joined by the Australian Council for International
The Sanctuary Model is a workplace culture-change program that teaches people how to cope more effectively with adversity and stress, and aims to prevent trauma symptoms. This session will introduce you to The Sanctuary Model, providing details about its applications to people you work with, and skills to implement the
This training program has been designed to address the governance responsibilities for safeguarding. The program will help boards and trustees to: Understand the importance of safeguarding for your organisation, particularly in relation to the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards. Understand your safeguarding responsibilities as Responsible Persons under ACNC. Identify the roles and
You are cordially invited as a guest of CDF to attend the Melbourne Catholic Professionals Luncheon, featuring a keynote presentation by Sr. Mary Sarah Galbraith OP. Sr Mary is a Dominican Sister of St Cecilia and the local superior of the Dominican Sisters in Bacchus Marsh and is currently the
Discussion with Q & A A major update to Australian employment law came into effect recently, granting many employees the "right to disconnect." Under Section 333M of the Fair Work Act 2009, employees will be entitled to disregard work-related communications from their employer or third parties outside of their designated
I'm sure you're all very aware of the human tragedy unfolding in the Middle East, particularly in Gaza, Palestine and more broadly in the whole Middle East. This month we are privileged to welcome Australian international human rights consultant, Chris Sidoti, a member of the Independent International Commission of Inquiry
“Let us set out again with burning hearts, with our eyes open and our feet in motion…” Catholic Mission invites you to take up this call of Pope Francis by offering an immersion for adults who are interested in learning more about our projects in Cambodia, and who seek to
