- Welfare and Social Services

Organisations & Services

Welfare and Social Services

Catholic Outreach

Catholic Outreach provides services to assist parishes set up and support Pastoral Care Programs which enable volunteers to provide practical emergency short term support for people in need in their local community. As such we work primarily with Co-Ordinators, Volunteers and Parish Priests.
Catholic Social Services Western Australia (CSSWA)

The mission of Catholic Social Services Western Australia (CSSWA) is to assist the Catholic Church in West Australia to fulfil the gospel imperatives to: Stand with and serve the poor, disadvantaged and marginalised; and work for a just, equitable and compassionate society.
Centacare Employment & Training

Centacare Employment and Training has ceased operations. For all enquires, please contact the Archdiocese of Perth Administration Centre on 08 6104 3600 or email capac@perthcatholic.org.au
Centrecare Catholic Migrant Services

Assists the settlement needs of newly arrived migrants and refugees. Services include advocacy orientation and casework, support for refugee youth and migration advice.
Centrecare Inc

Centrecare is one of Western Australia's most well established, professional and innovative providers of specialist social services and offers extensive outreach and on-site services both in the metropolitan and regional areas of Western Australia. Centrecare is a Catholic not-for-profit organisation which aims to strengthen people and communities through the provision of professional social services, inspired by compassion and recognition for human dignity.
Edmund Rice Camps for Kids WA Inc

Our Vision: Make a positive impact on the lives of children at risk Our Purpose: Inspired by the Values of Edmund Rice to provide respite, hope, encouragement and a future for children and youth at risk through fun activities led by empowered and inspiring young adult leaders
Edmund Rice Centre Mirrabooka Inc

Provides education in English language and life skills for refugees; conducts women’s groups, family social events and a referral and advocacy service for refugees; provides refugee and indigenous youth activities.
Gethsemane Prison Ministry

Supports prisoners by participating in the Eucharist in prisons, visiting, writing letters, and raising awareness about criminal justice issues.
Kora Centre Incorporated

Kora was established in 1977 by the Servite Sisters. It is a charitable organisation providing services for children aged 2-6 who come from disadvantaged families. Kora centre aims to develop spiritual, physical, emotional and intellectual growth of children in their care. It provides an environment where young children can enjoy their childhood and be prepared for entry to school.
MacKillop Family Services

MacKillop Family Services offer early intervention and foster care services in the Pilbara, Perth and South West regions.
Palms Australia

Since 1961 Palms Australia has been working to reduce international poverty through the recruitment, preparation and support of skilled Australians who volunteer to work in global mission and development. Palms Australia also runs Encounters to provide an insight into the daily life of the communities in which our volunteers are working.
Passages Resource Centre

Provides information, referrals and support to young people experiencing disadvantage.
Pregnancy Assistance Inc

Crisis pregnancy support providing free and confidential emotional support, pregnancy testing, alternatives to abortion, material help, post abortion counselling, and accommodation referral.
St Patrick's Community Support Centre

Provides free breakfast and subsidized 3-course lunch, recreation and sanitation facilities in its "Day Centre", a range of accommodation available for men and women 18 years and over. Services include counselling, welfare and health services, education and training, emergency relief programmes, recreational activities.
St Vincent de Paul Society (WA) Inc

The St Vincent de Paul Society is a lay Catholic organisation that aspires to live the gospel message by serving Christ in the poor with love, respect, justice, hope and joy, and by working to shape a more just and compassionate society.
Stella Maris Seafarers' Centre (A Centre of the Apostleship of the Sea)

Cares, both aboard ship and at the Centre, for the spiritual and material welfare of seafarers of any denomination during their visit to Fremantle or Kwinana ports.
The Shopfront

The Shopfront strives to create a relaxed and homely environment for people requiring fellowship, hospitality and practical assistance. Volunteers at the Centre seek to recognise the equal dignity of each person who comes as a visitor.
West Australian Catholic Migrant & Refugee Office (WACMRO)

The WACMRO seeks to promote the acceptance and settlement of migrants and refugees into Australia. It aspires to support migrants and refugees in a manner that upholds their dignity to enable them to feel a sense of welcome and belonging in the parish and broader community.
Western Australian Professional Standards Office (WAPSO)

The WAPSO operates under the National Response Protocol which is the Catholic Church's response to complaints of emotional, physical and sexual abuse against personnel of the Catholic Church. The WAPSO responds pastorally to survivors of abuse and manages the Protocol that seeks to bring them to a place of healing, wholeness and hope.
Wheelchairs for Kids (Inc)

Constructs wheelchairs to send to developing countries for victims of landmines, war and polio and other diseases. Wheelchairs are rough terrain wheelchairs, constructed according to World Health Organization guidelines. They are versatile and can be adapted to the needs of the people using them.

Organisations & Services

Welfare and Social Services

Catholic Outreach provides services to assist parishes set up and support Pastoral Care Programs which enable volunteers to provide practical emergency short term support for people in need in their local community. As such we work primarily with Co-Ordinators, Volunteers and Parish Priests.

The mission of Catholic Social Services Western Australia (CSSWA) is to assist the Catholic Church in West Australia to fulfil the gospel imperatives to: Stand with and serve the poor, disadvantaged and marginalised; and work for a just, equitable and compassionate society.

Centacare Employment and Training has ceased operations. For all enquires, please contact the Archdiocese of Perth Administration Centre on 08 6104 3600 or email capac@perthcatholic.org.au

Assists the settlement needs of newly arrived migrants and refugees. Services include advocacy orientation and casework, support for refugee youth and migration advice.

Our Vision: Make a positive impact on the lives of children at risk Our Purpose: Inspired by the Values of Edmund Rice to provide respite, hope, encouragement and a future for children and youth at risk through fun activities led by empowered and inspiring young adult leaders

Provides education in English language and life skills for refugees; conducts women’s groups, family social events and a referral and advocacy service for refugees; provides refugee and indigenous youth activities.

Supports prisoners by participating in the Eucharist in prisons, visiting, writing letters, and raising awareness about criminal justice issues.

MacKillop Family Services offer early intervention and foster care services in the Pilbara, Perth and South West regions.

Provides information, referrals and support to young people experiencing disadvantage.

Crisis pregnancy support providing free and confidential emotional support, pregnancy testing, alternatives to abortion, material help, post abortion counselling, and accommodation referral.

The St Vincent de Paul Society is a lay Catholic organisation that aspires to live the gospel message by serving Christ in the poor with love, respect, justice, hope and joy, and by working to shape a more just and compassionate society.

Cares, both aboard ship and at the Centre, for the spiritual and material welfare of seafarers of any denomination during their visit to Fremantle or Kwinana ports.

The Shopfront strives to create a relaxed and homely environment for people requiring fellowship, hospitality and practical assistance. Volunteers at the Centre seek to recognise the equal dignity of each person who comes as a visitor.

The WACMRO seeks to promote the acceptance and settlement of migrants and refugees into Australia. It aspires to support migrants and refugees in a manner that upholds their dignity to enable them to feel a sense of welcome and belonging in the parish and broader community.

Constructs wheelchairs to send to developing countries for victims of landmines, war and polio and other diseases. Wheelchairs are rough terrain wheelchairs, constructed according to World Health Organization guidelines. They are versatile and can be adapted to the needs of the people using them.