About Us

Vinnies Services, Deniliquin - Mission Statement directs us to offer homeless, or potentially homeless and/or at risk men, women, families and young people opportunities, choices and support to enhance their lives.

The organization is committed to offering women and children escaping domestic violence the highest priority.

As part of the St Vincent de Paul Society an organization founded in France by a group of young men in 1833, the principal founder being blessed Frederic Ozanam, the organization is compelled to service those in need.

Just as Frederic (a young law student) and his band of young people fostered a just society, our staff respects the dignity of the individual while we advocate for and promote change, both within the individual and society. We acknowledge that individuals express themselves, their faith or spirituality in different ways therefore, we compliment our staff’s proficiencies to the strengths and skills of the people with whom we work.

Our three major programs are funded by Government at both a State and Federal level.

*Funded under the Supported Accommodation Assistance Program
Vinnies Homelessness Service aims to assist people who are homeless or at risk of imminent risk of becoming homeless or in crisis to achieve the maximum possible degree of self reliance and independence.

*Funded by the Commonwealth Department of Family and Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs Vinnies Reconnect aims to improve the level of engagement of homeless young people or those at risk of homelessness in family, work, education, training and community.

*Funded by the Commonwealth Department of Family and Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs Vinnies Mentor Project aims to increase the mentoring opportunities available to young people, particularly those who are at greatest risk of disconnection from their families.