Signs of Hope in Social Justice Statement

This year’s statement is Signs of Hope on the Edge: Serving Homeless People with Mental Ill-Health. 

An estimated 280,000 people access homelessness services each year, with one in three having a current mental health issue.

The statement lists some of the ways that Catholic entities are engaging with the crisis.

Australians are encouraged to act, such as working with local government councils on ways to address homelessness and mental health, helping street van ministries and advocating to state and federal MPs about better policies. 

• Read the complete media release here
• Download the 2025 Social Justice Statement here or
• Read a one-page summary here
• Listen to the Social Justice statement here