MANDATE

Catholic Social Services Western Australia

The Bishops of Western Australia mandate Catholic Social Services Western Australia (CSSWA) to assist them in fulfilling their responsibilities in furthering the Mission of the Church in accordance with the beliefs, values, traditions and social teaching of the Catholic Church.

MISSION

To support and affirm the invaluable work of all Catholic social service agencies providing assistance to those who are disadvantaged in our community.

PURPOSE

The purpose of the CSSWA is to assist the Catholic Church in Western Australia to:

• Promote engagement and collaboration between Catholic social service agencies.
• Represent the interests of Catholic social service agencies in Western Australia, both locally, and nationally through engagement with Catholic Social Services Australia.
• Be a conduit for engagement, formation and training opportunities for Catholic social service agencies, including the fostering a deeper understanding of the Catholic mission, values and ethos.
• Provide information and advocacy to key stakeholders (including political and government representatives) on emerging issues affecting Catholic social service agencies.

COUNCIL

The Council is be appointed under the Constitution endorsed by the Bishops of Western Australia

DIRECTOR

The Director is appointed by the Archbishop of Perth, on behalf of the Bishops of Western Australia.

TERM OF MANDATE

This Mandate is given for five years from the first of September 2024