Good News for the Whole Community
From humble beginnings supporting local parishes, today, CDF supports a range of Catholic organisations across a multitude of sectors that impact the broader community at an enormous scale, including:
1 in 4 School Students in Victoria
30% of Private Hospital Care in Australia
12% of Aged Care in Australia
22 Development Funds Across Australia
Our Good News Stories
GOOD NEWS from Christ Our Holy Redeemer, Oakleigh East
Strength in Community Meet Brendan Welsford (pictured), the Principal of Christ Our Holy Redeemer in Oakleigh East. Brendan proudly represents a primary school that has a strong history of outstanding community and deep connection. Whilst Brendan has been the...
GOOD NEWS from the Capuchins Friars in South Melbourne
Nourishing body and soul within our community The Capuchin Friars are a Catholic Religious Order of priests and brothers committed to living the Gospel as a brotherhood. There are over 10,500 friars across the world in 100 countries. Inspired by the life and writings...
GOOD NEWS: The ongoing impact of investments with the Salesian Sisters
Living in the suburbs of Melbourne are 13 Salesian Sisters dedicated to a life of prayer and service. They are part of the South Pacific Province of Salesians comprising of Australia, Samoa, and the Solomon Islands. They have been in Australia since 1954 and are...