With the weather across the State taking an icy turn, St Vincent de Paul Society is calling on
Tasmanians to help those less fortunate this winter, launching the Vinnies Winter Appeal.
St Vincent de Paul Society CEO Frances Bartlett said this winter St Vincent de Paul Society expects to
see an increase in calls for help from families that have fallen on tough times, with last year alone
seeing an increase of over 1,200 Tasmanians in need.
“With the State’s unemployment rate rising, combined with increased costs of living including
heating and energy bills over winter, many Tasmanian families struggle just to get by every day,” Ms
Bartlett said.
“Our figures show that in 2012 St Vincent de Paul Society assisted just over 19,500 Tasmanians.
“Even more frightening is that from this total figure 1,237 people were new to St Vincent de Paul
Society, not having needed our services previously. “
St Vincent de Paul Society CEO Frances Bartlett
