Justice
World Refugee Day – June 20
for more information about refugees, World Refugee Day or Refugee Week and for ideas of ways you can help make a difference: http://www.refugeecouncil.org.au/ http://www.refugeeweek.org.au/events/vic.php http://www.un.org/en/events/refugeeday/ http://www.asylumseekerprograms.org.au/ http://www.chilout.org/ http://rac-vic.org/ http://www.welcometoaustralia.org.au/ http://www.unitingjustice.org.au/refugees-and-asylum-seekers/information-and-action-resources/item/952-refugee-week-resource-2014…
Read MoreSorry Day
The theme for 2014 is ‘SORRY. Still Living on Borrowed Time! National Sorry Day is a very significant day for Australia’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and particularly for…
Read MoreFair Trade Fortnight
Fairtrade Fortnight started last Saturday, May 3rd and runs until Sunday May 18th. This is an annual, nationwide celebration of all things Fairtrade and the difference that choosing fair trade…
Read MoreJustice for Refugees Walk
Palm Sunday saw many gather to protest the Government’s asylum seeker policies. Despite the low number reported in the media, the general consensus seems to be that those attending numbered…
Read MoreCity church bells to ring out for walkers on Palm Sunday
Across Australia in cities and regional towns Palm Sunday is being observed by Faith communities, Academics, School students and ordinary Australians who are deeply disturbed by the current treatment of…
Read MorePalm Sunday March
Australia accepts nearly 200,000 migrants each year, but only 13,750 refugees. We can afford to be more generous and accept more people fleeing persecution and life threatening situations in our…
Read MoreAdvent 3: Where to lay their heads
This week we thought about how in working for justice there are times when it is imperative to stand firm, like rock, while at other times more can be accomplished…
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