From camps to destitution – refugees deserve justice
by Julie Macken I never want to go to another Palm Sunday rally again. Over the last two decades – with a brief respite during the heady days of national compassion, or indifference , from 2007 to 2012 – I have been to almost every such rally. The numbers tend to ebb and wane depending … Continue reading From camps to destitution – refugees deserve justice
Womens right to safety and respect is still MIA
by Dr. Robbie Lloyd As the mental health priority of the Australian Catholic Bishops’ Social Justice Statement for 2020-21 continues to be explored among parishes and schools, there is a major issue crying out to be heard much more prominently. Australian women have had enough of being mistreated, disrespected and abused, in a society that … Continue reading Womens right to safety and respect is still MIA
Voices for Power Parliamentary Forum
by Dr. Robbie Lloyd and Ruth Moraes Communities of Western Sydney have been severely affected by the extreme heat caused by climate change, compounded by poor urban planning, according to a delegation which met Matt Kean, the NSW Minister for Energy & Environment, and Member for Hornsby on Wednesday 17 March. Leaders from various member … Continue reading Voices for Power Parliamentary Forum
Activities and Programs
Collaborative Action
The Justice and Peace Office works collaboratively with other Catholic organisations, and with people of all faiths and none, to address shared concerns in a range of social justice areas.
Education & Training
The Justice and Peace Office offers a wide variety of training, workshop and education opportunities to individuals, social justice groups and parishes. Contact us to see how we can help you!
Advisory Role
The Justice and Peace Office advises the leaders and agencies of the Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney to enable the Church to respond to social issues from a Catholic perspective.
Sydney Alliance
The Sydney Alliance is a coalition of religious organisations, community groups and trade unions which aims to rebuild civil society to advocate for fairness and justice in Sydney.