Working for the Common Good can be fun and builds community
by Dr. Robbie Lloyd Coming out of COVID seems a long slow journey, with each new variant causing further delays in people’s readiness to fully rejoin all their favourite activities. Also, ongoing exhaustion is emerging as “long COVID’s gift,” so we’re sometimes struggling to find the energy for life the way it used to be. … Continue reading Working for the Common Good can be fun and builds community
Recovery colleges are possible in your local area
by Dr. Robbie Lloyd Continuing the work of reform in Australia’s inadequate mental health system, including addressing trauma and addictive behaviours, will require serious intentional efforts by all of us. One way for parishes and schools to get more active in this space is to learn more about the Recovery College model, which exists in … Continue reading Recovery colleges are possible in your local area
Inner West Council Supports free Early Education for Asylum Seeker Children
by Ruth Moraes The latest success in the Sydney Alliance’s campaign for early education for children seeking asylum is bringing the Inner West Council on Board. At the Council Meeting on 12 April 2022, the Inner West Council passed a unanimous motion, moved by Councillor Mat Howard, to allow unused spaces in their early childhood … Continue reading Inner West Council Supports free Early Education for Asylum Seeker Children
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.