To mark the World Day against Trafficking in Persons 2020 (30 July), the Australian Catholic Anti-Slavery Network (ACAN) released its first annual report entitled Eradication of Modern Slavery Catholic Action in Australia highlighting that the coronavirus pandemic has exacerbated the risk of modern slavery in Australia. The Media Release which accompanied the launch of the report stated: “ACAN … Continue reading ACAN Releases First Report
The new Social Justice Statement entitled “To Live Life to the Full: Mental Health in Australia Today” was launched in parishes on Sunday 30th August 2020 – Social Justice Sunday. The Justice and Peace Office will be holding a Social Justice Gathering on the statement on Wednesday 30th September from 6:30-7:30pm via Zoom. The evening … Continue reading Social JUSTICE GATHERING
This World Day of Migrants and Refugees, is there a time for grace on our public policy, our theology and our own actions? The Nangami Peace and Justice Group of Our Lady of the Way Parish, the Justice and Peace Office and Jesuit Refugee Service Australia invite you to this webinar exploring a time for … Continue reading A Time for Grace Webinar
Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) Australia and the St Vincent de Paul Society NSW invite your school to join other schools across Australia in a calling for people seeking asylum to have the support they need during COVID-19. The National Week of Solidarity will take place from 6 – 12 September 2020. Context: There are currently … Continue reading NATIONAL WEEK OF SOLIDARITY – NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND
By Julie Macken The charity sector is struggling in the face of unprecedented demand from those the Coalition refuses to help. There are now fears that many charities won’t survive. But if they go down, a big chunk of Australia’s social safety net will go with them, as will large numbers of jobs. I don’t … Continue reading Australian charities are struggling with demand: the Coalition will rue turning its back on them
