by Julie Macken Thirty years ago the Keating Labor government introduced the policy of mandatory detention as a way of trying to manage Australia’s refugee policy. At the time very few people noticed because it was simply a way to do health and identity checks for a few weeks before moving into the community. I … Continue reading Act Justly Political Reform Series – Refugees and People Seeking Asylum
by Dr. Robbie Lloyd For the next few issues, Act Justly will feature a series of extended articles focusing on a number of issues which have been prominent in recent political debate, but remain unresolved. As we promoted in the Vote for The Common Good campaign prior to the Federal Election, there are glaring areas … Continue reading Act Justly Political Reform Series – Introduction
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
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
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
