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World Council of Churches
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity - Northern Hemisphere - 18-25 January 2020
Christians across the northen part of the world will pray and reflect on what it means to “show unusual kindness.” This year’s theme, “they showed us unusual kindness,” is taken from Acts 28:2, and draws on the story of Paul finding safety in Malta after a shipwreck. The resources this year have been prepared by members of different churches in Malta.
CCA General Secretary expresses concern over the ongoing natural disasters in Asia and extends solidarity and prayers to the people of Australia
Dr Mathews George Chunakara expressed sympathy with the people in recent natural disaster-affected areas in Australia, Indonesia, and the Philippines, appealing to churches and people of goodwill around the world to pray for all affected communities. He has urged for the pressing need to respond actively to the impending climate crisis with concrete measures.
Social Cohesion and Inclusion Podcast series
The Australian Baha'i Community have launched a Media Page where a series of Podcasts on Soundcloud will be uploaded regularly. This is an opportunity for all to reflect together on the state of social cohesion in the country and to hear from those at the forefront of learning who have shared insights vital to advancing harmony and inclusion.
2020 World Interfaith Harmony Week Lecture
Year Seven lecture 'Pope Francis: His Interfaith and Environmental Perspectives'
Lecture given by Mr David Schütz and sponsored by The University of Melbourne Chaplaincy and Religions for Peace (VIC).
Date: Tuesday 4 February 2020 5:30 - 7:30 pm
Venue: Carrillo Gantner Theatre, B-02 (basement) Sidney Myer Asia Centre, University of Melbourne, 761 Swanston St, Parkville VIC.
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LOVE
"Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel." (Isaiah 7:14)
As we head into the final week of Advent, we share Rev Dr Peter Hobson's reflection on LOVE, from the Christmas Bowl Advent Study Guide, published by Act for Peace.
2019 - 70th anniversary of the Christmas Bowl
Finding strength in love after fleeing Syria
Through the Christmas Bowl, you are helping Syrian families like Rima’s who were forced to flee their home, to rebuild their lives, and to heal from the trauma they’ve endured.
Gameover is a new campaign to get all those trapped in Australia's offshore detention regime off PNG and Nauru and to safety. Australian Churches Refugee Taskforce (ACRT) invites you to take action to become involved in a current Amnesty International campaign.
Visa Insecurity research report released
The research, published in the European Journal of Psychotraumatology, shows the association between visa insecurity and mental health, disability and social engagement in refugees living in Australia.
Rev James Bagwan, General Secretary, Pacific Conference of Churches (PCC) - Interview with WCC in Madrid during COP 25
Bishop Philip Huggins, President, NCCA - letter to The Age newspaper on return to Australia from COP25 in Madrid
Act Alliance - Statement: Climate summit ends with disappointing results
The Australian Government tabled its second Annual Progress Report 2019: Implementation of recommendations from the Final Report of the Royal Commission in Parliament on 13 December 2019.
Victoria’s Department of Health and Human Services have also released a report on the review of the Victorian child safe standards.
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2018 - 2019 Annual Review
Reconciliation Australia's 2018 - 2019 Annual Review reveals a busy twelve month period with many highlights.
2019 Ethical Fashion Report - Sixth Edition
The Ethical Fashion Report sheds light on what the industry and individual companies are doing to address forced labour, child labour and exploitation. Since the launch of the first report in 2013, each report has tracked the progress within the industry.
Recruitment program
Applications are now open for the fourth round of this program which seeks to increase the representation of African-Australians from refugee and other backgrounds in Victoria Police.
Applications close: Wednesday 19 February 2020
Blueprint for a Blue-Green Planet
The Institute of the Sisters of Mercy of Australia & PNG and Australian Catholic University are hosting this Conference which marks the five year anniversary of Laudato Si.
When: 7 - 10 June 2020
Where: Seville Mercy Conference Centre, Cairns QLD
