NCCA Newsletters (2320)
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Submissions to the Senate extended until 30 September.
On 25 July 2019, the Senate referred an inquiry into the adequacy of Newstart and related payments and alternative mechanisms to determine the level of income support payments in Australia to the Senate Community Affairs References Committee for inquiry and report by 27 March 2020.
13 - 19 October 2019
Poverty exists. Poverty hurts us all. We can all do something about it.
Anti-Poverty Week supports the Australian community to have an increased understanding of poverty and to take action to collectively end it.
South Australian Council of Churches is moving
New office:
Unit 1, 76-80 Sturt Street Adelaide SA
The office will be closed until Thursday 3 October. Please expect delays with Emails and phone messages during this time.
Australian Religious Press Association
Congratulations to the winners of the Annual ARPA Awards.
Publication of the year was awarded to Eureka Street and Press Service International received the Gutenberg Award.
World Council of Churches
International Day of Prayer for Peace on 21 September
Nora Carmi's reflection explores humanity, equality in God’s creation
As the World Week for Peace in Palestine and Israel commenced, Nora Carmi offered a morning reflection at the Ecumenical Centre in Geneva on 16 September. Carmi is a civil society worker on justice and peace issues who is from the Orthodox community.
Improving policy, practice and public support
Save the Date
When: 13-214 February 2020
Where: QUT Gardens Point Campus Brisbane, QLD
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Stop Still for Peace on UN Peace Day, 21 September.
We know peace is both a gift from Jesus and our responsibility, as we are called to be peace makers.
Peace as gift and task come together when we meditate and pray. Can we make a special effort on UN Peace Day, September 21, especially in the morning?
“Blessed are the peace- makers, they shall be called the children of God”. (Mt 5)
"Transforming Cultures: Listening, Reflecting, Acting"
Last week to register online.
17 - 18 September 2019 - Mercure Hotel, Brisbane QLD
The NCCA Safer Churches 9 Conference will focus on ensuring Australian churches are informed by key leaders who are experts in child safeguarding in Australia. Information will be delivered on the implementation of best practice in safety and inclusion for children and vulnerable adults as well as the very important process of cultural change for our churches and related organisations.
Submissions Invited - close on 2 October 2019
The Australian Government invites submissions on a package of legislative reforms on religious freedom. These are the:
- Religious Discrimination Bill 2019
- Religious Discrimination (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2019
- Human Rights Legislation Amendment (Freedom of Religion) Bill 2019.
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2019 Theme: “Climate Action for Peace”
#peaceday #ClimateAction
This year's theme draws attention to the importance of combatting climate change as a way to protect and promote peace throughout the world.
Join in an event in your area.
Join the UN High Commissioner in Sydney
Free and Equal: An Australian Conversation on Human Rights
UN High Commissioner Michelle Bachelet returns to Sydney as a special guest and keynote speaker at the Conference.
When: Tuesdsay, 8 October 2019 8:30 am – 5:00 pm AEDT
Where: The Hyatt Regency, 161 Sussex Street Sydney, NSW
An evening of delight, passion & power: Ayşe Göknur Shanal
An invitation to be "mesmerised and energised over the course of what will be an absolutely delightful, powerful and once-only performance.”
When: Saturday 12 October 2019 at 7:30pm
Where: UCA Wollongong Mission - The Church on the Mall, 116 Crown Street, Wollongong, NSW
“Moving Beyond white fragility and Saviour complex for partnership with Aboriginal Australians”
Rather than reconciliation, the Uluru Statement calls for Makarrata, “a coming together after a struggle.”
When: Monday 21 October 2019 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM ACDT
Where: Uniting College for Leadership and Training, 312 Sir Donald Bradman Drive Brooklyn Park, SA
