Our Churches - Advent Resources 2020
O come, O come, Emmanuel!
As we prepare for the Feast of the Nativity and all our Christmas celebrations, we offer you some reflections and resources from our members and their networks.
ATSI Development Fund
Applications closing soon
The NCCA invite applications for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Development Fund (ATSIDF). The fund is set up to assist Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Peoples by giving small grants for community development projects.
Applications due: Friday 16 October 2020
#EndCovidForAll
Australians raised their voices on 19 August
The 19 August was World Humanitarian Day and to mark this Australians were asked to 'mask up' and post on social media in support of Micah Australia's #End COVIDForAll campaign
As an Ambassador of the campaign, NCCA President, Bishop Philip Huggins posted video of a prayer.
Earth Overshoot day 2020
Bells toll for the future of the Earth
Saturday 22 August marks the day that we have collectively used up the Earth’s resources for the remainder of this year. Across Australia, Churches are invited to come together to toll their bells and hold prayer services to mark Earth Overshoot Day.
Media Release
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20 July 2020
Churches Taskforce seeks assurances to reduce detention health risks In an urgent letter to the Acting Chief Medical Officer Professor Paul Kelly and the Minister for Health, Mr Greg Hunt, the Australian Churches Refugee Taskforce (ACRT) has sought urgent assurances from the responsible government public health authorities that the people at detention centres have safe accommodation during the continuing COVID-19 pandemic. The NCCA and the ACRT released a combined Media Statement on Monday 20 July appealing for guaranteed access to COVID-19 testing when any symptoms are present in immigration detention centres and an assurance that people moving in and out of these locations in a staff role are both trained and monitored with regard to the highest standards of infection control and prevention. Mr Rob Floyd, Chair of the Australian Churches’ Taskforce said that “With the recent infections of staff assigned to the Mantra Hotel at Preston in Melbourne’s COVID 19 lockdown area, and Villawood Detention Centre in Sydney, we believe that the public health risks mean that those moving freely in and out of these centres pose the highest public health risk at this time.” Read the full Media Release: CHURCHES TASKFORCE SEEKS ASSURANCES TO REDUCE DETENTION HEALTH RISKS
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#No ChildLeftBehind Campaign
Add your Name!
The Refugee Council of Australia are collecting signatures in support of expanding access to Medicare, the PBS and JobSeeker for children and families seeking asylum.
Mental Health Webinar
#YouthMentalHealthMatters
The Mental Health Foundation Australia invites you to the October Educational Webinar "Youth Mental Health Matters".
With rising rates of mental health issues in young Australians, it's more than important to have a discussion about Youth Mental Health.
When: 7th October 2020 1:00 PM AEST
Immigration Detention
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10 June 2020 ACRT made a submission to Legal and Constitutional Affairs Legislation Committee inquiry - Migration Amendment (Prohibiting Items in Immigration Detention Facilities) Bill 2020 [Provisions]. ACRT’s submission sought to remove the proposed new statutory search power which would give the Australian Border Force power to confiscate mobile phones from people in detention. We argued primarily on mental health grounds and the ability to be in contact with legal assistance, family and friends. We also noted that mobile phones are one of the strongest mechanisms for transparency about conditions being faced by people in detention. CLICK HERE FOR ACRT SUBMISSION
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Corona Virus package
ACRT asks Minister for Income Support for Asylum Seekers |
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26 MARCH 2020 The National Council of Churches in Australia (NCCA) and the Australian Churches Refugee Taskforce (ACRT) have written to Acting Minister for Immigration, Citizenship, Migrant Services and Multicultural Affairs, Alan Tudge MP, and the Prime Minister, calling for the Federal Government to urgently extend income support and access to Medicare to asylum seekers under the corona virus support package to vulnerable groups. ACRT request that:
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AUSTRALIAN COMMUNITY SPONSORSHIP The Community Refugee Sponsorship Initiative has now become an incorporated Australian charity operating under the new name of ‘Community Refugee Sponsorship Australia’ (CRSA). The new CRSA website has a short video of the pilot Group Mentorship Program. View it here. Information on the New Program Intake – Public Information Sessions can be found here. |
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AUSTRALIAN ASYLUM POLICY
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IN THE NEWS What is community detention, and how does it fit into Australia’s larger immigration detention regime? Keeping refugee advocacy alive - new policy briefs on current issues created by JRS Australia and Vinnies NSW Read more |
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MEDIA RELEASE 20 June 2021 ACRT shares vision of new season of community support for refugees and asylum seekers In a meeting at Parliament House in Canberra on Thursday 17th June, a delegation from the Australian Churches Refugee Taskforce (ACRT) met with the office of the Hon Alex Hawke MP Minister for Immigration, Citizenship, Migrant Services and Multicultural Affairs to share the churches’ vision for a new partnership and a new season. Read more |
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MEDIA STATEMENT 12 May 2021 BUDGET 2021-22: ACRT notes that refugees/asylum seekers "no better off" ACRT Chair, Rob Floyd, in an Eternity News article, comments on the Australian Government continuing to invest in offshore and onshore detention. The Refugee Council of Australia has a full budget summary. Read more |
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WHAT'S IN A NUMBER? May 2021 A safe home for all refugees What has happened to the 4183 people affected by Australia's offshore processing policy, since 13 August 2012? ACRT Chairperson, Rob Floyd, looks at the numbers representing people who have come to Australia seeking safety. Each one seeking hope for the future. Read more |
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MEDIA RELEASE 20 July 2020 ACRT Seeks assurances to reduce detention health risks In an urgent letter to the Acting Chief Medical Officer Professor Paul Kelly and the Minister for Health, Mr Greg Hunt, the ACRT has sought urgent assurances from the responsible government public health authorities that the people at detention centres have safe accommodation during the continuing COVID-19 pandemic. Read more |
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IMMIGRATION DETENTION 10 June 2020 ACRT Submission ACRT made a submission to Legal and Constitutional Affairs Legislation Committee inquiry - Migration Amendment (Prohibiting Items in Immigration Detention Facilities) Bill 2020 [Provisions]. Read more |
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CORONA VIRUS 26 March 2020 ACRT Ask Minister for Income Support for Asylum Seekers The Federal Government must urgently extend income support and Medicare access to asylum seekers under the Coronavirus Support Package. Read the full story |
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BRIEFING NOTES 7 November, 2019 Briefing Notes Address Misinformation Briefing notes by the ACRT aim to address the misinformation and confusion being peddled by sections of the media and politicians about the Australian Government’s official processes for refugees and people seeking asylum in Australia and those in offshore detention. The Taskforce also calls for medical transfer legislation to remain as it is saving lives. Download the Briefing Notes |
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