Noelene Osora
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
June 15 Annual Observance
Elderly people are human and deserve the same dignity and respect as people of all other age groups
Abuse of the elderly is increasing. With a growing global population of elderly people, and as longevity increases, it is a problem that affects health and human rights. It is vital to raise awareness and prevent this abuse.
Refugee Week 2019
#WithRefugees
Refugee Week will be held from Sunday 16 June to Saturday 22 June
2019 Theme – ‘A world of stories’
Act for Peace
Ration Challenge 2019
Will you join us for the challenge?
Sign up now or sponsor someone for the Ration Challenge, during Refugee Week, Sunday 16 June – Sunday 23 June 2019
You can make a difference by raising vital funds and sharing your experience to raise awareness of the global refugee crisis.
Promoting peace in a Multi-Religious World
The Role of Youth in Promoting Peaceful and Harmonious Coexistence
"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God" (Matthew 5:9)
At a conference with the theme “Promoting Peace Together” held in Geneva on 21 May 2019, religious leaders focused on two historic documents related to peace-making.
Plastic free July
Take the challenge and ‘Choose To Refuse’ single-use plastic during July.
Can you imagine a world without plastic waste?
Interfaith News
Religions for Peace Australia
Annual General Meeting 2019
Monday 17 June 9.15 am - 10.30 am
Theo Notaras Multicultural Centre, Canberra CBD
Modern Slavery Talanoa
NCCA hosts as Pacific Islander church communities pledge to work together
An ecumenical meeting was held on Monday 27 May 2019 which brought together Pacific Islander church leaders, representatives from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) and Vanuatu Government and Vanuatu Christian Council Officials on a fact finding mission to see how community and church outreach to Vanuatu workers in Australia can be improved.
Our Churches
Holy Apostolic Catholic Assyrian Church of the East
Episcopal Consecration of Bishop Abraham
On Sunday 26 May 2019, The Rev'd Chorbishop Narsai Youkhanis was consecrated to the holy office of Bishop in the Holy Apostolic Catholic Assyrian Church.
Our Churches
The Salvation Army Australia
National Leadership appointment announced
Commissioners Robert and Janine Donaldson will commence as national leaders of The Salvation Army Australia on 1 July 2019.