Standing in Solidarity – Resources
Below are links to a range of resources that can help you in organising your actions to be part of Standing in Solidarity.
This document includes a range of actions your school could take and some resources to support it.
Circle of Silence – Action resources
Circle of Silence is a reflective action that schools can hold at their schools in solidarity with immigrants and refugees.
This pack includes links to factsheets, petitions, prayers, speakers, curriculum packs, books, stories & films – a great resource to have conversations in your school at every level.
A range of activities to get students thinking more deeply about refugee issues.
Prayers to say in solidarity with those seeking safety.
A poster you can print off and put up around your school and community.
If you are hosting a Circle of Silence event, you can use these fliers to explain to others what you are doing and why.
Prayers said to those living in limbo at Camp Moira.
A great list of films you can access or purchase.
This a sample letter schools can use to explain to parents what the National Day of Prayer & Action is and why the school is participating.
Catholics & People Seeking Asylum
An overview of the central Catholic response to Australia’s immigration policies, compiled by Fr Andrew Hamilton SJ.
A basic outline of Australian policies affecting people seeking asylum, and CAPSA’s view of a more humane alternative.