CATHOLIC ALLIANCE FOR PEOPLE SEEKING ASYLUM
MARCH 2016 BULLETIN
We believe that together we CAN make a difference ... starting with small acts of kindness and hospitality and becoming a collective voice demanding more compassionate asylum seeker policies.
Palm Sunday
On Sunday the 20th of March, thousands of people all over Australia will take to the streets to show their support for a just and humane welcome of people seeking asylum in Australia. Join us for a day of hope and solidarity we we call for #justice4refugees.You can find your local walk on our website using the interactive map.
The #Let Them Stay campaign has continued in momentum and is proving to be a significant moment of change in Australia. Groups across the nation have taken action to urge PM Malcolm Turnbull to let the 267 people seeking asylum stay in Australia.
Standing in Solidarity: Schools NDA - CAPSA is working with schools across the country to coordinate a National Day of Prayer & Action in Catholic schools to call for a more just and humane welcome of people seeking asylum. Register your interest in your school being involved.
Get involved in the 2016 Federal Election - From forums to lobbying, CAPSA has a plan to put pressure on leading politicians to show some compassion toward refugees and people seeking asylum. Register your interest in getting involved and keep up-to-date.
Get Creative - Vinnies 'Just Art' competition is upon us and in 2016 the theme is 'Asylum Seekers - Stories of Humanity'. Any one can enter and all mediums are accepted. Check it out here.
