CAPSA Co-lead MOU Signed

CEO of Jesuit Social Services, Julie Edwards, and Director of Jesuit Refugee Service (Australia), Carolina Gottardo, have signed an MOU between their respective organisations to jointly convene The Catholic Alliance for People Seeking Asylum (CAPSA). This collaboration comes out of a mutual desire to ensure a Catholic welcome is more widely encouraged, supported and implemented for those who seek protection in Australia through coordinated action and advocacy.

Formed in 2014 by Jesuit Social Services and Cabrini, CAPSA was formed with the aim to build on the groundswell of support from Australian Catholics, link people together, and create a collective Catholic voice for change.

This new CAPSA co-leadership arrangement will continue to be supported by the existing CAPSA Advisory Group, which is made up of peak Catholic bodies and national organisations from across the pastoral, health, education and social service domains. With the combined expertise and leadership from both organisations, this broad alliance of Catholic schools, individuals, parishes and organisations is well equipped to continue its work to change hearts and minds to compassion, coordinate actions and advocate for positive change to policy and legislation for people seeking asylum.