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April 2020 Bulletin
As we all continue to grapple with the huge impact of COVID-19 on our society, it’s imperative that no person is left without assistance, including people seeking asylum. We continue to take hope from the many individuals and communities whose advocacy for refugees and people seeking asylum has,…
Read MoreMarch 2020 Bulletin
While our shared concerns about public health are important, let’s also remember that people seeking asylum and refugees are still struggling with the injustices, insecurity and cruelty of the current polices, and we must to continue to work together for change. The Catholic Church and the United Nations…
Read MoreJanuary and February 2020 Bulletin
As we enter a new decade the year is kicking into gear. As ever, there is much to be done to turn Australia’s hearts towards compassion for those seeking asylum and refuge. But we can start 2020 by sharing positive news – a great example is that the…
Read MoreCAPSA Christmas Bulletin
It would be easy at this time of year to feel hopeless for refugees and people seeking asylum. We have seen Medevac repealed, and many of those who were successfully medically evacuated to the mainland have been locked up in detention here in our own communities. We also…
Read MoreCAPSA October 2019 Bulletin
The end of 2019 approaches us, and there is a whirlwind of activity for the end of the year! The report from the Senate inquiry into the Medevac repeal bill was tabled October 18th, and we are a couple of weeks away from it being debated in the…
Read MoreCAPSA August 2019 Bulletin
The Catholic Migrant and Refugee Week in August has topped off a busy time of various actions and advocacy from across the CAPSA network. This week was a great opportunity to reflect on the many ways migrants and refugees have contributed to the rich fabric of Australian society.…
Read MoreCAPSA May Bulletin
The federal election is just a few days away! Many refugee activists and advocates, including those in the CAPSA network, have been busy making sure that compassion for refugees and people seeking asylum is clearly on the agenda. Letter writing to candidates, assisting organising candidate forums and raising…
Read MoreCAPSA 2018 Christmas Bulletin
The end of 2018 is almost here! Bishop Vincent Long reminds us:“As millions of people in Australia and all over the world prepare to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, the exiled Holy Family of Nazareth, fleeing into Egypt, is the archetype of every refugee family.”Australia continues to implement…
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