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The Global Compacts and the Contribution of the Catholic Church
The Australian Catholic Migrant and Refugee Office has organised the 8th Annual Bishop Joe Grech memorial colloquium during Migrant and Refugee week.This year’s colloquium is on the contribution of the Catholic Church to the Global Compacts. It will be held at the Australian Catholic University:6.30pmWednesday, 22nd August 2018Christ Lecture…
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Australian Refugee Action Network National Conference recap
Representatives from many community groups who are advocating and working on behalf of refugees and people seeking asylum came together for the 2nd Australian Refugee Action Network (ARAN) conference, held in Melbourne. Individuals came from almost every state and territory to share stories, encourage and learn from each other,…
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Sharing stories to influence change
When Rashid (not his real name), a participant of Jesuit Social Services’ settlement programs, was offered the opportunity to travel to Canberra to meet with a number of federal MPs late last year he took it with both hands.“I was very happy to be asked to go to…
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#fairgoforfamilies brings refugee voices to Canberra
For many refugees living in our community the challenges of resettlement can be exacerbated by the trauma of long-term separation from their immediate family. Over the past year Jesuit Social Services, the Catholic Alliance for People Seeking Asylum (CAPSA) and the Refugee Council of Australia (RCOA) have collaborated…
Read MoreJustice and Peace Commission Statements on Manus Island
The Catholic Justice & Peace Commission of the Archdiocese of Brisbane and the Catholic Diocese of Auckland Justice and Peace Commission have both released statements calling on the Australian Government to end the crisis on Manus Island by bringing all 600 refugees and asylum seekers to Australia immediately.…
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A joint Catholic statement on the humanitarian crisis on Manus Island
November 8, 2017A week after the official closure of the Manus Island detention centre, more than 600 refugees and people seeking asylum languish inside, unsafe and uncertain about their futures.After forcibly transferring the men to Manus Island in 2013-2014, the Australian government and its sub-contractors have now abandoned…
Read MoreMore than 600 men on Manus Island deserve sanctuary in Australia
The more than 600 men at the Manus Island Regional Processing Centre must be spared further emotional and physical harm and resettled in Australia or suitable third countries, says Jesuit Social Services.“More than 600 men are directly impacted by the closure of the Manus Island detention centre today,…
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The injustice dished out to refugee families
12th October 2017By Andrew Hamilton SJFamilies divided across the globe have often been an unconsidered side effect of Australia’s refugee policy. When Australia welcomes refugees and people seeking asylum generously, there can still be a long delay in being reunited with family members overseas. When the attitude to…
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