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World Day of Migrants and Refugees 2023
Avoiding death and danger isn’t enough to live a life that’s truly free, writes Andy Hamilton SJ to mark this year’s World Day of Migrants and Refugees. Instead, we must dismantle cruel immigration policies and stand in solidarity with those whose “great spirit and resilience” sees them building…
Read MoreNational Week of Prayer and Action 2023 – Taking Advocacy and Action
In Conversation with Sister BrigidI would not say that I had a ‘blinding light’ experience leading me to work with refugees. I began working with refugees because there was a need, and quite an obvious need.I lived in Sunshine with the Brigidine Sisters, in the Western suburbs of…
Read MoreNational Week of Prayer and Action 2023 – Taking Advocacy and Action
By Neil ParaSri Lanka is a beautiful country, but Australia has embraced me warmly and is my home.Life was polarised in Sri Lanka during the war. People who wanted to be neutral or stay safe had to leave. Yet the Australian Government does not fully recognise the ongoing…
Read MoreCAPSA’s National Week of Prayer and Action 2023 – Taking Advocacy and Action
By Dr. Rebecca FieldI don’t feel like I’m an advocate. In fact, I’m more often called an academic than an advocate. It’s a role often seen as elitist and detached, far removed from the frontline of action. I confess that I’ve sometimes succumbed to this perception myself.As I…
Read MoreCAPSA welcomes support for refugees, remains deeply concerned about spending on offshore detention
The Catholic Alliance for People Seeking Asylum (CAPSA) welcomes the Federal Government’s funding for services and programs that will assist people seeking asylum to learn English and access support if they experience family violence. CAPSA also warmly receives the Government’s additional provision of support to those fleeing the…
Read MoreCAPSA in Action – using your TIME
TIME with People Seeking Asylum by Sr Veronica McDougall sgsSince 2015 I have been privileged in various ways and places to spend time with people seeking asylum in NSW. My main focus has been teaching English to adults and helping their children with schoolwork.As a retired teacher, I have…
Read MoreCAPSA LAUNCHES NATIONAL WEEK OF PRAYER AND ACTION 2022
The Catholic Alliance for People Seeking Asylum (CAPSA) has launched its National Week of Prayer and Action, a week of activities and events aimed at engaging the Australian Catholic community to stand in solidarity with people seeking asylum by taking a range of practical steps and actions.The National…
Read MoreCAPSA celebrates World Refugee Day and continues to advocate for fair and humane treatment for all people seeking asylum
The Catholic Alliance for People Seeking Asylum (CAPSA) joins communities across Australia to celebrate Refugee Week and today mark World Refugee Day.CAPSA, co-convened by Jesuit Social Services and Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) Australia, supports individuals, schools, parishes and Catholic organisations across education, health, refugee and social services in…
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