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Truth. Treaties. Voice.

This NAIDOC Week, we urge the Commonwealth Government and each member of Federal Parliament to take action towards Truth, Treaties and Voice. Sign the petition to show your support!

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Jun 03 · by

Torres Strait Islanders Aunty Rose Elu and Joyce Waia share us with the significance of ‘Mabo Day’, what it means for our nation, how they will be celebrating, and their reflections on the work still ahead of us.

Jun 03 · by

Trump, Paris and Jesus

What's the meaning of Trump's withdrawal from the Paris Agreement? And why should Christians care about it?

Jun 02 · by

Building "Allies" in the Australian Church

Tanya Riches reflects on the role of being an ally to Aboriginal brothers and sisters.

Jun 01 · by

Learning locally

Sam Hearn reflects on his recent experience learning from local traditional owners about the Bunurong people and their country.

May 31 · by

We can't do Reconciliation on our own

Brooke Prentis challenges us to not rest on the achievements of our past, but to wake up to the present day challenges of Reconciliation, and to do so together.

May 30 · by

Justice, Reconciliation, Recognition and the Bible

Today we hear what the Bible says about justice, reconciliation and recognition with Brooke Prentis and Rev Dr Geoff Broughton, through a podcast series from Surrender.

May 29 · by

Aboriginal Christian Leaders

Today we celebrate the next generation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Christian leaders, and learn of the importance of The Grasstree Gathering.

May 28 · by

Christians and the Referendum

Joanna Cruickshank reflects on the historical role of Aboriginal Christian leaders in the 1967 Referendum.

May 27 · by

A Referendum to Remember

We asked those who remember the 1967 Referendum what its significance was and whether it has changed our nation since.

May 26 · by

National Sorry Day

Sorry Day is more than just saying sorry, it is a time to reflect on the deep sadness caused to so many, and to stand in solidarity.

May 22 · by

Why we continue to look away

Being an 'active bystander': gender-based violence requires an active community response.

May 15 · by

Reflecting on complementarianism and domestic violence

Common Grace's Domestic & Family Violence Justice Team member and Anglican Minister Erica Hamence reflects on complementarianism and domestic violence.

May 12 · by

Mirror, Mirror in the Budget...

Kylie Beach, our Communications Director, considers the Budget 2017 from the perspective of someone who loves words, hates numbers, and really wants to hear what Jesus has to say.

May 12 · by

Budget 2017 and Domestic & Family Violence

Our DFV Justice team takes a look at Budget 2017 and reports on what it delivers for those experiencing the horror of domestic and family violence.

May 11 · by

Not Budging on our Convictions

Common Grace's CEO Scott Sanders reflects on Budget 2017 and considers our response as a Christian community that is passionate about Jesus and justice.

May 02 · by

Please Gamble Responsibly, Kids

Pastor David O'Connor talks about the gamble he takes as a Dad, every time he sits down with his four boys to watch his beloved Canberra Raiders play on TV and is bombarded by gambling ads.