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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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Feb 08 · by

Kids Off Nauru – actually!

Last year, an incredible movement called for #KidsOffNauru. Last weekend, it happened!

Feb 01 · by

Recent Resources and Partnerships

Erin Martine Sessions, from our Domestic & Family Violence team, reports on progress being made in the prevention of Domestic and Family Violence.

Jan 24 · by

Why I’m attending Survival Day events as a Christian

Over the last decade, Ann Van Leerdam has been attending Survival Day marches and festivals that have deeply shaped how she now approaches January 26.

Jan 21 · by

My experience of the #ChangeTheHeart Prayer Services

Young Aboriginal Christian Leader Bianca Manning reflects on the deeply moving experience at the #ChangeTheHeart Prayer Services as they begin across the country.

Jan 16 · by

Preventable Blindsides - by Erin Martine Sessions

Erin Martine Sessions, our new Domestic Violence Team Lead, writes about equipping Christian Leaders to prevent and respond to domestic and family violence.

Jan 14 · by Chris De Souza

How listening and learning changed my heart

Chris De Souza shares his journey learning about the history of January 26 from Aboriginal Christian leaders, and impact within his neighbourhood and beyond.

Dec 25 · by

One moment at a time

On Christmas Day and the final post in our Advent series, Natalie Williams searches for a new spirituality of waiting.

Dec 24 · by

Life, not Death

Stevie Wills was strangled by the umbilical cord at birth. She shares her journey of connecting with her living and letting go of the fear of death.

Dec 23 · by

Not Afraid to Dance

This Advent, Jessica Smith invites us to dance.

Dec 22 · by

The Significance of Insignificance

Josh Dowton celebrates how being significantly insignificant can (and did) change everything.

Dec 21 · by

The Revolutionary Advent Hymn

Conspiracy, prophecy, promise, danger, hope and joy. David Barrow reflects on Mary's revolutionary song.

Dec 20 · by

A Passing Fear

Hwvar Khoshnow acknowledges the heavy weight of fear, and lightness of hope in the promise of its passing.

Dec 19 · by Charissa Suli

Sing a New Song in Hope

Rev Charissa Suli loves a good Christmas tune, but invites us to sing anew the deeper songs of hope in a broken world.

Dec 18 · by

The Courage of Friendship

Brooke Prentis reflects on the highs and lows of the year that’s been, and calls us deeper into friendship marked by courage, not fear.

Dec 17 · by

The Disruption of Joseph

Pastor Ray Minniecon explores the disruption of Joseph as he learns of Mary’s pregnancy with Jesus, and considers his options.

Dec 16 · by

Fear that leads to action

When confronted with the reality of our climate crisis, Jason John urges us that our response needs to be faith in action, not helpless fear.