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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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Sep 01 · by Allison Dawn Waterhouse

Happy Wattle Day!

Today is National Wattle Day! National Wattle Day has been celebrated across Australia on 1 September since 1992. To celebrate National Wattle Day we hear from Allison Dawn Waterhouse.

Aug 26 · by

Morrison Gov: Keep the Medevac law

As Jesus urged us to care for the abandoned neighbour through the parable of the Good Samaritan, Common Grace calls on the Morrison Government to show the same humanity and respect to the men and women on Manus and Nauru. Keep the Medevac law.

Aug 26 · by Nicola Fraser

Week 1 - Oceans

Through her research, Nicola Fraser has watched corals bleach and die, and kelp forests disappear as waters warm up. Fish are migrating to cooler waters, but where will the fish in the Antarctic go?

Aug 23 · by

Connected to Creation

Brooke Prentis reflects on the interconnectedness of all things in creation, encouraging us to come together, lament and rally.

Aug 21 · by

An Invitation to Strike

On September 20th, students and young people, invite all of us to gather at the #ClimateStrike, calling on the Government to demand climate justice for all.

Aug 19 · by

Prodigal Australia

Jason John calls for Australia to have a prodigal moment, a Zacchaeus moment, turning around now.

Aug 16 · by

Australia Waters Down Commitments

Australia’s recalcitrance at the Pacific Island Forum results in a strong declaration of the scope of the climate crisis, but a weakened commitment to respond.

Aug 02 · by

Look for the Campfires of Kind and Gentle Christian People

Author and missiologist Mike Frost shares his encouragement with the Common Grace community to respond to dark times by looking for the campfires of kind and gentle Christian people

Jul 26 · by

Earth Overshoot Day is 29 July

There are 3 days until humanity runs out of resources. Mark this year's Earth Overshoot Day on 29th July.

Jul 17 · by

“Just an artist” addressing climate justice

Queensland artist Deb Mostert’s work responds to the pressing environmental issues before us. She shares some of her Redemption series and her artistic advocacy for the endangered Black Throated Finch.

Jul 06 · by Mark Brett & Naomi Wolfe

Responsibility to Protect Immigrants: Reflecting on Aboriginal Tradition and the Hebrew Bible

As we move from Refugee Week to NAIDOC week, it’s fitting that we listen to Academics Mark Brett and Naomi Wolfe as they explore the roles of guest and host in the Australian context. This piece is an edited excerpt from a NAIITS Conference paper. The full paper will be published in the NAIITS Journal later in the year.