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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 28 · by

From Soccer to Solar in Solomon Islands

Holland Sikou represented Solomon Islands as an international soccer champion. Now he’s the champion of renewable energy in his local community.

Jun 23 · by

Hospitality & Human Vocation: An Unfolding Theological Reflection

Mary Fisher leads us in a journey of unfolding theological reflection on the concept of hospitality and how it just might be our human vocation.

Jun 20 · by

"...My mum gave birth to my big brother on the refugee boat, but faced with no options, she placed him in a bucket, and dodged bullets as she and her two little girls (my big sisters), my dad and granny and waded towards the shore."

Jun 10 · by

The Myall Creek Massacre

It was on this day in 1838 that the Myall Creek Massacre took place.

Jun 03 · by

Celebrating 'Mabo Day'

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.