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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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Aug 03 · by

Leading change is on all of us

Having recently returned from the G20, Tim Costello reminds us that we as Christians must be an active part of the global resolve needed to address the pressing justice issues of our time.

Jul 21 · by

Part 3: What can we do?

Erica Hamence presents 14 things your church can do to address domestic & family violence and to create a space for victims to approach you for help.

Jul 21 · by

Part 2: The characteristics of spiritual abuse

Have you ever wondered what does spiritual abuse look like? Erica Hamence names some of the typical ways bible texts, doctrines and church life can be manipulated for violence.

Jul 21 · by

Part 1: We all unwittingly partner in the violence

Erica Hamence explores five ways churches unwittingly partner in violence and calls us to be aware, teachable and ready to listen to those facing abuse.

Jul 07 · by

Between two worlds

Brooke Prentis invites us to love, to listen, to share as we reconcile divided cultures through a shared love of all of God's creation.

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.