Siva’s Story
Siva* shares his heartbreaking journey in seeking asylum and the hope found in the blessing of community.
We embrace people seeking asylum with open hearts and open arms, pursuing peace, restoration and welcome.
Common Grace and the National Council of Churches are calling christian communities across Australia to join together in a powerful movement of prayer through the ‘100 Days to End the Waiting’ campaign, August - November 2025.
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Read moreWe believe that Australia is called to be a generous nation, embracing people who have had to flee their home country.
The world is facing the worst displacement of people crisis in its history. Driven by ongoing and new conflicts, political oppression and insecurity, more than 100 million people across the planet have been forced to flee their homes because they are in fear of being persecuted.
Displacement has been increasing year on year, spurred by disruption in countries including Ukraine, Syria, Afghanistan, Myanmar, Ethiopia and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Australia has been acting. We’ve increased our humanitarian intake and offered a pathway to resettlement for thousands of people seeking asylum in Australia who faced an uncertain future. However, in the face of this crisis where millions of women, children and men have no safe refuge, we know that there is far more our nation can and should do to express our values of justice, generosity and compassion.
We look forward to working with you to see Australia embrace people seeking asylum with open hearts and open arms.
Siva* shares his heartbreaking journey in seeking asylum and the hope found in the blessing of community.
Ali* shares his journey of seeking asylum - one marked by suffering, courage, and resilience, but also a story of hope in building a life with purpose, finding connection, healing, and strength in community.
Gershon Nimbalker, National Director of Common Grace, reflects on Australia's historic response to those seeking refuge on our shores, and our call as Christians to embody the values of justice, love, compassion and welcome.
Rev Nguyễn Hữu Trí, a refugee from Vietnam, reflects on his ‘Pilgrimage of Gratitude’ from Melbourne to Canberra in 2014 to express his thanks to Australia for the gift of refuge and to help raise awareness for justice for people seeking asylum.