James Blackwell is a Research Felow (Indigenous Diplomacy) at the Australian National University. He reflected on the Voice referendum, one year on, in a recent edition of The Conversation. We re-publish his article here under Creative Commons Licence.
The need for us to work for peace continues as war rages in Gaza, Ukraine and around the world.
A significant number of refugees continue to be held in PNG’s Manus Island Regional Processing Centre, despite its closure to new arrivals years ago. These individuals, many of whom have been detained for over a decade, face severe uncertainty regarding their futures.
Wear It Purple Day is 30 August. Why not wear something purple on the day? Take the opportunity to explain to others why you are doing it. Let God’s love shine in the lives of everyone who experiences fear and rejection including young LGBTQI+ people!
The Conversation recently published an article in which a number of academics offered their opinion on the Federal Government’s response to the recommendations of the Disability Royal Commission.
The 2024 Season of Creation theme, “To hope and act with Creation,” emphasizes the profound relationship between humanity and the natural world.
In his message for World Migrant and Refugee Day 2024, Pope Francis draws a powerful parallel between the Church’s synodal journey and the experiences of modern migrants.
Christine Carolan reflects on the theme of “Welcoming Migrant Workers to Australia: gift and responsibility” at the ACMRO conference on 18 and 19 July at the Australian Catholic University campus in Melbourne.
The 2024 Closing the Gap report, released in the aftermath of the failed Voice referendum, presents a stark picture of Indigenous disadvantage in Australia. Key metrics, including imprisonment rates, suicide rates, and child protection involvement, have worsened, deepening concerns about the efficacy of current policies.
The Australian Catholic Bishops Conference’s social justice statement for 2024-2025, “Truth and Peace: A Gospel Word in a Violent World,” addresses the urgent need for peace from a Gospel perspective.