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SUMMARY:1838: Myall Creek Massacre\, NSW
DESCRIPTION:Myall Creek Massacre (2003) by Vincent Serico (1949 – 2008)\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Myall Creek Massacre was just one example of the widespread culture of frontier violence against Aboriginal people in New South Wales in the 1830’s. Despite there being strong laws against this violence\, the murder of Aboriginal people was generally accepted as part of the expansion of territory by settlers. Muswellbrook police magistrate Edward Denny Day described this ongoing conflict as ‘a war of extermination’ by some stockmen\, settlers\, and convicts.  \n\n\n\nWhen Aboriginal people killed stockmen near Myall Creek as part of this frontier conflict\, an expedition from Sydney led by Major James Nunn\, the Commandant of the New South Wales Mounted Police\, massacred up to 50 Wirrayaraay people who were camped at Waterloo Creek. Their bodies were then burned. Nearby stockmen and settlers were also encouraged by the expedition to kill any Aboriginal people they encountered.  \n\n\n\nBreaking the conspiracy of silence around the murder of this group of Aboriginal people were a station manager named William Hobbs\, local police superintendent Thomas Foster\, and settler Frederick Foot. Eight men were tried and found guilty of murder in the Australian Supreme Court. They were hanged on December 18\, 1838. For many in the colonial community of New South Wales there was more outrage around the execution of British citizens than the massacre of the Wirrayaraay people. Future perpetrators of violence against Aboriginal people took steps to cover their tracks and avoid prosecution.   \n\n\n\nThe process of radical truth telling continues today in the quest for true reconciliation\, justice and peace for all Australians.   \n\n\n\nGoing Deeper: \n\n\n\nhttps://www.nma.gov.au/defining-moments/resources/myall-creek-massacre   \n\n\n\nPrayer:\n\n\n\nPrayer for Aboriginal Ancestors  \n\n\n\nAlmighty God\, ever-loving Father\, by becoming human your Son has united himself  with people of every race\, language\, and way of life\, and through his death on the cross\, mingled his blood with the blood of all Koorie people  who have died unjustly throughout our history.  \n\n\n\nHear our prayer as we remember those who died  in defence of their land and traditions. Grant peace for them and all who now live in this land.  May the walls which prejudice raises between us crumble beneath the shadow of the outstretched arms  of him who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit for ever and ever.  \n\n\n\nAmen.  \n\n\n\nAboriginal Catholic Ministry\, Victoria.  \n\n\n\nArtwork: \n\n\n\nMyall Creek Massacre (2003) by Vincent Serico (1949 – 2008)  Music: \n\n\n\nWe Sing by Kutcha Edwards  \n\n\n\n\n\nWe Sing – Kutcha Edwards
URL:https://socialjustice.catholic.org.au/event/1838-myall-creek-massacre-nsw-2021-06-10/
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Australian
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210611T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210611T235959
DTSTAMP:20260404T051113
CREATED:20200331T054116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200331T054121Z
UID:1735-1623369600-1623455999@socialjustice.catholic.org.au
SUMMARY:1975: Enactment of the Racial Discrimination Act
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://socialjustice.catholic.org.au/event/1975-enactment-of-the-racial-discrimination-act-2021-06-11/
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Australian
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210612T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210612T235959
DTSTAMP:20260404T051113
CREATED:20200331T054541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200521T074328Z
UID:1743-1623456000-1623542399@socialjustice.catholic.org.au
SUMMARY:1988: Barunga Statement presented by Aboriginal leaders to Prime Minister Bob Hawke
DESCRIPTION:The presentation of the Barunga Statement to Prime Minister Bob Hawke was an important moment in the movement for a treaty. Learn more about how the Statement came to be presented at the Barunga Festival here.
URL:https://socialjustice.catholic.org.au/event/1988-barunga-statement-presented-by-aboriginal-leaders-to-prime-minister-bob-hawke-2021-06-12/
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Australian
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210619T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210619T235959
DTSTAMP:20260404T051113
CREATED:20200331T055453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200331T055457Z
UID:1765-1624060800-1624147199@socialjustice.catholic.org.au
SUMMARY:1969: Affirmation by Arbitration Commission of the principle of equal pay for women performing equal work
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://socialjustice.catholic.org.au/event/1969-affirmation-by-arbitration-commission-of-the-principle-of-equal-pay-for-women-performing-equal-work-2021-06-19/
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Australian
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210630T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210630T235959
DTSTAMP:20260404T051113
CREATED:20200331T061023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200331T061029Z
UID:1815-1625011200-1625097599@socialjustice.catholic.org.au
SUMMARY:1945: Introduction of unemployment benefits in Australia
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://socialjustice.catholic.org.au/event/1945-introduction-of-unemployment-benefits-in-australia-2021-06-30/
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Australian
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210701T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210701T235959
DTSTAMP:20260404T051113
CREATED:20200430T053624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200507T051454Z
UID:1973-1625097600-1625183999@socialjustice.catholic.org.au
SUMMARY:Coming of the Light Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Coming of the Light is a holiday celebrated by Torres Strait Islanders on 1 July each year. It recognises the adoption of Christianity through island communities during the late nineteenth century. Find out more here.
URL:https://socialjustice.catholic.org.au/event/coming-of-the-light-festival-2021-07-01/
CATEGORIES:Australian
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210701T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210701T235959
DTSTAMP:20260404T051113
CREATED:20200511T071259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200511T071302Z
UID:2152-1625097600-1625183999@socialjustice.catholic.org.au
SUMMARY:2012: Commencement of the Fair Work Amendment (TCF Industry) Act
DESCRIPTION:Many of the outworkers in the garment industry are migrant women. They are often vulnerable to exploitation due to limited English language skills or lack of knowledge about their rights as workers. The 2012 amendment to the Fair Work Act aimed at ensuring fair pay and conditions for them. Find out more here.  \n\n\n\nThe amendment was the result of an extensive fair wear campaign by trade unions and community groups. At the international level\, the Fair Wear Foundation continues to work for safe\, dignified and properly paid work in the garment industry.   \n\n\n\nCheck out the website of Ethical Clothing Australia to find out how to ensure that your clothing was not made in just conditions.
URL:https://socialjustice.catholic.org.au/event/2012-commencement-of-the-fair-work-amendment-tcf-industry-act-2021-07-01/
CATEGORIES:Australian
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210702T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210702T235959
DTSTAMP:20260404T051114
CREATED:20200504T031801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200504T031805Z
UID:1994-1625184000-1625270399@socialjustice.catholic.org.au
SUMMARY:1971: Yvonne Goolangong Crawley wins Wimbledon
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://socialjustice.catholic.org.au/event/1971-yvonne-goolangong-crawley-wins-wimbledon-2021-07-02/
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Australian
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210702T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210702T235959
DTSTAMP:20260404T051114
CREATED:20200504T032142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200504T032146Z
UID:2005-1625184000-1625270399@socialjustice.catholic.org.au
SUMMARY:1970: Death of women's rights activist Jessie Street
DESCRIPTION:https://www.nationalwomenslibrary.org.au/aboutus/who-was-jessie-street/\nJessie Street (1889-1970) was an activist\, a feminist and a lifelong campaigner for women’s rights\, the peace movement and the elimination of discrimination against Aboriginal people. 
URL:https://socialjustice.catholic.org.au/event/1970-death-of-womens-rights-activist-jessie-street-2021-07-02/
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Australian
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210702T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210702T235959
DTSTAMP:20260404T051114
CREATED:20200504T032902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200504T032905Z
UID:2008-1625184000-1625270399@socialjustice.catholic.org.au
SUMMARY:2016: Election of Linda Burney as first Aboriginal woman member of the Australian Parliament
DESCRIPTION:The Hon Linda Burney MP has contributed significantly to the development of Indigenous communities locally\, regionally and nationally as an educator\, championing reconciliation in Australia\, as Member of the NSW Parliament\, and as the Federal Member for Barton.   \n\n\n\nIn 2014 she received a NAIDOC Week lifetime achievement award. You can read the citation here.
URL:https://socialjustice.catholic.org.au/event/2016-election-of-linda-burney-as-first-aboriginal-woman-member-of-the-australian-parliament-2021-07-02/
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Australian
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210704T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210704T235959
DTSTAMP:20260404T051114
CREATED:20200504T032035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210624T233204Z
UID:2014-1625356800-1625443199@socialjustice.catholic.org.au
SUMMARY:Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Sunday
DESCRIPTION:Access resources for the celebration of this Sunday produced by the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Catholic Council here. We provide an overview here. \n\n\n\n\n\nThese videos were produced in 2020 however they still contain useful messages for the celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Sunday. \n\n\n\n\n\nBishop Don Sproxton’s Message for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Sunday\n\n\n\nAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Sunday is the first Sunday in July.  NAIDOC Week follows because it is always celebrated in the first full week of July.  \n\n\n\nHere is an online Acknowledgement of Country that you can use at your own events. \n\n\n\n\n\nOnline Acknowledgement of Country from NATSICC\n\n\n\nFind out more about NATSICC’s concerns for First Nations communities facing COVID-19 and the ways in which NATSICC is responding here.
URL:https://socialjustice.catholic.org.au/event/aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-sunday-2021-07-04/
CATEGORIES:Australian,Liturgy & Church
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210704T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210711T235959
DTSTAMP:20260404T051114
CREATED:20200504T034407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210706T071145Z
UID:2020-1625356800-1626047999@socialjustice.catholic.org.au
SUMMARY:NAIDOC Week
DESCRIPTION:The theme of NAIDOC week this year is “Healing Country” \n\n\n\nCountry is inherent to our identity. It sustains our lives in every aspect – spiritually\, physically\, emotionally\, socially\, and culturally. It is more than a place. When we talk about Country it is spoken of like a person. Country is family\, kin\, law\, lore\, ceremony\, traditions\, and language. For Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples it has been this way since the dawn of time. .. Healing Country means hearing those pleas to provide greater management\, involvement\, and empowerment by Indigenous peoples over country. Healing Country means embracing First Nation’s cultural knowledge and understanding of Country as part of Australia’s national heritage. That the culture and values of Aboriginal peoples and Torres Strait Islanders are respected equally too and the cultures and values of all Australians. The right to protect Country and culture is fundamental. Destruction and desecration of our sacred lands or ancient sites – some of the oldest human occupation sites on the planet – is an enormous loss for both our nation and the world. …Healing Country means finally resolving many of the outstanding injustices which impact on the lives of our people. It must be a fair and equitable resolution. Fundamental grievances will not vanish. In the European settlement of Australia\, there were no treaties\, no formal settlements\, no compacts. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people therefore did not cede sovereignty to our land. It was taken from us. That will remain a continuing source of dispute. To Heal Country\, we must properly work towards redressing historical injustice. While we can’t change history\, through telling the truth about our nation’s past we certainly can change the way history is viewed. After 250 years\, our children and our future generations deserve better. NAIDOC National Committee\n\n\n\nThe NAIDOC 2021 theme\, Healing Country\, recognises that First Nations people have occupied and cared for this continent for over 65\,000 years. This is also a great time to get in touch with your local Aboriginal Catholic Ministry or to check out NATSICC TV to learn more about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander experiences\, perspectives and contributions to life of the Church here.
URL:https://socialjustice.catholic.org.au/event/naidoc-week-2021-07-04/
CATEGORIES:Australian
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210706T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210706T235959
DTSTAMP:20260404T051114
CREATED:20200504T034521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200504T034524Z
UID:2030-1625529600-1625615999@socialjustice.catholic.org.au
SUMMARY:1839: Massacre of Aboriginal people at Chimney Pots\, Grampians\, Vic: 60 people estimated killed
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://socialjustice.catholic.org.au/event/1839-massacre-of-aboriginal-people-at-chimney-pots-grampians-vic-60-people-estimated-killed-2021-07-06/
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Australian
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210712T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210712T235959
DTSTAMP:20260404T051114
CREATED:20200511T073904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200511T073908Z
UID:2059-1626048000-1626134399@socialjustice.catholic.org.au
SUMMARY:1971: Aboriginal Flag first flown\, Adelaide SA
DESCRIPTION:Does your parish\, school or Catholic organisation fly the Aboriginal flag? If not\, perhaps you can consider doing so on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Sunday and other special dates such as Sorry Day\, NAIDOC Week and Reconciliation Week? \n\n\n\nFind out more about the Aboriginal flag here.
URL:https://socialjustice.catholic.org.au/event/1971-aboriginal-flag-first-flown-adelaide-sa-2021-07-12/
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Australian
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210714T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210714T235959
DTSTAMP:20260404T051114
CREATED:20200511T074626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200511T074630Z
UID:2056-1626220800-1626307199@socialjustice.catholic.org.au
SUMMARY:1995: Proclamation of Aboriginal Flag and Torres Strait Islander Flag as official flags of Australia
DESCRIPTION:Did you know that the Australian national flag is not the only official flag of Australia? The Australian Aboriginal Flag and Torres Strait Islander Flag were proclaimed as official flags of Australia on 14 July 1995. Find out more here. \n\n\n\nThis would be a great day to invite people from your local Aboriginal Catholic Ministry or local Land Council to talk to your parish\, school or group about what it means to them for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags to be officially recognized.
URL:https://socialjustice.catholic.org.au/event/1995-proclamation-of-aboriginal-flag-and-torres-strait-islander-flag-as-official-flags-of-australia-2021-07-14/
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Australian
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210730T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210730T235959
DTSTAMP:20260404T051114
CREATED:20200521T021449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200521T021453Z
UID:2180-1627603200-1627689599@socialjustice.catholic.org.au
SUMMARY:Schools Tree Day
DESCRIPTION:Schools Tree Day is a great way to inspire your students to learn about the local environment while playing an active role in their community. Find out how to  get involved here.  \n\n\n\nIt is also a good time for students to find out about the Laudato Tree project here. It was conceived by the Society of African Missions as a living tribute to Pope Francis’ encyclical Laudato Si’.  Inaugurated in 2018 by the President of Ireland\, the project’s partners include the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification\, the African Union\, The Tree Council of Ireland\, ORGIIS and Aduna.
URL:https://socialjustice.catholic.org.au/event/schools-tree-day-2021-07-30/
CATEGORIES:Australian
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210802T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210802T235959
DTSTAMP:20260404T051114
CREATED:20200521T024124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200521T024134Z
UID:2262-1627862400-1627948799@socialjustice.catholic.org.au
SUMMARY:1965: First Indochinese refugees allowed to settle in Australia
DESCRIPTION:On this day\, we celebrate the contribution of Indochinese refugees to Australian society and reflect on the varying quality of welcome extended by our community to asylum seekers over the past fifty-five years.  \n\n\n\nOur first Vietnamese-born Australian Bishop is Bishop Vincent Long Van Nguyen OFM Conv. He is the Bishops’ Delegate for Migrants and Refugees and the Chair of the Bishops’ Commission for Social Justice\, Mission and Service. Learn more about how Bishop Vincent Long Van Nguyen’s coat of arms tells his story here.
URL:https://socialjustice.catholic.org.au/event/1965-first-indochinese-refugees-allowed-to-settle-in-australia-2021-08-02/
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Australian
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210804T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210804T235959
DTSTAMP:20260404T051114
CREATED:20200521T024303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200521T024308Z
UID:2276-1628035200-1628121599@socialjustice.catholic.org.au
SUMMARY:2014: Death of Ms Dhu\, an Aboriginal woman\, at South Hedland\, WA\, sparking a national outcry
DESCRIPTION:More information here.
URL:https://socialjustice.catholic.org.au/event/2014-death-of-ms-dhu-an-aboriginal-woman-at-south-hedland-wa-sparking-a-national-outcry-2021-08-04/
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Australian
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210804T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210804T235959
DTSTAMP:20260404T051114
CREATED:20200521T024745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200521T024750Z
UID:2272-1628035200-1628121599@socialjustice.catholic.org.au
SUMMARY:National Aboriginal and Islander Children's Day
DESCRIPTION:National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day is a time to for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families to celebrate the strengths and culture of their children. The day is an opportunity for all Australians to show their support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children\, as well as learn about the crucial impact that culture\, family and community play in the life of every child. Find out more here.
URL:https://socialjustice.catholic.org.au/event/national-aboriginal-and-islander-childrens-day-2021-08-04/
CATEGORIES:Australian
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210808T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210808T235959
DTSTAMP:20260404T051114
CREATED:20200521T030428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200521T030434Z
UID:2290-1628380800-1628467199@socialjustice.catholic.org.au
SUMMARY:St Mary MacKillop
DESCRIPTION:St Mary of the Cross Mackillop is the first Australian to be recognised as a saint. You can learn more about her life here. \n\n\n\nFor Catholics in Australia\, the life and work of St Mary of the Cross MacKillop has become an inspiration and a part of their identity. In Catholic Social Justice Series paper No 72\, Charity and Justice: St Mary MacKillop and Australian Society\, John Warhurst explores Mary’s unwavering vision: that a commitment to justice must go hand in hand with a commitment to hard practical work on behalf of people on the margins of society.
URL:https://socialjustice.catholic.org.au/event/st-mary-mackillop-2021-08-08/
CATEGORIES:Australian,Liturgy & Church
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210814T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210814T235959
DTSTAMP:20260404T051114
CREATED:20200619T062138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200619T062145Z
UID:2318-1628899200-1628985599@socialjustice.catholic.org.au
SUMMARY:1963: Bark petition from Yirrkala presented to Parliament
DESCRIPTION:The Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies explains that “the Yirrkala Bark petitions of August 1963 were sent to the Parliament by members of the clan groups living in the area of Yirrkala. Written in both Yolngu Matha and English\, and presented on painted bark boards depicting country\, the petitions protest the excision of land from the Reserve where they live\, where they hunt and where their sites of significance are situated.” Find out more here.
URL:https://socialjustice.catholic.org.au/event/1963-bark-petition-from-yirrkala-presented-to-parliament-2021-08-14/
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Australian
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210815T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210815T235959
DTSTAMP:20260404T051114
CREATED:20200619T062645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200619T062654Z
UID:2324-1628985600-1629071999@socialjustice.catholic.org.au
SUMMARY:1903: Death of William Barak\, Aboriginal leader and co-founder of the Coranderrk Settlement\, Victoria
DESCRIPTION:The Victorian Government website explains that William Barak “is closely associated with Coranderrk\, the Aboriginal settlement established near Healesville in 1863. He campaigned for its creation\, contributed to its early success as a thriving\, self-sufficient community\, and was its indefatigable defender until the end of his life. He saw Coranderrk as a way for the Kulin people to maintain a physical connection to their country; a connection he played a key role in educating non-Aboriginal people about.” Learn more about William Barak here.
URL:https://socialjustice.catholic.org.au/event/1903-death-of-william-barak-aboriginal-leader-and-co-founder-of-the-coranderrk-settlement-victoria-2021-08-15/
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Australian
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210816T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210816T235959
DTSTAMP:20260404T051114
CREATED:20200619T064519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200703T044548Z
UID:2329-1629072000-1629158399@socialjustice.catholic.org.au
SUMMARY:1975: Return of Wave Hill Station\, NT to the Gurindji People
DESCRIPTION:Perhaps you are familiar with the iconic photograph of Prime Minister Gough Whitlam pouring soil through Vincent Lingiari’s hand when leasehold title for Daguragu (known as Wattie Creek) was transferred to the Gurindji people on 16 August 1975? \n\n\n\nPaul Kelly’s song From Little Things Big Things Grow tells the story of the Wave Hill walk off and the Gurindji’s struggle for title to their land. An exhibition at the National Museum of Australia took its title from the song. Photographs from the exhibition and the lyrics of the song can be viewed here.
URL:https://socialjustice.catholic.org.au/event/1975-return-of-wave-hill-station-nt-to-the-gurindji-people-2021-08-16/
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Australian
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210817T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210817T235959
DTSTAMP:20260404T051114
CREATED:20200624T052643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200624T052648Z
UID:2336-1629158400-1629244799@socialjustice.catholic.org.au
SUMMARY:1971: Swearing-in of Senator Neville Bonner as the first Aboriginal Australian to hold a seat in Federal Parliament
DESCRIPTION:Neville Thomas Bonner  (1922–1999) was the first Aboriginal person to serve as a member of the Australian Parliament. He was a Senator for Queensland from 1971 to 1983. Hear him speak bout his life in the video below. \n\n\n\n\n\n1992 Interview with Neville Bonner
URL:https://socialjustice.catholic.org.au/event/1971-swearing-in-of-senator-neville-bonner-as-the-first-aboriginal-australian-to-hold-a-seat-in-federal-parliament-2021-08-17/
CATEGORIES:Australian
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210818T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210818T235959
DTSTAMP:20260404T051114
CREATED:20200624T061831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200624T061838Z
UID:2344-1629244800-1629331199@socialjustice.catholic.org.au
SUMMARY:1978: Tiwi Land Council established
DESCRIPTION:On this day in 1978 the Tiwi Land Council was established under the Commonwealth Land Rights Act. This is how the Council describes its vision: \n\n\n\n“Our vision is of an independent and resilient Tiwi society built on the orderly and well managed utilization of our natural and human resources through reliance upon our own management\, maintenance and protection of unique cultural and natural resource values for the enjoyment and benefit of future generations of Tiwi.” Tiwi Land Council
URL:https://socialjustice.catholic.org.au/event/1978-tiwi-land-council-established-2021-08-18/
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Australian
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210821T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210821T235959
DTSTAMP:20260404T051114
CREATED:20200624T065046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200624T065054Z
UID:2353-1629504000-1629590399@socialjustice.catholic.org.au
SUMMARY:1943: Election of the first women members of the Australian Parliament: Enid Lyons (House of Representatives) and Dorothy Tangney (Senate)
DESCRIPTION:At the Federal election of 1943\, Enid Lyons (united Australia Party) and Dorothy Tangney (Australian Labour Party) became the first women to be elected to the Australian parliament. A video from the National Museum of Australia on this page tells their story. \n\n\n\nToday much remains to be done to counter ongoing resistance to hearing women’s voices in the public square. Our first female Prime Minister endured sustained misogynistic attacks and the digital world is another space in which abuse can silence women’s voices.  \n\n\n\nA 2018 Ipsos MORI poll found that: \n\n\n\n“Two-fifths (40%) of women who said that they had experienced abuse or harassment on a social media platform either ceased or decreased their use of the platforms. Some women are also restricting what they post about: 27% of those with an experience of online abuse or harassment said they had stopped posting content that expressed their opinion on certain issues\, and 23% said they had stopped sharing content that expressed their opinion on certain issues.” Amnesty International\n\n\n\nThe E-Safety Commissioner’s website offers resources specifically for women on this page. \n\n\n\nMaking the digital world a safe place for women and girls is the responsibility of all of us\, especially boys and men. Contact Catholic social service organisations in your diocese to find out about their programs that help to promote respectful relationships. Contact details for member organisations of Catholic Social Service Australia are available here.
URL:https://socialjustice.catholic.org.au/event/1943-election-of-the-first-women-members-of-the-australian-parliament-enid-lyons-house-of-representatives-and-dorothy-tangney-senate-2021-08-21/
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Australian
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210823T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210823T235959
DTSTAMP:20260404T051114
CREATED:20200624T072421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200624T072432Z
UID:2404-1629676800-1629763199@socialjustice.catholic.org.au
SUMMARY:1996: Death of Margaret Tucker\, Indigenous Australian activist and writer
DESCRIPTION:Margaret (Lilardia) Tucker (1904 – 1996) was one of Australia’s earliest and most notable Aboriginal activists. The Indigenous Australia website explains: \n\n\n\n“Her Aboriginal name\, Lilardia\, means flower but she was known affectionately to black and white alike as ‘Auntie Marge’. She was born at Warrangasda\, an Aboriginal reserve near Darlington Point on the Murrumbidgee River in NSW\, of a full-blood mother and part-white father\, Theresa and Bill Clements. Over the years\, Auntie Marge won the respect of people because of her refusal to be embittered by the injustices and wrongs done to her people. Her philosophy was to go on fighting to put the wrongs right. Throughout her life\, she never lost her sense of compassion and understanding for others.” Tucker\, Margaret Elizabeth\, Indigenous Australia
URL:https://socialjustice.catholic.org.au/event/1996-death-of-margaret-tucker-indigenous-australian-activist-and-writer-2021-08-23/
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Australian
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210824T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210824T235959
DTSTAMP:20260404T051114
CREATED:20200624T073836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210112T054045Z
UID:4235-1629763200-1629849599@socialjustice.catholic.org.au
SUMMARY:1966: Gurindji strike or Wave Hill Walk-off\, beginning the longest strike in Australian history
DESCRIPTION:On this day in 1966 the Gurindji walked off Wave Hill Station. What began as a strike over the refusal of Vestey Brothers to pay Aboriginal workers was to become a pivotal event in the struggle for the legal recognition of Aboriginal land rights. \n\n\n\nAs the National Museum of Australia explains: \n\n\n\n“The Gurindji strike was instrumental in heightening the understanding of Indigenous land ownership in Australia and was a catalyst for the passing of the Aboriginal Land Rights (Northern Territory) Act 1976\, the first legislation allowing for a claim of title if the Indigenous claimants could provide evidence for their traditional relationship to the land.” Wave Hill Walk-Off\, National Museum of Australia\n\n\n\nOn 16 August 1975 the deeds for part of Wave Hill Station were presented to Gurindji leader Vincent Lingiari by Prime Minister Gough Whitlam.
URL:https://socialjustice.catholic.org.au/event/1966-gurindji-strike-or-wave-hill-walk-off-beginning-the-longest-strike-in-australian-history-2021-08-24/
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Australian
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210826T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210826T235959
DTSTAMP:20260404T051114
CREATED:20200624T075859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200703T044320Z
UID:2407-1629936000-1630022399@socialjustice.catholic.org.au
SUMMARY:2001: Rescue of 433 asylum seekers by MV Tampa
DESCRIPTION:Today we remember the humanitarian action of Captain Arne Rinnan and the need to work towards more just and compassionate asylum policy in Australia. \n\n\n\nIn August 2001 a small Indonesian fishing boat carrying asylum seekers became stranded in international waters approximately 140 kilometres from Christmas Island. The 433 asylum seekers were rescued by the Norwegian freighter MV Tampa on 26 August.  \n\n\n\nWhen some of the asylum seekers\, who were mainly Hazaras fleeing Afghanistan\, threatened to commit suicide if returned to Indonesia\, Captain Arne Rinnan set course for Christmas Island.  \n\n\n\nA stand off ensued with the Australian government refusing to allow the asylum seekers to be landed. Many of the asylum seekers were in poor health and over a period of 48 hours Captain Rinnan made many requests to the Australian government for assistance. Eventually he entered Australian waters\, and was warned that he was in breach of the law. Special Air Service troops were dispatched to prevent the Tampa from coming any closer to Christmas Island. \n\n\n\nAs the National Museum of Australia notes “the ‘Tampa Crisis’ became the catalyst for Australia’s new ‘border protection’ policy. It also became a pivotal issue in the 2001 federal election campaign”. \n\n\n\nYou can read the response of the Australian Catholic Bishops at the time here.
URL:https://socialjustice.catholic.org.au/event/2001-rescue-of-433-asylum-seekers-by-mv-tampa-2021-08-26/
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Australian
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210829T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210829T235959
DTSTAMP:20260404T051114
CREATED:20200624T092127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210812T050947Z
UID:2422-1630195200-1630281599@socialjustice.catholic.org.au
SUMMARY:Social Justice Sunday
DESCRIPTION:From 2020 forward\, Social Justice Sunday will be celebrated on the last Sunday of August. Previously it was celebrated on the last Sunday in September. \n\n\n\nA Long Tradition\n\n\n\nThe celebration of Social Justice Sunday is a long tradition in the Catholic Church in Australia. For almost every year since 1940\, our bishops have joined together to issue a major social justice statement at this time.  \n\n\n\nOf course\, the bishops also make statements on matters of social and ecological justice at other times throughout the year too. These are often issued by individual bishops delegated as spokespersons for particular issues\, or by commissions of bishops. By contrast\, the social justice statement issued in time for Social Justice Sunday is approved by and issued in the name of the whole bishops’ conference. It is hoped that these statements will inspire reflection and action throughout the whole year.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSocial Justice Statement 2021-22\n\n\n\nYou can  download the Statement\, launch video\, five accompanying prayer cards\, an action card\, liturgy resources and media assets on this page of our website. \n\n\n\nThe Statement affirms that “we human beings need a change of heart\, mind\, and behaviour”. It draws from Scripture\, from the theological tradition\, from Catholic Social Teaching\, and from the wisdom of the world\, including the insights of the First Nations. \n\n\n\nThe Bishops provide theological foundations to ground and inspire efforts to care for creation while responding to the needs of the disadvantaged and excluded. The Statement reflects on creation in and through the Trinity; the sacramentality of all created things; the wonder and beauty available to the contemplative eye; and the need for conversion and change of life. \n\n\n\nIn the Statement\, the Bishops invite the whole Catholic community to join them in taking up Pope Francis’ invitation to a seven-year journey towards total ecological sustainability\, guided by seven Laudato Si’ Goals. These Goals are: response to the cry of the earth; response to the cry of the poor; ecological economics; sustainable lifestyles; ecological spirituality; ecological education; and community engagement and participatory action. \n\n\n\nThe Statement especially encourages Catholic families\, communities and organisations to: listen to the First Nations; reflect on the theological foundations offered in Cry of the Earth\, Cry of the Poor; and plan their next steps towards the Laudato Si’ Goals. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nPrevious Statements\n\n\n\nView and download Social Justice Statements and associated resources from 2014 – 2020 here. \n\n\n\nThe Social Justice Statements from 1988 – 2013 have been published together in a book called Building Bridges.
URL:https://socialjustice.catholic.org.au/event/social-justice-sunday-2021-08-29/
CATEGORIES:Australian,Liturgy & Church
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