NAIDOC Week
NAIDOC Week is an opportunity to acknowledge and honour the history, culture, and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders
National Reconcilation Week
Following the 2023 Social Justice Statement “Listen, Learn, Love: A New Engagement with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples”, and the Australian Bishop’s commitments within, the Office for Justice, Ecology, and Peace has compiled the following resources in consultation with the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Catholic Council (NATSICC).
National Reconciliation Week
May 27 – June 3 is National Reconciliation Week. This year’s theme is Now More Than Ever.
Message for the Feast of St Joseph the Worker
The Feast of St. Joseph the Worker is 1 May and the message for this year focusses on First Nations employment.
IDAHOBIT Day
The International Day against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia, IDAHOBIT Day, is May 17.
National Sorry Day and National Reconciliation Week
In time for National Sorry Day, Sunday 26 May, the Office has a new resource for those who want to learn more about the Stolen Generations and to take action.
A New Engagement with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples
In collaboration with NATSICC, to support the ongoing message at the heart of the 2023 Social Justice Statement our office will be producing a series of resources more deeply exploring the ongoing impacts of the forcible removal of First Nations children over many years
Anniversary of the Apology for the Stolen Generation
In the years since the National Apology, its impact continues to resonate. It remains a touchstone for ongoing efforts towards reconciliation, reminding Australians of the importance of acknowledging the past to build a more inclusive and just society for all.
Closing the Gap Strategy Failing
Recent findings from the Productivity Commission’s Closing the Gap Review highlight the lack of progress made towards equality in Australia and remind us of the urgent need to address ongoing disparities faced by Indigenous Australians.
New Funding Promises Fairer, Faster Onshore Processing for People Seeking Asylum
Extra funds promise to speed up processing of protection claims by people seeking asylum, but concerns about destitution and homelessness for tens of thousands of people seeking asylum still exist.