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Local advocates for refugees and asylum seekers have called on the government to “stop moving the goalposts” and implement policy changes that will assist the “forgotten people” who remain in limbo.
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Two social justice youth movements grounded on Christian values recently collaborated for the first time.
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After years of letter-writing to MPs, protesting on the streets and, above all, listening to and supporting families shattered by a cruel immigration policy, the Circle of Friends paused last month to rejoice over the Federal Government’s decision to give permanent residency to more than 19,000 refugees.
Church and community groups are being encouraged to become involved in a new program which will see them welcoming and supporting refugee families into their neighbourhood.
Faith, hope and joy. Three simple, somewhat over-used words, especially at Christmas time.
Place-based investment is urgently needed to help Australia’s major settlement cities meet the needs of growing refugee communities, according to new research by Australian Catholic University and the Edmund Rice Centre.
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