Social Cohesion and Inclusion Podcast series

The Australian Baha'i Community have launched a Media Page where a series of Podcasts on Soundcloud will be uploaded regularly. This is an opportunity for all to reflect together on the state of social cohesion in the country and to hear from those at the forefront of learning who have shared insights vital to advancing harmony and inclusion.

LOVE

"Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel." (Isaiah 7:14)

As we head into the final week of Advent, we share Rev Dr Peter Hobson's reflection on LOVE, from the Christmas Bowl Advent Study Guide, published by Act for Peace.

2018 - 2019 Annual Review 

Reconciliation Australia's 2018 - 2019 Annual Review reveals a busy twelve month period with many highlights.

2019 Ethical Fashion Report - Sixth Edition

The Ethical Fashion Report sheds light on what the industry and individual companies are doing to address forced labour, child labour and exploitation. Since the launch of the first report in 2013, each report has tracked the progress within the industry.

Recruitment program 

Applications are now open for the fourth round of this program which seeks to increase the representation of African-Australians from refugee and other backgrounds in Victoria Police.

Applications close: Wednesday 19 February 2020

NCCA Safe Church Program, Act for Peace and partners

The NCCA Safe Church Program staff are happy to announce their move to a permanent Melbourne address, from late January 2020 

New office:
Level 6, 608 St Kilda Road, Melbourne VIC.
The Safe Church Program's office will be closed from Christmas through New Year until Monday 13 January 2020. Please expect delays with emails and phone messages during this time.

ICAN has good news and we want to share it with you

The Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons just reached 80 signatories, with 33 states parties! The newest signatory is Nauru, one of our closest neighbours in the Pacific. The treaty will enter into force after it acquires 50 states parties. 

At the Annual General Meeting on 30 October 2019, The Interim General Secretary, Ms Liz Stone, presented an Annual Review for 2018-2019 relating to the activities and programs of the National Council of Churches in Australia.

Hope, Love, Joy and Peace

As we prepare for the Feast of the Nativity and all our Christmas celebrations, we offer you some reflections and resources from our members and their networks.

Transitioning to net zero emissions: What can we learn from the Swedish model?

The ANU Climate Change Institute and the Embassy of Sweden are hosts of this seminar presented by Prof Sverker Sörlin, Professor of Environmental History at the KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm, and co-founder of the KTH Environmental Humanities Laboratory

When: Wednesday 4 December 2019, 4:00 - 5:00 pm
Where: Finkel Theatre, John Curtin School of Medical Research, 131 Garran Road Canberra, ACT