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Friday, 13 January 2023 10:57

An ancient comet approaches

Attention all stargazers

Look up in the morning sky this February. Astronomers advise that we'll be able to get a good look at the passing comet through binoculars.

Friday, 13 January 2023 10:57

Interfaith News

ACU Interfaith Breakfast

The Australian Catholic University (ACU) held its sixth Federal Parliamentary Interfaith Breakfast at the National Press Club, Canberra, on Thursday 24 November. Over 150 guests were present, including dozens of parliamentarians and leaders from a wide diversity of different faiths.

Friday, 02 December 2022 15:24

NCCA Annual Review 2021-2022

2021- 2022

At the Annual General Meeting on 2 November 2022, General Secretary, Ms Liz Stone, presented an Annual Review for 2021-2022 relating to the activities and programs of the National Council of Churches in Australia. 

Wednesday, 30 November 2022 12:39

First Nations

Resources and Report released

  • Explainer: A Constitutionally Guaranteed First Nations Voice

  • Closing the Gap report: four targets going backwards 
Wednesday, 16 November 2022 14:58

First Nations

Recent news

  • 2022 Boyer Lecture by Noel Pearson: "Who we were and who we can be". 

  • 2021-22 Sydney Peace Prize Award: honours Uluru Statement from the Heart
Thursday, 03 November 2022 15:02

First Nations

Mourning Cassius Turvey 

  • Pastoral Statement: Uniting Aboriginal and Islander Christian Congress (UAICC) statement against racial injustice

  • Prayer Vigil: Remembering Cassius Turvey & our First Nations Community. Adelaide SA

Thursday, 22 September 2022 11:46

Our Churches

Online Lecture Evening

The Diocese of the Armenian Church of Australia and New Zealand invites you to an online lecture by His Grace Bishop Daniel.

Historical Background of the Coptic Orthodox Church, Current Challenges & Its Relationship With The Armenian Apostolic Church

When: Wednesday 28 September 2022, 7.00 pm (AEST) 

Thursday, 04 August 2022 12:09

Refugee Support Grant Fund

 

ASSISTANCE FOR VULNERABLE GROUPS UNABLE TO ACCESS AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT SUPPORT

 

 

Statement of Purpose

The National Council of Churches in Australia (NCCA) supports the lives of refugees and people seeking asylum in Australia through the advocacy of the Australian Churches Refugee Taskforce (ACRT). NCCA wishes to assist people seeking asylum and refugees to live in dignity in Australia as independent individuals living their lives to the fullest (John 10:10) and sharing their traditions, skills and talents with us all.

 

 

 

Vision

The NCCA has a Christian vision of compassion, generosity and hospitality for people seeking asylum and refugees in Australia that guides the advocacy work of the ACRT and the establishment of the Refugee Support Grant Fund.

In response to limited resources available for community organisations working with people seeking asylum, waiting on refugee status determination and appeals and with refugees settling as new residents, the Refugee Support Fund will make available grants to enable assistance for these vulnerable groups that are unable to access Australian Government support and assistance or can only access limited government-funded programs and services that meet their needs. A key principle is that every individual seeking protection and safety has an opportunity to live with dignity and be assisted to influence the decisions which shape their life in Australia.

 

GUIDELINES (currently under review)

Applicants should base their proposal for funding on the vision and guidelines as outlined.

 

 

APPLICATION FORM (currently under review)

To be submitted to the NCCA Ltd Board of Directors

Please complete and return electronically to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

Next round date: TBA.

 

 

ENQUIRIES 

All enquiries and applications should be directed to: 

General Secretary 

National Council of Churches in Australia  

Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Connect with us FOLLOW THE TASKFORCE ON SOCIAL MEDIA   FACEBOOK  

CONTACT US


Telephone: (02) 9299 2215

Address: Locked Bag Q199,

QVB NSW 1230

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Tuesday, 02 August 2022 13:34

Refugee Integration and Settlement

 

AN UPDATE ON CRISP

 

Taskforce meeting Thursday 28 July 2022

Community Refugee Integration and Settlement Pilot (CRISP) UPDATE

At the recent ACRT meeting a presentation was given by Blaise Itabelo, CRSA's Community Engagement Manager, giving an update on the CRISP program. The presentation was followed by a Q&A with Blaise and Lisa Button.

This presentation was recorded and can be viewed by clicking the link below or left.

Watch the recording here (27 mins)

CRISP - Community Refugee Integration & Settlement Pilot

  

  • Federal Government program run by CRSA
  • Facilitates support of 1500 people during 2022-2025

The new Community Refugee Integration and Settlement Pilot (CRISP) program enables everyday Australians to play a key role in welcoming and supporting refugee newcomers in line with other international community sponsorship programs.

Find out more and register your interest in being involved.

Group Mentorship Program

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

  • CRSA-led initiative launched in 2020
  • Facilitates support for 350+ people per year 

CRSA welcomes further groups interested in joining this national program, especially in Sydney, Adelaide and Brisbane

A group of al least 5 adults who live near each other welcome and support a refugee household

The household is on a refugee or humanitarian visa with full access to Centrelink, Medicare, Work Rights etc

The group volunteers 10+ hours of support per week between them

Group provides ongoing practical support as required e.g. social connection, assist with driving lessons, finding employment 

Since June 2020 CRSA has mobilised and supported more than 80 mentor groups around the country (comprising around 600 individuals) to work with refugee households in need of additional support.

Read more  

Background:  
 

Community Refugee Sponsorship Australia (CRSA) is an incorporated Australian charity.

Visit the CRSA website: www.refugeesponsorship.org.au  

 
   
  

 

Connect with us FOLLOW THE TASKFORCE ON SOCIAL MEDIA   FACEBOOK  

CONTACT US


Telephone: (02) 9299 2215

Address: Locked Bag Q199,

QVB NSW 1230

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Wednesday, 01 June 2022 17:39

Refugee Week 2022

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19 - 25 June 2022

2022 Theme – Healing

Hit the reset button on how we behave towards one another. Healing can occur through storytelling, through community and also through realisation of our intrinsic interconnectedness as individuals.  

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