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A CHRISTIAN VISION OF COMPASSION AND HOSPITALITYFOR ASYLUM SEEKERS AND REFUGEES
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MEDIA STATEMENT 12 May 2021 BUDGET 2021-22: ACRT notes that refugees/asylum seekers "no better off" ACRT Chair, Rob Floyd, in an Eternity News article, comments on the Australian Government continuing to invest in offshore and onshore detention. The Refugee Council of Australia has a full budget summary. Read more |
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WHAT'S IN A NUMBER? May 2021 A safe home for all refugees What has happened to the 4183 people affected by Australia's offshore processing policy, since 13 August 2012? ACRT Chairperson, Rob Floyd, looks at the numbers representing people who have come to Australia seeking safety. Each one seeking hope for the future. Read more |
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MEDIA RELEASE 20 July 2020 ACRT Seeks assurances to reduce detention health risks In an urgent letter to the Acting Chief Medical Officer Professor Paul Kelly and the Minister for Health, Mr Greg Hunt, the ACRT has sought urgent assurances from the responsible government public health authorities that the people at detention centres have safe accommodation during the continuing COVID-19 pandemic. Read more |
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COMMUNITY 3 June, 2019 Community Sponsorship Scheme From Lisa Button, Director of Community Refugee Sponsorship Initiative. This paper outlines in detail CRSI’s vision for a future community sponsorship scheme in Australia as undertaken in Canada. Read the full report |
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DIGNITY NOT DESTITUTION Around 12,000 people seeking asylum in Australia may be at risk of losing core services and financial support due to Government changes in the Status Resolution Support Services. The SRSS is a regular payment to help with basic living costs for those who live in Australia awaiting a decision about their immigration status. |
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COMMUNITY SPONSORSHIP TO AUSTRALIA The ACRT, together with Save the Children, Refugee Council, Amnesty International and Welcome to Australia are recommending guiding principles for the new Community Support Program (CSP). This will enable members of the Australian community to sponsor visas for refugees who wish to rebuild their lives in Australia. |
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PLEASE CONSIDER A DONATION Your donation will be used to support the various campaigns of the Australian Churches Refugee Taskforce. To make a donation by credit card, over the phone. Call our freecall number on 1800 025 101. |
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CONTACT US Telephone: (02) 9299 2215 Address: Locked Bag Q199, QVB NSW 1230 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
