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A CHRISTIAN VISION OF COMPASSION AND HOSPITALITYFOR ASYLUM SEEKERS AND REFUGEES
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IN THE MEDIA - immigration detention NCCA General Secretary, Elizabeth Stone, spoke with Sight Magazine saying that the detention and deportation of Serbian tennis star Djokovic has "reminded and informed Australians about the plight of dozens of men in immigration detention in hotels in Darwin, Brisbane and Melbourne." Read the Sight article ‘End indefinite detention of asylum seekers’ Read also: Bishops, rabbis and imams call on Scott Morrison to free asylum seekers (thenewdaily.com.au- 28 January) |
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COMMUNITY SPONSORSHIP OF REFUGEES January 2022 New program commencing July 2022 Thank you to the church groups and individual Australians across the country who rallied to help trail-blaze this new approach by signing up to be part of the Group Mentorship Program for newly arrived refugees. Read more |
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Christians United for Afghanistan It is our hope that as we unite as the Church, we speak boldly to our national government leaders to provide urgent action for the well being of Afghan refugees. |
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AFGHAN REFUGEES We pray for a generous response from Australia to the Afghan situation at this time. Read more |
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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 Community Refugee Sponsorship Initiative has now become an incorporated Australian charity operating under the new name of ‘Community Refugee Sponsorship Australia’ (CRSA). The new organisation launched their website in July 2021. |
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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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Connect with us FOLLOW THE TASKFORCE ON SOCIAL MEDIA FACEBOOK and TWITTER |
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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. |
