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A CHRISTIAN VISION OF COMPASSION AND HOSPITALITYFOR ASYLUM SEEKERS AND REFUGEES
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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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AUSTRALIAN COMMUNITY SPONSORSHIP 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 CRSA website has a short video of the pilot Group Mentorship Program. View it here. Information on the New Program Intake – Public Information Sessions can be found here. |
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AUSTRALIAN ASYLUM POLICY
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IN THE NEWS What is community detention, and how does it fit into Australia’s larger immigration detention regime? Keeping refugee advocacy alive - new policy briefs on current issues created by JRS Australia and Vinnies NSW Read more |
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MEDIA RELEASE 20 June 2021 ACRT shares vision of new season of community support for refugees and asylum seekers In a meeting at Parliament House in Canberra on Thursday 17th June, a delegation from the Australian Churches Refugee Taskforce (ACRT) met with the office of the Hon Alex Hawke MP Minister for Immigration, Citizenship, Migrant Services and Multicultural Affairs to share the churches’ vision for a new partnership and a new season. Read more |
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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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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. |
