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Church in Amazon looks to implement changes
Five years after the Amazon Synod, members of the region’s Church gathered in Manaus, Brazil, to discuss ways to implement the changes suggested during the meeting in Rome in 2019. Source: Irish Catholic.
Stella Maris UK calls on Government to protect people in fishing industry
After a television documentary accused a Scottish fishing company of modern-day slavery, a Catholic charity is calling on Britain’s Home Office to do more to protect people in the fishing industry. Source: Crux.
Nursing shortage threatens plans to fix aged care sector
A national nursing shortage is wrecking plans to improve aged care despite a looming federal bid to fix the troubled sector, with the deficit likely to double by 2030 as demand for nurses continues to rise. Source: The Age.
Cap on international students to hit ACU
Australian Catholic University says it is “disappointed” in the Albanese Government’s decision to cap the number of international students.
New chapter in the delivery of Catholic social services in South Australia
A new brand, a change in name and a revamped website all make for a new chapter in the delivery of Catholic social services in South Australia. Source: The Southern Cross.
Support centre for homeless gets go ahead thanks to philanthropists
Construction of a new support centre and housing for people experiencing homelessness in Perth is set to commence thanks to the generosity of key Western Australian philanthropists. Source: The eRecord.
Albanese says sexuality and gender identity census questions ‘weren’t appropriate’
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says his Government told the Australian Bureau of Statistics to cancel testing new census questions on sexuality, gender identity and intersex status because they “weren’t appropriate”. Source: ABC News.
Palm Island community marks 100th anniversary of first Mass
Queensland’s Palm Island community marked the 100th anniversary of the first Mass on the island, in a joyful celebration of culture and faith. Source: In The Word.
Pope: The planet is sick but are we listening to this pain?
Rising global temperatures are a sign not just of climate change but a signal the planet is sick, Pope Francis said in a new video announcing his prayer intention for the month of September. Source: NCR Online.