Health
Health
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Catholic sector calls for more at-home care
A major new report from Catholic Health Australia calls on the Commonwealth Government to unlock funding to allow more Australians to be treated at home.
Human Rights
Human Rights
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Archbishop welcomes plan to tackle modern slavery
Sydney Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP has welcomed a commitment by the New South Wales Government to finally enact legislation passed by Parliament to provide greater protection for the victims of modern slavery. Source: Sydney Archdiocese.
Charity
Charity
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Donations increase as number of people giving drops
Australians might have upped their charitable giving by $265 million between 2016 and 2018, but the number of people giving is continuing to drop, new data shows. Source: Pro Bono News.
Housing
Housing
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Groups fear COVID-induced spike in homelessness
More than 300 community groups have warned tens of thousands of Australian families could be left homeless if the Morrison Government does not boost support for social housing projects in this year’s Budget. Source: ABC News.
Opinion
Opinion
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Mobile phones a lifeline for detainees
Though disguised in beige words, legislation to ban mobile phones from people being held in immigration detention centres is a knife held at the throat of Australian decency, writes Fr Andrew Hamilton SJ. Source: Eureka Street.
Education
Education
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Today’s lesson is about being a better teacher
A Brisbane Catholic school teacher has launched a podcast to help teachers to “master their craft” through listening to the stories of beginner and experienced educators. Source: The Catholic Leader.
Family Violence
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Funding boost will increase crisis accommodation
About 6000 women and children needing to escape family violence each year will have access to hundreds of new safe places across the country under a $60 million initiative. Source: News.com.au.
Vatican
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New encyclical doesn't promote one world government: Cardinal
One of Pope Francis’s top aides insists the Pope’s new encyclical on human fraternity has nothing to do with some critics' concerns that it’s about one-world government and watering down religious differences. Source: Crux.
United States
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Cathedral vandalised in California
A Chaldean Catholic cathedral in California was defaced on the weekend, with swastikas, an upside-down cross, and other messages spray-painted on the church’s doors and entryways. Source: CNA.
Media Releases
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