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Survivor voice included in redress scheme governance
Victims and survivors of institutional child sexual abuse will have a greater say in how the national redress scheme operates with the appointment of a representative to be included in future governance decisions. Source: The Australian.
Remote NT community finally gets its giant cross
After more than a decade, a vision to build a giant cross in a remote Aboriginal community in Central Australia has become a reality. Source: ABC News.
Catholic sector warns against scrapping default benefits
Patients would face higher out-of-pocket costs and reduced care choice if default benefits are abolished, Catholic Health Australia has warned.
Where there is too much ‘I’ there is too little God: Pope
In his Sunday Angelus address, Pope Francis warned that “spiritual arrogance” can lead to adoration of one’s ego instead of God. Source: CNA.
Vatican renews China deal on bishops
The Vatican has announced it has renewed its agreement with China on the appointment of bishops, extending a deal struck in 2018. Source: The Tablet.
Archbishop backs Equal Opportunity Act amendment
Melbourne Archbishop Peter A. Comensoli has backed the Coalition’s proposal to amend Victoria’s Equal Opportunity Act to allow religious schools to hire staff on the basis of faith. Source: Guardian Australia.
CHA: Nobody should be left behind in future pandemics
Catholic Health Australia says Peter Shergold’s findings about the way Australia handled the COVID pandemic reminds society of its duty to look after the most vulnerable.
Social justice advocate takes on new national role
Long-time Brisbane-based social justice advocate Peter Arndt has commenced a new role as director of the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference’s Office for Justice, Ecology and Peace. Source: ACBC Media Blog.
Writing the playbook on playgroups
Australian Catholic University has partnered with Playgroup Australia to help develop a national Playgroup Statement outlining the purpose, benefits and future direction of playgroups.