Ten years bringing hope to dark places
Prison chaplains are Christ’s ambassadors to those in prison, taking the good news that reconciliation with God is possible for everyone, even (or especially) from dark place.
Cost-of-living budget measures don’t go far enough: social welfare organisations
Social welfare organisations are pleased with the direction of this year’s budget but say raises to welfare payments aren’t adequate.
Struggles for poor to continue as cost of living rises
The government could be doing more to help the most disadvantaged among us as the cost of living rises, Anglican social justice organisations say.
God can work in ex-prisoners through you, he might just work in you as well
Leaving prison can be an uncertain and difficult time. Returning to the community is not always the positive experience many hope it will be, especially when housing is in short supply.
‘Band-Aid’ budget payments fail to address real issues driving poverty: BSL, Anglicare
ANGLICAN social justice organisations have criticised one-off $250 payments promised in the federal budget for Australians accessing social support payments, saying they fail to fix underlying problems.
Call for donations for flood-hit churches to help communities
Anglicans have been urged to give generously to support flood recovery efforts in NSW and Queensland after the region was hit by torrential rain.