World Interfaith Harmony Week, observed annually on the first week of February, encourages tolerance, respect and peace between people of different faiths.
The initiative was adopted by the United Nations in 2010 and called on faith communities to engage in a dialogue based on two fundamental commandments: love of God, and love of neighbour. These two commandments lie at ...
In Australia around 2.5 million people over the age of 15 will experience homelessness at some point in their lives.
A recent Productivity Commission report into emergency housing services has indicated that one in four of these individuals experiencing homelessness, or at risk of homelessness, are being turned away from emergency accommodation.
Australia’s human rights record is under the international spotlight once again following the release of Human Rights Watch’s (HRW) latest report.
The 2016 World Report, released on Thursday, reviews the human rights practices in more than 90 countries throughout the last 12 months.
The report acknowledged Australia’s solid record of protecting civil and political rights and its vibrant ...
Wesley College principal Helen Drennen was made a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in the Australia Day Honours list announced on January 26.
Dr Drennen, who has been principal at the 150-year-old Uniting Church School since 2003, was recognised for her service to secondary education through leadership roles, to professional bodies and to the community leadership.
Uniting Church President Stuart McMillan has called for a national conversation on sovereignty for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in his Survival Day message.
Mr McMillan said 26 January is a time for Australians to reflect on the extraordinary courage and contributions of Aboriginal people.
“On this day, I encourage you to celebrate the resilience of our First Peoples, ...
Australian grandmothers are uniting together with one simple message to the federal government: release all refugee children from detention centres.
Grandmothers Against the Detention of Refugee Children (GADRC) is a growing movement of Australian grandmothers protesting against the government’s treatment of asylum seekers.
Dressed in purple outfits, scarves and sashes, the women are a prominent sight ...
UnitingCare Victoria and Tasmania is calling on locals to support the annual Pancake Day event on Tuesday, 9 February.
Pancake lovers will heat up their frypans to make a difference to people’s lives, with every dollar raised going towards UnitingCare programs to support people living in crisis.
Since 2002, kind-hearted pancake lovers have raised $1.3 million for vital UnitingCare services ...
UnitingCare Harrison is again working in partnership with Knox Council for the second annual BIG Sleepover fundraiser on Saturday 5 March at Wally Tew Reserve, Ferntree Gully.
Organisers are inviting families, local businesses, churches, schools and sporting clubs to come together and pitch a tent while raising money to support UnitingCare Harrison.
Sharon Wolstenholme, acting CEO of UnitingCare Harrison, ...
Long-standing links between the Uniting Church in Australia and its partner church, the United Church of Papua New Guinea (UCPNG), will soon be renewed.
UnitingWorld volunteer Rev Dr Paul Tonson will return to Papua New Guinea in March to teach for six months at Rarongo Theological College’s School of Theology and Mission (STM).
By Ben Grundy
The Uniting Church’s social housing ministry is set to be supported with greater resourcing and expertise in an ambitious plan to strategically coordinate social housing projects from throughout the synod.
In partnership with a specialist advisory team, the Church will work towards a considered long-term approach for supporting communities most in need of social housing.
By Nigel Tapp
The UnitingCare Network Project’s Project Control Group (PCG) expects to make some significant announcements relating to a new network structure before the end of this month.
In June last year the Synod Standing Committee (SSC) established the PCG as part of a new strategic direction for the 25 UnitingCare agencies within the network.
Former World War II pilot George Flack denies that he is a hero – but the people of France disagree.
In December last year the 93-year-old was presented with the Legion of Honour, France’s highest military award, for his participation in liberating France from the Germans.
Mr Flack flew more than 40 flights over France, sometimes in horrendous conditions, ...
