Border force or border farce?
Amnesty International has released a report containing evidence of Australian Government officials paying people smugglers to redirect boats away from Australian waters.
Uniting Church welcomes redress scheme
The President of the Uniting Church in Australia, Stuart McMillan (pictured), has welcomed opposition leader Bill Shorten’s commitment to a national redress scheme for survivors of child sexual abuse in Australian instit
ALP to vote on offshore detention
The Australian Labor Party will vote on a motion to end offshore detention at a caucus meeting on 10 November.
Global march for climate change action
In a little more than a month’s time, hundreds of thousands of people throughout the world will be marching for climate justice.
Women’s group celebrates 80 years of friendship
The Bayswater Uniting Church Friendship Circle celebrated a new milestone this month with its 80th anniversary.
UnitingCare ReGen expands rehab program
Many families affected by crystal methamphetamine, also known as ‘ice’, have expressed concern at the lack of accessible treatment in Victoria.
LGBTI rural support program
Kildonan UnitingCare’s Diversity Project Greater Shepparton has been awarded a GLOBE Community Award for its work with young people who are same sex attracted, sex and/or gender diverse (SSASGD).
Leaders of tomorrow
Tracey Gregory (left) and Anita Marling-Bauer (right) Gawler East Primary School in South Australia has been recognised with the Connections UnitingCare Anti-Poverty Schools award for raising awareness about displaced vi
Foreign workers exploited at Baiada
The Uniting Church is calling on Baiada to improve its labour standards after new allegations surfaced of exploitation of overseas workers.
Anti-Poverty Awards
By TIM LAM What began as a series of fundraising concerts in Melbourne has grown into a not-for-profit organisation that empowers overseas communities to lift themselves out of poverty.
Bridges of Hope
REBECCA BEISLER When Gai Kur Akuei arrived at Brisbane Airport for the Uniting Church’s South Sudanese National Conference he was greeted by members of Nuer Faith Community.
A truck on a mission
TIM LAM The Food Justice Truck is a familiar sight to many pedestrians in the Melbourne CBD.