Wesley Mission Victoria appoints new CEO
Wesley Mission Victoria has appointed Paul Linossier as its new Chief Executive Officer. Mr Linossier joins Wesley Mission Victoria from Our Watch, where he served as the inaugural CEO since 2013.
President launches Syrian Refugee Appeal
The Syrian conflict has been described as the largest humanitarian crisis in a generation. Almost half of Syria’s population have either sought sanctuary in another country or are internally displaced.
Freedom for journalists
Two Al-Jazeera journalists jailed for disseminating ‘false news’ and aiding a terrorist group have been pardoned by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi.
UnitingCare agencies receive financial boost
Share has pledged just under $1 million to more than 20 UnitingCare agencies throughout Victoria and Tasmania.
Music for David concerts
Music For David is an Uniting AgeWell program set up in memory of Rev David Hodges AM.
Fruit, veggies and exploitation
A Four Corners investigation earlier this year revealed that overseas workers are being trafficked to Australia and forced to work long hours for low pay.
International Day of Peace
The world is today witnessing the largest refugee crisis since World War II. Conflict, civil war and persecution have forced nearly 60 million people to flee their homes and seek safety elsewhere.
Marching for climate justice
The Uniting Church in Australia will officially support the People’s Climate Marches taking place around Australia and the world in November.
Justice and International Mission unit convention
More than 100 people gathered at the Centre for Theology and Ministry last weekend for the annual Justice and International Mission unit convention.
Malcolm Turnbull – Australia’s newest Prime Minister
By Tim Lam Australia will have a new Prime Minister following the dramatic leadership spill on Monday night.
Uniting Church supports Syrian refugees
The Australian Government’s decision to increase Australia’s refugee intake by 12,000 has galvanised advocacy groups and community members into action.
Great things, great love.
By Cath Taylor Mother Theresa is credited with saying: “We cannot do great things, only small things with great love.” Sometimes, perhaps we can do both.