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As Christians called to love our neighbour, welcome the stranger, challenge unjust systems, and offer refuge and care to those who are marginalised and in exile.
In response to the Christian call to stand with people who are marginalised, poor and oppressed, we have a responsibility to contribute to the building of societies in which all people are valued and respected. The Uniting Church seeks for each person to have conditions that enable them to thrive and reach their full potential.
Our social justice work is based upon our values and faith, and leads us into advocacy for many areas where human rights are under threat including:
- Refugees
- Prisoner justice
- LGBTIQA+, including marriage equality
- Peacebuilding
- Homelessness
- Marginalised groups
- Victims of human trafficking
Letter Writing Action – Preventing Deepfakes from Causing Harm
Deepfake images generated using AI can be used to cause serious harm, especially when used ...
Deepfake images generated using AI can be used to cause serious harm, especially when used to create sexually exploitive material of children and adults. In a study across 11 countries, at least 1.2 million children disclosed having their images manipulated into sexually explicit deepfakes in the past year. In some countries, this represented as much as 1 in 25 children. While it is possible to regulate the sector, apps, and corporations that enable this abuse, Australia is lagging far behind other countries that have acted. Help by writing to convince the Australian to prevent further harm, and that solutions already exist in other countries that can be explored.
Resource from Uniting Church in Australia, Synod of Victoria and Tasmania, supported by Synod of Queensland, Synod of Western Australia and The Wesley Centre.
Letter Writing Action on Palestine – Israel War
The Uniting Church Synod of Western Australia, and the Synod of Victoria & Tasmania have ...
The Uniting Church Synod of Western Australia, and the Synod of Victoria & Tasmania have prepared a letter writing action, asking the Australian Government to take further measures for peace in Palestine and Israel.
Download the information sheet for further details and suggested points to include in your letter writing advocacy.
Letter Writing Action on PALM Scheme Reforms
A letter writing guide to requesting reforms to the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme ...
A letter writing guide to requesting reforms to the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme for a Fairer Deal for People coming from the Pacific Islands to Work in Australia.
The Sin of Social Injustice- a resource for World Day of Social Justice and the first Sunday in Lent
The Social Justice Commission have prepared a resource for congregations focusing on World Day of ...
The Social Justice Commission have prepared a resource for congregations focusing on World Day of Social Justice (20 February) and readings for the first Sunday in Lent. The resource contains a sermon reflection, and an adaptation of a traditional prayer, both written by Rev Gordon Scantlebury, Chairperson of the Social Justice Commission.
Letter Writing Action – Gambling Advertising on SBS
Unwanted Noise – Gambling Advertising on SBS
SBS has played an essential role in community TV ...
Unwanted Noise – Gambling Advertising on SBS
SBS has played an essential role in community TV for more than 40 years. We feel their screening of gambling advertising does not fit with SBS’s value of contributing to a cohesive society.
Watch Your Language
An introduction to inclusive language, revised in 2022 by the Social Justice Unit. This resource is ...
An introduction to inclusive language, revised in 2022 by the Social Justice Unit. This resource is designed to be helpful for people in ministry, congregation and faith community leaders and participants.