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.
We have a particular responsibility in our society when it comes to responding to issues related to people seeking asylum and refugees.
The Uniting Church advocates for a just response to the needs of refugees that recognises Australia’s responsibilities as a wealthy global citizen, upholds the human rights and safety of all people, and is based on just and humane treatment, including non-discriminatory practices and accountable, transparent processes.
The Uniting Church in Australia is a long-standing advocate of the just treatment of people seeking asylum.
We have been consistently vocal on the need for:
Visit our Media Releases page to view our stance on prominent issues related to refugees and asylum seekers. You can also read about what the Uniting Church said about Asylum Seekers and Refugees.
For resources, statements, submissions and other information about the Uniting Church’s work in this area visit UnitingJustice’s Refugees and Asylum Seekers.
We are a member of the WA Refugee & People Seeking Asylum Network which includes the following organisations:
Phone: (08) 9260 9800 or 1300 736 692
Postal Address: GPO Box M952, Perth WA 6843
Physical Address: 85-89 Edward St, Perth
Email: wasynod@wa.uca.org.au
The Uniting Church Western Australia acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands and waters on which we live and work. The Uniting Church Centre sits on the lands of the Wadjuk Nyungar people and we pay our respect to their Elders past, present and emerging. We acknowledge the Nyungar people as the sovereign First Peoples of this place.
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