After the Intervention
The Northern Territory National Emergency Response (also known as ‘the Intervention’) was introduced by the Howard government in 2007. Michael O’Connor reflects on the Intervention through the insights contained in a new anthology by Rosie Scott and Dr Anita Heiss.
Backyard Becomes Field of Dreams
Have you ever wanted to know what the future might hold for someone else?
BISHOP BILL WRIGHT: Today’s Martyrs
It is a very troubled world. The longrunning conflicts in South Sudan and Somalia continue. There’s conflict in Ukraine and terror in Nigeria. And of course there’s war in Syria and Iraq, to say nothing of so many other scenes of violence great and small.
Home Wasn’t Built In A Day
Moving out of home is a milestone of independence for Nigel Bates, a 33 year old Newcastle resident living with an intellectual disability. Nigel described himself as, “a little birdy who didn’t want to leave his mother’s nest”, however is now a ‘house-proud’ tenant, settled into his new home and encouraging others living with disability to move towards an independent lifestyle.
Affordable Housing: A National Issue That Requires a National Response
As our cover story this month highlights, the importance of affordable housing and the impact it has on people’s wellbeing, is of major significance. Senior Policy Officer at Catholic Social Services Australia, Liz de Chastel, examines the affordable housing crisis in Australia in light of the Federal Budget.
The Federal Budget and The Vulnerable
Director of CatholicCare Social Services Hunter-Manning, Helga Smit, reflects on the 2015-16 Budget and how it will impact on the most vulnerable in our local community.
Responding To The Suffering Of Others
One of our most difficult and confronting tasks as human beings is to respond effectively to those who are suffering. Sensitivity and gentleness on our part may play a crucial role in transforming brokenness and suffering into wholeness and healing. Yet, despite our sincere and best intentions to help, inappropriate responses may sometimes only make someone’s suffering worse.
Unforgettable Nepal
Many Australians have experienced the unique nature of Nepal. Paul Maguire reflects on the recently earthquake-ravaged nation, which some see as a kind of spiritual cradle, and wonders who amongst us will not just remember, but contribute to its longterm reconstruction.
