Some common myths and the factual realities

Some common myths and the factual realities

Unfortunately for the asylum seekers detained in our detention centres, and those trying to come to Australia, our governments, and certain sections of the Australian media, have successfully spread myths concerning them that have become entrenched in the minds of a...
Some Claims and Facts regarding the Medevac Bill

Some Claims and Facts regarding the Medevac Bill

The Medevac Bill was passed by Parliament; the suicides of detainees due to physical and/or mental problems continue and ‘hundreds’ of detainees have not entered Australia.  But Minister Dutton’s opposition to it continues for spurious reasons.  One needs to...
The harsh reality of onshore immigration detention in Australia

The harsh reality of onshore immigration detention in Australia

Because of the inhuman conditions and treatment of detainees in our Offshore detention centres, we can overlook the deliberately harsh conditions of our onshore immigration detention.  The following description given by Jesuit Social Services describes the grim...
Winter newsletter out now

Winter newsletter out now

What’s in this issue Results of the recent election through the lens of an asylum seeker 8 most urgent changes needed for decency in the way we treat people seeking asylum Does religion make any difference to a new Government led by Scott Morrison? Employment...
Trivia Night

Trivia Night

Come and join a table or make a table of 8-10 people at our annual fundraising Trivia Night 7.30pm, Friday 23 August 2019 St. Mary’s Parish Hall 59 Holyrood St Hampton VIC 3188 $25 per person tea and coffee provided BYO food and drinks Contact: Colette 9598 7329...