IWD: From Melancholia to Imagination
International Women’s day is always a time to reflect on the courage, endurance and love needed to transform our culture from one of inequality and gender violence to one of true equality. And with women bearing the brunt of violence in our homes, places of work and education and of course in the immigration detention … Continue reading IWD: From Melancholia to Imagination
JPO calls for Vienna-style housing
The JPO has made pre-budget submissions for the 2024-25 Federal and State Budgets. Our submissions focued exclusively on the issue of housing. In light of news that the majority of Australians born now will never be able to buy into the housing market, we call for a complete root-and-branch rethink of our approach to public … Continue reading JPO calls for Vienna-style housing
Screen Tied: Addressing the Impact of Social Media on Young Minds
By Isaac Zammit “The essential question is whether the current information system is contributing to the betterment of the human person; that is, does it make people more spiritually mature, more aware of the dignity of their humanity, more responsible, or more open to others, in particular to the neediest and the weakest.” -Pontifical Council … Continue reading Screen Tied: Addressing the Impact of Social Media on Young Minds
Activities and Programs
Collaborative Action
The Justice and Peace Office works collaboratively with other Catholic organisations, and with people of all faiths and none, to address shared concerns in a range of social justice areas.
Education & Training
The Justice and Peace Office offers a wide variety of training, workshop and education opportunities to individuals, social justice groups and parishes. Contact us to see how we can help you!
Advisory Role
The Justice and Peace Office advises the leaders and agencies of the Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney to enable the Church to respond to social issues from a Catholic perspective.
Sydney Alliance
The Sydney Alliance is a coalition of religious organisations, community groups and trade unions which aims to rebuild civil society to advocate for fairness and justice in Sydney.