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Are you passionate about better mental health outcomes, increased awareness and reduced stigma around mental health issues in Australia's CALD communities?  

The Mental Health Foundation Australia (MHFA) invites applications from all members of the community who represent one Australia's many multicultural communities.

Preparing Optimistically for Christmas.

Gracious God,

We give thanks, as with optimistic hearts, we are once again renewed by the Nativity scene of Christmas....

Advent Journey of Faith

On the Second Sunday of Advent, the Gospel reading (Mark 1:1-8)  commences with... "prepare a way of the Lord and make his paths straight".  We are reminded that the Advent journey is a journey of faith not just a journey to Bethlehem.  

But now God has set the members, each one of them, in the body just as He pleased. 1 Corinthians 12:18  

Comfort, comfort my people, says your God. Isaiah 40:1

6 December 2020 is the second Sunday of Advent. 

Dr Mehindi Hassan and his fellow doctors treat thousands of Rohingya refugees everyday, helping to shape peaceful futures.

 In the Media

• Human Rights Commission report on immigration detention
• High Court rejects Minister Dutton's attempt to stop asylum seekers suing for neglect

This year has been a very different year for us all. Adult survivors of complex trauma find that situations and emotions are more challenging during the holiday season. The Blue Knot Foundation offers advice on Self care and Reaching Out this holiday season.

"...glad tidings of great joy I bring to you and all mankind."  

While shepherds watched their flocks by night, Nahum Tate (1700)

As we prepare for the second week of Advent and the coming Feast of the Nativity, we share some further reflections, resources and some joyful storytelling.

World Council of Churches

• Essay competition: Future of Interreligious Dialogue - closes: 15 January 2021
• New publication – Mission Rediscovered: Transforming Disciples
• WCC Christmas message 2020