The video explores the importance of recognizing and amplifying the Aboriginal voice in Australia, beginning with the historical misconception of the land being empty when British colonial settlers arrived in 1788. This led to generations of neglect despite the Aboriginal people's 60,000-year-old civilization. The video discusses the exclusion of the Aboriginal voice in the Australian Constitution and policies of cultural assimilation in the early 1900s. It highlights the 1967 amendment recognizing Indigenous peoples and ongoing support from religious groups. The establishment of the Aboriginal Tent Embassy symbolizes Indigenous advocacy, and the video mentions advisory bodies like NACC and ATSIC. It concludes by emphasizing the need for local Aboriginal voice committees to address disparities, marking a monumental step in recognizing and addressing the needs of Australia's Indigenous population.

For some time now, I have been convinced that I will cast a ‘Yes’ vote in the upcoming Referendum on the Voice.

In this unique feature documentary, titled David Attenborough: A Life On Our Planet, the celebrated naturalist reflects upon both the defining moments of his lifetime and the devastating changes he has seen. Coming to Netflix October 4 2020, the film addresses some of the biggest challenges facing life on our planet, providing a snapshot of global nature loss in a single lifetime. With it comes a powerful message of hope for future generations as Attenborough reveals the solutions to help save our planet from disaster.

In Father Jim McKeon's reflection on 'Why vote no to the Aboriginal Voice,' he discusses several reasons people might consider voting against the proposed Voice to Parliament in an upcoming referendum. He mentions that past consulted bodies, like NATSIC, have existed before, implying that this initiative may not be entirely novel. Additionally, he raises the valid concern that no institution, including The Voice, can fully represent every indigenous person, and suggests that certain outcomes, such as closing the gap in health and education, might be more effectively achieved at the state level.

'A voice for the voiceless a modern day parable' reflects on a moment of courage and empathy amidst a sea of indifference during their commute. On crutches due to knee surgery, the author occupied a disabled seat on the train when a heavily pregnant woman boarded. As fellow passengers remained engrossed in their screens, seemingly oblivious, the author felt compelled to act. Overcoming their own fear and hesitation, they raised their voice, requesting a seat for the pregnant woman. While most passengers ignored the plea, one man, engrossed in reading his Bible, responded with kindness, offering his seat. This incident highlights the often-overlooked reality that many vulnerable individuals, especially the voiceless, suffer in silence, and it calls upon us to be observant and care for those without a voice.

At the heart of Pope Francis’ document on the Environ ment, Laudatio Si, is Saint Francis of Assisi. Saint Francis is one of the first Christians concerned with the environ ment. Born in 1181. Saint Francis modelled a new way of living that radically shook the foundations of the church of the time. Saint Francis moved away from the upper rich merchant class which was emerging in European culture of the 12th century or “Majors”, and embraced a life with the lower class or “Minors”.

Song by Ellie Goulding & Steven Price. Is it really over?The echoes just seem to get longer. How did we get here?There was so much love in us. And all I have left is my faith. I can change.

We invite you to join the St Patrick’s community in praying the rosary for the Pope’s intention which is: praying for the Church, that she may adopt listening and dialogue as a lifestyle at every level, and allow herself to be guided by the Holy Spirit towards the peripheries of the world. As a community, we aim for 1,000 Rosaries for the entire month of October. We invite you to pray with us and log in your pledge in our website www.stpatschurchhill.org as a visible sign of the power of prayer and an encouragement to others to participate in this Marian crusade.

Saint Francis in the 1219 traveled to Egypt to engage with the Islamic sultan Al Kamil during the crusades. Francis went to seek peace. After Francis had approached the Christian generals, they rejected him. Francis stayed in the camp with Sultan in dialogue. There was a mutual understanding and appreciation of each other.

Brown emphasizes that courage involves showing up and being seen, even when the outcome is uncertain. Drawing from her extensive research, she identifies four key skill sets for building courage: vulnerability, clarity of values, trust, and resilience. She highlights the importance of resilience in getting back up after experiencing setbacks and failures, emphasizing that courage often involves falling down but having the strength to rise again.

Bishop Vincent Long, during the launch of the social justice statement 'Listen, Love, Live' in August 2023, emphasized the importance of recognizing the contributions and experiences of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples within the Church and the broader Australian community. He began by recalling Pope John Paul II's words from 1986, highlighting the significance of justice, respect for cultural diversity, and protection of the dignity and heritage of Indigenous Australians. Bishop Long stressed that despite several decades passing since those words were spoken, the need for non-Indigenous Australians, especially Australian Catholics, to joyfully receive the contributions of First Nations peoples remains relevant.