Our Mission
The imperative to strive for social
justice expresses one of the core
elements of Christian belief.
Our Values
To help develop social policies
more clearly based on social
justice, equity, compassion and
solidarity with the poor and
distressed. Many others of course
share these values, including
secular and non-Christian groups,
with whom SPC hopes to
copperate.
Our Goal
SPC offers a forum in which to
help develop a revewed vision
of a more just Australia.
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SUPPORT US
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Do you feel strongly about improving Australian social policy? Then join
Social Policy Connections.
Click here to Join SPC.
Do you have a passion for creating
a better world? Then support us
financially.
Click here to Donate to SPC
SPC is open to collaborate with
groups and organisations which
share its goals.
If you have skills to offer, we would be pleased to talk with you.
Let your contribution live on after you. Click here to make a Bequest to SPC.
Site updated:
4 September 2008
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WELCOME
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is an independent, ecumenical organisation, motivated and informed by Christian social thinking.
Our purpose is to expand awareness of social justice issues in Australia and overseas, and to influence public policy for the benefit of all people, especially the most disadvantaged. SPC is not aligned with any political party. Click here to view our brochure.
As a result of an initiative by members of SPC, the Yarra Institute for Religion and Social Policy has been established as a research body hosted at Yarra Theological Union at Box Hill, Melbourne.
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In collaboration with Yarra Theological Union, Social Policy Connections has recently set up a new research body, the Yarra Institute for Religion and Social Policy. It has been warmly welcomed into the newly refurbished graduate centre at YTU in Box Hill. The specialist social justice library has also found a new home there, allowing students more ready access. As the new Institute and SPC share staff and resources, SPC has also moved into a room in the graduate centre. We are most grateful to the Jesuit community in Richmond parish for hospitably accommodating SPC for nearly two years.
Our new street address: 34 Bedford St, Box Hill VIC 3128
Mail: PO Box 505 Box Hill, VIC 3128
Phones: SPC: (03) 9890 1077; Mobile: 0432 991 085
Email: admin@socialpolicyconnections.com.au
Yarra Institute: (03) 9899 4777
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NEWS & VIEWS
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August Newsletter
The human race has embarked on an unprecedented conversation about the future of human wellbeing. It is also urgent, for it unfortunately true to say that the fate of millions of people may well depend on the outcomes.
Previous Newsletters
POSITION STATEMENT
Australia's Overseas Aid and Development Strategy by Bill Frilay (posted 26 August 08)
SPC will develop a range of Position Statements on key issues. This is the first. Click here.
ARTICLES BY MEMBERS
New Form of Trafficking
Chief Federal Magistrate, John Pascoe, warns of trafficking in unborn babies. Summarised by Emmy Silvius (posted 26 August 08) Click here.
Brisbane protest against Raytheon, Iraq war.
Pope Benedict urges active non-violence, as protesters faced trial for 'exorcisms' against the arms giant. Bruce Duncan. Click (posted 6 August 08).
Previous Articles
BOOK REVIEWS
SPC will review important new books regularly and invites readers to submit reviews to our editor.
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Conferences & Events
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Click here for more info
21 September
Multifaith Healing conference 'Sharing our Space'
23 September
Pax Christi's Claudette Werleigh, "Peacebuilding in Africa"
2 October
Hilary Charlesworth, "Future of Human Rights"
17 October
Edinburgh 2010 - John Prior SVD on centenary of World Mission Conference
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