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About SPC
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Our Mission
Striving for social justice expresses a core element of Christian belief.
Our Values
To help develop social policies more clearly based on justice, compassion and solidarity with the poor and distressed.
Our Goal
SPC offers a forum to renew vision for 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 SPC. Become a Member
Do you have a passion for creating a better world? Consider supporting us financially. Click to Donate
Updated: 12 March 2010
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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 for 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. Click for launch flyer.More information.
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 This is What we Said
'Former Chief Justice of the Family Court of Australia, Professor Alastair Nicholson, attacks new legislation as failing to remove the “draconian features of the Northern Territory Emergency Response” with the Intervention.’
ORDER FORM to buy This Is What We Said - Click
Press release about Prof. Nicholson’s address - Click
Press release about This is what we said - Click
Launches by Alastair Nicholson & others - Click
 Pope's fighting words for a world in crisis
By Bruce Duncan C.Ss.R
Click HERE to read this article
Click HERE to read Pope Benedict’s message for World Peace Day
 Reflections on Pope Benedict’s encyclical
Caritas in Veritate
SPC sponsored a public forum on November 19 with three guest speakers: Melbourne's Anglican Archbishop, Philip Freier; Julie Edwards, CEO of Jesuit Social Services; and Rufus Black, Master of Ormond College.
Click HERE to listen to the reflections
Click the RSS or itunes icon to subscribe to the
SPC podcast
 Launch of the Yarra Institute for Religion and Social Policy
with Hon Brian Howe
Click HERE to listen to Professor Howe's address.
Click HERE to see a video segment. Click the RSS or itunes icon to subscribe to the Yarra Institute podcast
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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
Yarra Institute ABN: 41 920 916 986
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NEWS & VIEWS
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March 2010
SPC Newsletter
The paradox of religion in Australia
plus invite to members' consultation
Click below to subscribe to the SPC Newsletter.
NEW
SPC to Nuclear Disarmament workshop
by Bill Frilay
Religion to help mobilise action for nuclear disarmament (20 Feb.2010) Click.
NEW
Housing crisis in West Heidelberg: appeal from Exodus Community (7 March 2010). Click
NEW
Rosemary Goldie and Santamaria by Bruce Duncan (10 March 2010)
Response from Gerard Henderson, and rejoinder by Bruce Duncan
The Global Financial Crisis: Opportunity for Transformation by Prof. John Langmore Please click for the podcast. Click for the transcript.
Reintroduction of the Racial Discrimination Act - "Will they be heard?"
Click here for full report
Slavery in Australia - in a suburb or town near you. What ACRATH does. (click)
POSITION PAPER
On Climate Change by Bill Frilay (25/5/09) Click
ICNND Report on Nuclear Non-Proliferation, by Bill Frilay (31 Jan 2010) Click
SUBMISSIONS
Inquiry on Nuclear Weapons and Arms by Bill Frilay and by Wes Campbell click
Previous Articles
Reflections on Iraq War by Prof. Brian Johnstone
Click HERE for a review of the talk.
Global warming
with Dr Geoff Lacey and Rev Stephen Ames More
John O Fox, Making taxation more equitable More
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Conferences & Events
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Click for more information about these and other events
Healing and Hospitality on Aboriginal Land - Lenten Series 2010
Micah Challenge Training Day and Toolkit Launch . Saturday 17 April, 9.30am-3.30pm.
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