Social Justice
Samaritans Foundation
Samaritans is the welfare arm of the Diocese, and is one of Australia's largest regional welfare organisations. Samaritans provides a range of services for children, youth, families and those with disabilities.
For more information or donate to this local cause click here to visit Samaritans website.
Environment
The Diocese has established an Environmental Commission in response to a resolution passed at the last Synod requesting the Diocesan Council to explore proposals for enabling sustainable environmental practices to be put into practice within the Diocese.
Commission members:
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Dr Geoff Rigby (Chairman)
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Bill Nicolle
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Dr Kate Barton
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Judy Walsh
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Brian Walsh
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John Hazeldine
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Rev'd Michael Davies
For more information email rigby@hunterlink.net.au
Animal Welfare
The plight of animals is a legitimate concern for the Anglican Church and goes hand in hand with care for creation, to which the Church is committed. There is now a growing number of people who will fight for the animals until they achieve the changes to give animals a decent life.
Animal Welfare
Article of Interest: Mark Watson Sermon
Article of Interest: Rev'd Professor Andrew Linzey preached at Westminster Abbey
Article of Interest: Olga's Sermon