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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

Saturday January 28

Justice & Advocacy Justice & Advocacy
To the Red Sea and back again: representing Indigenous Anglicans at COP27

Aunty Dr Rose Elu Tuesday 20 December 2022
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Anglicare Bunyas Rugby League

Howie Vandyke Tuesday 6 December 2022
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ACSQ first church nationally to officially partner with referendum campaign organisation

Michelle McDonald Friday 2 December 2022
Justice & Advocacy Justice & Advocacy
Implementing our RAP in relationship with First Nations businesses and artists

Dr Stephen Hart Thursday 1 December 2022

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Uluru Statement canvas delights Cathedral Peace Day attendees

Michelle McDonald Wednesday 19 October 2022
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On Earth festival

Peter Branjerdporn Wednesday 19 October 2022
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Trailblazing judge inspires WestMAC First Nations students to daydream big

Michelle McDonald Tuesday 18 October 2022
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“A glimpse of heaven On Earth”: hundreds embrace the joy of diversity

Michelle McDonald Friday 14 October 2022

Films & TV Films & TV
Franklin

The Rev'd Canon Gary Harch Friday 14 October 2022
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Hit On Earth festival returns

Michelle McDonald Tuesday 27 September 2022
Homilies & Addresses Homilies & Addresses
Anglican Indigenous Network: Lambeth Conference 2022

Aunty Dr Rose Elu Tuesday 20 September 2022
International International
Prof. Anne Pattel-Gray urges: “include ancient wisdom and knowledge of First Nations people”

World Council of Churches Wednesday 7 September 2022

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Conserving our native macadamia trees with Cultural Support Worker, Russell

Russell Bennet Tuesday 6 September 2022
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We'd love to have more First Nations Peoples join us!

Howie Vandyke Monday 22 August 2022
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Library stocktake sparks new Reconciliation initiatives

Monday 22 August 2022
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Referendum question on the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice proposed

Michelle McDonald Wednesday 10 August 2022

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Thathiu Thoeythupoegay (The Lord's Prayer)

Aunty Dr Rose Elu Friday 29 July 2022
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Pilgrimage to the Waddananggu community

Angie Mooney Tuesday 28 June 2022
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Buiyaw Thoethupoegay (The Coming of The Light prayer)

Aunty Dr Rose Elu Thursday 23 June 2022
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Are we tokenists, allies or accomplices for Jesus?

The Rev'd Andrew Schmidt Thursday 23 June 2022

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When Aaron met the Aunties

Aaron Vidya Sagar Wednesday 22 June 2022
Homilies & Addresses Homilies & Addresses
TSS Yarning Circle launch

Matthew Dalton Friday 10 June 2022
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Torres Strait Islander parishioners celebrate Mabo Day

Friday 10 June 2022
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The Mabo case 30 years on: still an icon of rightness and fairness

Aunty Dr Rose Elu Wednesday 1 June 2022

Spotlight Q&A Spotlight Q&A
Q&A with MaMu woman, Christian and WestMAC Learning Innovator – Indigenous Perspectives, Phyllis Marsh

Phyllis Marsh Saturday 28 May 2022
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Archbishop's National Reconciliation Week 2022 message

Archbishop Phillip Aspinall AC Wednesday 25 May 2022
Spotlight Q&A Spotlight Q&A
Q&A with TSS Old Boy, Indigenous Liaison Officer, cricketer and proud Ngemba man, Matthew Dalton

Matthew Dalton Friday 29 April 2022
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Q&A with Mununjali man, ASC Director of Indigenous Education and father of nine, Uncle Paul Paulson

Uncle Paul Paulson Wednesday 13 April 2022

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From The Heart welcomes Budget commitment to fund a referendum on First Nations constitutional recognition

Monday 4 April 2022
Homilies & Addresses Homilies & Addresses
Mothering Sunday: 27 March 2022 – St John’s East Malvern (Melbourne)

Aunty Dr Rose Elu Thursday 31 March 2022
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SEQ Anglicans mark Australia’s Overshoot Day with bell tolling in churches and hymn singing outside Trevor Evans’ electoral office

Michelle McDonald Wednesday 23 March 2022
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The Southport School Indigenous Program

Sunday 20 March 2022

Faith book reflections Faith book reflections
The book I have given away the most and why: Peter Branjerdporn

Peter Branjerdporn Friday 18 March 2022
Reflections Reflections
Complexity in understanding Country and culture

The Rev'd Canon Glenn Loughrey Tuesday 8 March 2022
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Holmes is where the heart is

Monday 21 February 2022
Features Features
Aboriginal Tent Embassy: the world’s longest ongoing First Nations land rights vigil

Michelle McDonald Monday 21 February 2022

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New St John’s College residents welcomed by Jagera Traditional Custodians

Dr Kelly Phelan Monday 21 February 2022
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Change the date: being allies with our First Nations peoples

Sue Cooke Tuesday 8 February 2022
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#ChangeTheHeart 2022: invitation from the Archbishop

Archbishop Phillip Aspinall AC Tuesday 21 December 2021
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What does Reconciliation mean to you?

Tuesday 14 December 2021

Sunday Devotions Sunday Devotions
Sunday Devotion: 5 December 2021, Second Sunday of Advent

Aunty Dr Rose Elu Tuesday 30 November 2021
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Diocesan community set to celebrate the launch of new Reconciliation Action Plan

Michelle McDonald Tuesday 16 November 2021
Homilies & Addresses Homilies & Addresses
2021 Brisbane Peace Lecture

Professor Chris Barrie Tuesday 5 October 2021
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Online prayer vigil for Aboriginal Deaths in Custody

Common Grace Monday 20 September 2021

Features Features
Aboriginal art practices, stories and symbols

Lalania Tusa Fa’aaefili Tuesday 31 August 2021
Spotlight Q&A Spotlight Q&A
Q&A with Wiradjuri man and St John’s College student, Eden Monypenny

Eden Monypenny Tuesday 24 August 2021
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A surprising letter discovery

Sandra King OAM Monday 23 August 2021
Spotlight Q&A Spotlight Q&A
Q&A with Anglicare Cultural Support Worker and Ngandawal Minjungbal man, Ben Travers

Benjamin Travers Monday 26 July 2021

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Connecting our young people to culture

Tuesday 6 July 2021
Features Features
"Animals in the sky, animals on the land and animals in the ocean”

Lisa Cleverly Monday 5 July 2021
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NAIDOC Week 2021: ‘Heal Country!’

Sandra King OAM Tuesday 29 June 2021
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Celebrating National Reconciliation Week through workshops

Philippe Coquerand Wednesday 16 June 2021

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First-ever St Aidan’s First Nations sporting jersey

Alice Brandon Tuesday 15 June 2021
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Coalition of Peaks calls for braver and more impactful action

Coalition of Peaks Saturday 29 May 2021
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A Reconciliation message from Archbishop Phillip Aspinall

Archbishop Phillip Aspinall AC Thursday 27 May 2021
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Canon Boggo Pilot: war-time army corporal and Torres Strait Islander missionary priest

Michael Rogers Wednesday 7 April 2021

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The Coming of The Light 150th anniversary: join in the re-enactments, weaving workshops, dancing and food festivities

Michelle McDonald Monday 22 March 2021
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Oodgeroo Noonuccal: contributions to our Diocese

Adrian Gibb Monday 8 March 2021
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Have your say now on the proposals for an 'Indigenous Voice'

National Council of Churches in Australia (NCCA) Monday 22 February 2021
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Rugby league legend presented portrait honouring life’s legacy

Philippe Coquerand Friday 5 February 2021

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‘Australia Day’, ‘Survival Day’ or ‘Invasion Day’?

Sandra King OAM Friday 29 January 2021
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Connecting First Nations children with Country and culture

Lalania Tusa Fa’aaefili Wednesday 27 January 2021
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Traditional Owners: leaders

The Rev’d Canon Bruce Boase Monday 21 December 2020
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Jarjums Connect gets Totally Wild with Ranger Stacey

Sally Belford Thursday 10 December 2020

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Traditional Owners: knowledge keepers

Lalania Tusa Fa’aaefili Monday 30 November 2020
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Aunty Rose awarded 2021 Queensland Senior Australian of the Year

Michelle McDonald Thursday 12 November 2020
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Troopers John Geary and James Lingwoodock, 11th Light Horse Regiment and the 'Queensland Black Watch'

Adrian Gibb Thursday 29 October 2020
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NAIDOC Week: history, origins and this year’s activities

Sandra King OAM Monday 26 October 2020

Spotlight Q&A Spotlight Q&A
Q&A with Anglicare SQ Cultural Capability Facilitator and Yiman woman, Olly Yasso

Olivene Yasso Monday 19 October 2020
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Lalania Tusa recognised with prestigious award

Philippe Coquerand Sunday 20 September 2020
Books & Guides Books & Guides
On Being Blackfella's Young Fella: Is Being Aboriginal Enough?

The Rev’d Canon Bruce Boase Monday 7 September 2020
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Two childhood friends serendipitously reunited through anglican focus

Aunty Janice Walker Monday 24 August 2020

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Aboriginal art: remembering and healing

Lalania Tusa Fa’aaefili Monday 10 August 2020
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Anglicare Australia joins Raise the Age campaign – and calls for action on child imprisonment

Thursday 30 July 2020
Features Features
Let's talk about racism: five people, five stories

Sandra King OAM Thursday 23 July 2020
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Black Voices Matter!

Tuesday 30 June 2020

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Black Lives Matter!

Bishop Chris McLeod Friday 5 June 2020
Spotlight Q&A Spotlight Q&A
Q&A with Kuku Yalanji woman and Anglicare Cultural Support Worker, Lalania Tusa

Lalania Tusa Fa’aaefili Monday 1 June 2020
Video Video
Message for National Sorry Day 2020

Archbishop Phillip Aspinall AC Monday 18 May 2020
Features Features
Week of Prayer for Reconciliation and National Reconciliation Week

The Rev’d Canon Bruce Boase Friday 15 May 2020

Reflections Reflections
Lessons in peacemaking from Clergy Summer School

The Rev'd Gregory Loumeau Saturday 22 February 2020
Features Features
The National Apology and Reconciliation: why are they important?

Sandra King OAM Monday 10 February 2020
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Former trailblazing model and new ACSQ RAP Coordinator receives prestigious Australia Day Honours award

Zoe Coleman Sunday 26 January 2020
Reflections Reflections
What does ‘changing the date’ say about Aussie values?

The Rev'd Andrew Schmidt Thursday 23 January 2020

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Aboriginal Anglican leaders urge a cautious reading of Australia Day Lectionary texts

Tuesday 21 January 2020
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Anglicans allocate $100,000 in mission grants

Thursday 21 November 2019
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Wontulp-Bi-Buya College, Cairns

Wednesday 21 August 2019
Sunday Devotions Sunday Devotions
Sunday Devotion: 18 August 2019, Tenth Sunday after Pentecost

Dr Peter Kline Friday 16 August 2019

Sunday Devotions Sunday Devotions
Sunday Devotion: 16 June 2019, Trinity Sunday

Glynn Holland-Leam Thursday 13 June 2019
News News
Reconciliation Prayer Spaces

The Rev'd Susan Crothers-Robertson Tuesday 4 June 2019
Homilies & Addresses Homilies & Addresses
National Reconciliation Week public lecture by Bishop Chris McLeod

Bishop Chris McLeod Wednesday 29 May 2019
Features Features
National Reconciliation Week 2019

Chrissy Ellis Monday 20 May 2019

Reflections Reflections
Dialogue and grace

Jennifer Basham Friday 17 May 2019
News News
Diocese tells Queensland Parliament ‘No’ to assisted dying laws

Ian Eckersley Thursday 11 April 2019
Features Features
Reconciliation: relationships and respect

The Rev'd Patrick Duckworth Friday 5 April 2019
Features Features
Six medicos, six takes on 2019's World Health Day theme

Josie Greaves Friday 5 April 2019

Reflections Reflections
Anglicare’s Reconciling Histories project

Leanne Wood Tuesday 11 December 2018