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Vaccinations

Sunday December 22

Seafarer reunions, COVID-19 vaxing, a new partnership and centre and the passing of a beloved chaplain

“In late January, seafarer shore leave restrictions were lifted after 18 months. So our doors reopened, and a welcoming message was sent out to all agents and ships inviting seafarers back to visit, play pool, connect with families via Wi-Fi or just enjoy the gardens, the birds and the local shops. In conjunction with this, we have teamed up with a local pharmacy in Wynnum and Queensland Health COVID-19 Vaccination Program providers to facilitate vaccinations for seafarers,” says Mission To Seafarers President, Captain Ross Nicholls

Journeying with people during the ongoing COVID-tide

“In the ongoing COVID-19 environment, it would be easy to push ourselves beyond our limits and dismiss our own wellbeing, overcommitting without realising that we are using our personal survival resources at a rapid rate. So how do we effectively pastorally care for others while ensuring our own self-care?” asks The Rev’d Dr Imelda O’Loughlin

Simple vaccination message: "Do to others, what you want them to do to you"

During intense global vaccinations to fight COVID-19, churches can play a vital role in guiding people to better health in informing them on vaccine hesitancy and advocating for equity in immunisation, international church leaders told journalists

Anglicare Southern Queensland's St Martin's aged care residents receive first dose of Pfizer vaccine

Residents at Anglicare Southern Queensland’s St Martin’s Residential Aged Care home in north Brisbane received the COVID-19 vaccine this week, as the first phase of the rollout to aged care homes continued

South African religious leaders join campaign to push US government to address global vaccine shortage

Religious leaders in South Africa signed a letter on behalf of The People’s Vaccine Campaign Of South Africa that urges the US medical team leading the COVID-19 pandemic response to address the global vaccine shortage, and urges the US government to take specific actions

Faith-based leaders and organisations have responsibility to advise on moral implications of COVID-19 vaccine distribution decisions

World Council of Churches and World Jewish Congress present paper inviting religious leaders to reflect and engage on ethical issues related to global COVID-19 vaccine distribution

The potential Oxford vaccine and the transforming love of God

The Rev’d Dr Cathy Laufer provides her thoughts on current discussions about a potential COVID-19 vaccine

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St Margaret’s students pledge to support UQ COVID-19 vaccine research

Michelle McDonald Friday 20 March 2020