"Change will not come if we wait for some other person or some other time. We are the ones we鈥檝e been waiting for. We are the change that we seek." Barack Obama
This Lent, 新澳门六合彩开奖网 students and families have the opportunity to be the change that our world needs and seeks at this time. In addition to supporting Caritas鈥� Project Compassion throughout the Season of Lent, 新澳门六合彩开奖网 is once again collaborating with St Dominic鈥檚 Parish to support the work of Brigidine Asylum Seekers Project (BASP). BASP is a Melbourne based initiative by the Brigidine Sisters which aims to:
Students are asked to contribute donations of the following items:
Middle House Groups
Senior House Groups
Students should bring their donations to House Group. All items will be collected in the final week of school and distributed by BASP to households in need.
Additionally, 新澳门六合彩开奖网 students and families are invited to show their support for refugees by attending the Palm Sunday Peace Walk. This annual event draws people from many faith backgrounds to march in support of non violent approaches to contentious public policies.
This year鈥檚 walk will call for Justice for Refugees: Permanent Visas for all, Fair Processes and income support for people who are seeking recognition as refugees. While the change of government at the Federal Election last year has brought hope for more compassionate policies, thousands of refugees and people seeking asylum are still in limbo waiting for certainty about their future.
新澳门六合彩开奖网 will be walking alongside Catholic Alliance for People Seeking Asylum and Catholic Social Services Victoria in addition to other Melbourne schools and organisations, as well as members of the public.
Date and time: Palm Sunday, 2 April 2023 at 1.00pm
Where: State Library of Victoria (specific meeting point details to follow)
Please email Head of Justice Education, Bronwyn Ilott: bilott@siena.vic.edu.au if you would like more information.
