Church-led Summit Addresses Homelessness and Mental Ill-Health
Church leaders gathered in Canberra to discuss the plight of Australia's most vulnerable individuals over a two-day summit.
Catholic Social Services Australia hosted the annual Parliamentary Advocacy Summit at Parliament House on October 28-29, bringing together Church leaders, providers, experts, and parliamentarians.
Key Presentation
Townsville Bishop Tim Harris, chair of the Bishops Commission for Social Justice, Mission and Service, presented the 2025 Social Justice Statement to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Milton Dick.
"The Social Justice Statement calls all Australians to recognise the dignity and humanity of those living with homelessness and mental ill-health,"
"It challenges us to move beyond indifference and become builders of hope within our communities."
Author's summary: Church leaders discuss homelessness and mental health in Canberra.
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