Living the Gospel in Times of Social Division

Australia’s Catholic bishops have urged a renewed focus on ways to make Australia a more cohesive society.

Homelessness Week, 3-9 August 2026

Homelessness Australia coordinates Homelessness Week each year to build community support and drive government action to end homelessness.

International Day of Friendship , 30th July

The International Day of Friendship was proclaimed in 2011 by the UN General Assembly with the idea that friendship between peoples, countries, cultures and individuals can inspire peace efforts and build bridges between communities.

World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly, 26 July

World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly, established by Pope Francis in 2021, is celebrated on the fourth Sunday of July, and offers an opportunity to bring the Church closer to the elderly and to acknowledge their contribution to families and communities.

CRA Calls for Increased Efforts to Combat Antisemitism

In a submission to the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion, CRA has called for increased efforts to combat antisemitism and all forms of religious and ethnic hatred, including Islamophobia, to enhance social cohesion.