For those of you who are not familiar with our institution, Social Policy Connections is an independent, ecumenical organisation, motivated and informed by Christian social thinking. Our purpose is to expand awareness of social justice issues in Australia and overseas, and to influence public policy for the benefit of all people, especially the most disadvantaged. Social Policy Connections is not aligned with any political party.For more information on upcoming Social Policy Connections events please visit our website located at www.socialpolicyconnections.org.au . You are also invited to join our duologue at https://www.facebook.com/socialpolicyconnections
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2012-11-23 | Welcome to the Social Policy Connections audio podcast. The following podcast features a lecture delivered by Dr Bruce Duncan C.Ss.R on Faith, values,& social policy. The talk was presented to Social Policy Connections on Wednesday November 31 at... |
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2012-09-06 |
Australia’s income security system& the abandonment of equity. Those who can work should, and those who cannot should be properly supported to achieve a full life. How does Australia fare in relation to this? Philip Mendes from Monash University promotes a better way, advocating for a participation income which... |
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2012-06-26 |
Santamaria’s Salesman: Kevin Peoples and the Catholic Rural Movement In a lucid talk, Kevin Peoples spoke on his 2012 book about working as a fund-raiser for the National Catholic Rural Movement and his disillusionment with Bob Santamaria's use of its people and money. Strongly committed to the YCW emphasis on person... |
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2012-05-09 |
The pokies ten years on: addiction – personal& governmental”. Welcome to the Social Policy Connections audio podcast.The following podcast features a lecture delivered by Gabriela Byrne – founder of the Free Yourself Program, a resource for problem gamblers. The talk was presented to Social Policy Connections on ... |
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2011-11-29 | Talk given at Social Policy Connections’ Annual General Meeting24 November 2011By Geoff LaceyIn October, Cardinal George Pell gave a lecture in Westminster Cathedral Hall, entitled,OneChristian Perspective on Climate Change.Geoff Lacey addresses the qu... |
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2011-08-19 | The following podcast features a lecture delivered Robert Fitzgerald AM at Social Policy Connections ‘Churches& Public Policy Conference, held at the Abbotsford Convent on July 19th 2011.Robert Fitzgerald is a full-time Commissioner with the Austra... |
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2011-08-17 | Welcome to the Social Policy Connections audio podcast. The following podcast features a lecture delivered by Marc Purcell at Social Policy Connections ‘Australia, Aid, Global Development’ public forum held at the study centre of the Yarra Theological ... |
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2011-07-11 | This short audio podcast of this even was presented byMichaela Guthridge's at SPC's forum on Slavery. |
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2011-03-31 | Professor Tilman Ruff – Chair of the Australian Board of ICAN and Rev Harry Kerr – Chair of Pax Christi (Vic), addressed Social Policy Connections on March 29th 2011 on one of the world’s most pressing issues, nuclear disarmament.Professor Ruff outl... |
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2011-03-22 | The following podcast features a lecture delivered by The Honourable Alastair Nicholson, titled “Human Rights& the NT Intervention”. The talk was presented to Social Policy Connections on Wednesday December 1stat the Study Centre of Yarra Theologic... |
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