Speaking of Social Justice

Our host Julie Macken welcomes the JPO's very own Dr Robbie Lloyd and Cailey Sharp to discuss the Curious Grace drop-in centre model which offers a unique chance for community connection and the honouring of lived experience. Cailey also offers her complementary program Buddy Up! – under the Curious Grace banner – to combat feelings of disconnect and foster intergenerational remedy. We invite you...

Our host Julie Macken discusses the limited human rights protections we currently have in Australia, reminding us of the harsh realities that come to fruition in the absence of a federal Human Rights Act. She also signals a strong call to action, urging our listeners to exercise their civic powers by visiting this link https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Committees/Joint/Human_Rights/Hum...

Our host Julie Macken welcomes the JPO's very own Dr Michael Walker to discuss economist Alison Pennington's book Gen F'd?: How Young Australians Can Reclaim Their Uncertain Futures and its relevance for the struggle of our overburdened youth. They seek to unpack three key themes raised by Pennington - precarity of work, housing, and neoliberalism - and the recommendations that follow.

Our host Julie Macken discusses the confronting realities revealed in the Sixth Assessment Report from the United Nations led Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) and what it means for Australians. She also draws our attention to the 'dark money' of hefty political donations made by the fossil fuel industry to cement their development and profitability in Australia.

Our host Julie Macken discusses the pro-war rhetoric cropping up in Australian media narratives and across the pervasive Speech Act of our politicians. She particularly highlights the pitfalls of war propagation encouraged in The Age and the Sydney Morning Herald (SMH) and in the recent multibillion dollar AUKUS deal.

To launch season two of our podcast, our host Julie Macken discusses the importance of accepting the invitation to walk with Indigenous Australians via the Uluru Statement from the Heart. She reaffirms its significance in inclusive nation-building and challenges the alleged ambiguity surrounding what the statement can practically achieve.

Our host Julie Macken welcomes Social Justice Facilitator at the Justice and Peace Office, Dr Michael Walker, to discuss the ethical dilemmas surrounding Australia's welcoming of a gig economy. They seek to analyse the impacts of neo-liberalism and the precarious state of employment inflicted on the 'working poor' in Australia. They propose ethical alternatives and ways to opt out of seemingly ine...

Our host Julie Macken welcomes Justice & Peace Office Intern, Emilia Nicholas, to respond to Tanya Plibersek's launch of the latest State of the Environment Report. They seek to analyse the devastating findings in this report whilst highlighting the severity of this ecological issue, finally urging the community to take immediate climate action.

Our guest host Dr Robbie Lloyd welcomes James Camden, Head of Mission Engagement at the Diocese of Parramatta to reflect on the fifth Plenary Council of Australia. They seek to explore how the power of the Spirit flowed throughout the event and discuss where the community should move next post-listening.

This week the Justice and Peace Office team engage in post-election analysis through the lens of social justice advocacy to acknowledge the success and stirring power of the community. The team addresses how the community can once again strategically leverage the government - and realign as a collective pressure group - to materialise their declared election promises and deliver their hope for a b...

Our special guest host Dr Robbie Lloyd welcomes back Fr Peter Smith, and Joelle Sassine to discuss the need for Australian civic society - whom now begin to approach the ballot box - to practically champion Catholic Social Teaching (CST). They seek to examine the importance of policy education in the lead up to decision day and the need to return to amplified social justice activism in order to de...

Our host Julie Macken welcomes Josephite Justice Network Coordinator and activist Sr Jan Barnett to discuss the Voting for the Common Good (VFTCG) 2022 Campaign. They seek to explore the intersection between Catholic Social Teaching (CST) and the pursuit for social justice within the Australian policy agenda via Catholic solidarity. They will also unpack the Election Kit resources produced by the...

Our host Julie Macken welcomes Nishadh Rego from Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) to discuss the Australian Government's policy position on refugee and asylum seekers in light of the 2022-23 budget report. They seek to analyse the highs and lows of the Federal Budget fund allocations in regards to protecting the rights of people seeking asylum, refugees and displaced people.

Our special guest host Dr Robbie Lloyd welcomes Ruth Moraes to discuss how lent breeds a fertile ground for social justice engagement. Under the framework of Catholic Social Teaching (CST), they seek to explore the practical ways in which we can express our passion for justice during this Lenten season.

Our host Julie Macken welcomes Dr Robbie Lloyd to discuss the unfolding process for the Sydney Archdiocese to develop a Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). They seek to voice their commitment to this strategic document and highlight the importance for the shared Truth Telling and deep listening to First Nations Peoples about past and current injustices.

Our host Julie Macken welcomes Justice & Peace Promoter Fr Peter Smith to discuss and reposition our understanding of a 'just war' through the lens of Catholic Social Teaching (CST). They seek to analyse this political and philosophical theory through the contemporary case study of the Russia-Ukraine War.