ACBC Social Justice Statement 2020 - 21

The Bishops’ Social Justice Statement for 2020-21, To Live Life to the Full: Mental health in Australia today, has just been released ahead of the Church’s Social Justice Sunday, which will be celebrated on August 30 this year. Given the challenges our country and the world are facing due to COVID-19, the issue of mental health is very much front and centre for many people.

The Statement challenges everyone – individuals, schools, parishes, communities, policy-makers, governments – to take an interest in the issue of mental health.

In addition to the written statement, which is now available online, an audio recording of the Statement has been created, as well as a prayer card. Other material to support the celebration of Social Justice Sunday on August 30, including liturgical resources and homily notes, will also be produced.

All material related to the Statement can be accessed on the Office for Social Justice website.