Uniting Church takes drastic action in response to child detention

The Uniting Church has received information that children without parents being detained on Christmas Island have been scheduled for imminent deportation to offshore facilities on Nauru.

Elenie Poulos and supporters present the Uniting Church offer of sanctuary for unaccompanied minors currently held on Christmas Island. Photo: Supplied.

In response, the Uniting Church in Australia has taken the bold step of writing to the Australian Government to offer sanctuary for all children without parents currently held on Christmas Island.

“We are well placed to offer these vulnerable young asylum seekers a place of sanctuary where we can ensure their wellbeing,” said Uniting Church President, Rev Dr Andrew Dutney.

The full media release can be found on the Uniting Church Assembly website.