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Five things you should never say about someone’s disability

QLD Synod Webmaster — Sun, 02 Oct 2016 21:19:04 +0000

Disability is everyone’s business. Following her feature on disability and faith, Sue Hutchinson shares five of the most insensitive comments someone could make to a person with disability. Never say “It’s God’s will” or “It’s all part of God’s plan”. Never imply that disability is punishment for sin. Never relate the disability to faith, ...

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From exclusion to embrace: disability, faith and inclusivity

QLD Synod Webmaster — Sun, 02 Oct 2016 10:23:30 +0000

Most Australians will either experience disability themselves or have direct contact with someone who has, but are churches equipped to be an inclusive environment for everyone? Sue Hutchinson examines disability, faith and what churches can do to be welcoming to all. According to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, around one in five people ...

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North Queensland camp creates counter-cultural community

QLD Synod Webmaster — Mon, 07 Sep 2015 05:00:56 +0000

Last month, 15 leaders of North Queensland Presbytery’s annual kids’ campout embarked on the mission to create a counter-cultural camp community. Ashley Thompson reports. Children from congregations as far and wide as Ingham, Charters Towers, Townsville and Burdekin gathered for the North Queensland Presbytery annual kids’ campout in August. Organised by volunteers from local congregations, ...

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