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Six ways to be an inclusive church

05/11/2014 1 Comment 1,931 Views

Rainbow colour post-it notes.

If you’ve never felt unwelcome in a worshipping community it might be hard to understand how many people experience church. Journey explores how to make sure your church is truly inclusive. Indigenous Australians The Uniting Church sees reconciliation with Indigenous people as essential to the life and health of the church and Australian society. Including an acknowledgement of country before ...

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Mental health on canvas

09/10/2014 Leave a comment 1,581 Views

Jo Munday (left) and Adriana Leonardi (right) pictured with a piece of art made out of recycled newspapers by Cooinda mental health participants—to be displayed at the upcoming exhibition. Photo by UnitingCare Health.

Art is at the heart of Cooinda Mental Health Service’s vision to normalise mental health experiences within the Sunshine Coast community. Ashley Thompson writes. The Sunshine Coast Private Hospital’s Cooinda Mental Health Service is inviting members of the public to participate in its second annual Mental Health Week art exhibition in October. “Mental health is often misunderstood, or ‘if it ...

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