New court challenge on immigration detainees

We are seeing the rights of people seeking asylum in Australia continue to be a political football in our public discourse. Our institutions of government, fourth estate and those in power need to consider the irreparable harm of policies that our highest court has deemed illegal. This not just to those affected, but Australia’s reputation as the nation of a fair go and one that treats people with compassion. #compassionatesovereignborders


His Excellency Anote Tong at ERC

It was an honour to welcome His Excellency Anote Tong, former President of Kiribati, and his wife Meme at our Centre in Balmain today. Thank you to The Australia Institute and all those who joined us in person and online. The recording of the event will be available in the near future. #climatejustice Pacific Elders' Voice


Free Webinar: In conversation with H.E Anote Tong- Climate Change and Pacific Island States: the Geo-Political Landscape in the Region

Join us to hear His Excellency Anote Tong, President of Kiribati (2003-2016) and current Chair of the Pacific Elders' Voice, explore Climate Change and Pacific Island States: the Geo-Political Landscape in the Region.  H.E. Anote Tong will be joining us as part of his tour in Australia to engage directly with Edmund Rice Centre supporters.

Registration is essential - please click HERE to RSVP. The Zoom link for the webinar will be sent to your email address after you register.

Please check your Junk Folder if you have not received the RSVP confirmation email in your inbox.

For enquiries, contact Corinne Fagueret at [email protected]


Join us to march for peace on Palm Sunday 24 March

We are proud to endorse this year's Palm Sunday Rally on 24 March 2pm starting at Belmore Park in Sydney. Come and join us and make your voices heard loud and clear for peace and the rights of refugees. We hope to see you there on this important day.


Sydney big walk for refugees

The Edmund Rice Centre is joining the Sydney BIG WALK for Refugees
We’re walking to show support for 10,000 people seeking asylum who are still waiting to call Australia home after more than 10 years. Unfortunately, refugees and people seeking asylum have once again become pawns in political games.
Let's take a stand and advocate for dignified and compassionate policies.
fROM: Welcome Wall, Maritime Museum at Darling Harbour
Arriving: First Fleet Park at 2pm.


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