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ACMRO Media Release 6 Nov 2017 - Closure of Manus Island Regional Processing Centre

"ACMRO Media Release 6 Nov 2017 - Closure of Manus Island Regional Processing Centre"

ACMRO Media Release 28 September 2017 - Pope Francis Launches share the journey campaign

"ACMRO Media Release 28 September 2017 - Pope Francis Launches share the journey campaign"

ACMRO Media Release 31 August 2017 - Withdrawal of Refugee Support

"ACMRO Media Release 31 August 2017 - Withdrawal of Refugee Support"

Withdrawal of Refugee Support

It is of great concern that we have heard of the Australian Government’s plans to withdraw support to refugees who have come to Australia for medical treatment. These men, women, and children were brought to Australia from offshore detention centres, to remove support for them leaves them vulnerable to exploitation, and risks leaving them destitute.

ACMRO National Conference - Keynote Speakers Announced

On 19-20 July 2017, the Australian Catholic Migrant and Refugee Office and the Australian Catholic University, Melbourne will be co-hosting the National Conference on Pastoral Care in a Multicultural Church and Society. The Conference will take place at the Australian Catholic University, Melbourne Campus. The theme for the conference comes from the Gospel of Luke 5:4; “Cast into the deep”.