The following is a snapshot of my writing and projects.
Features
Heart and Seoul– Crosslight
A report on the Uniting Church NextGen youth’s trip to South Korea, including a visit to the DMZ.
Focus on the positive for African youth – Crosslight
Interviews with South Sudanese youth in response to the Australian government’s claims that “African gangs” are running riot.
Ice – Beyond the Headlines – Crosslight
This feature examines the facts behind the drug ‘ice’ in Australian society. It included interviews with a former ice addict and UnitingCare ReGen staff.
Passing the Buck – Panama Papers explained – Crosslight
An exploration of the findings from the Panama Papers and how tax avoidance impacts the most vulnerable people in the world.
Victoria’s Views – Crosslight
I visit congregations in regional Victoria and report on the various community and social justice initiatives taking place in these towns.
News
‘We must protect and stand up for our youth’: Thousands in Australia protest against Hong Kong extradition law – Hong Kong Free Press
From outcast to advocate: an interview with a man affected by leprosy – Crosslight
Homeless – in the most livable city in the world – Crosslight
Homeshare bridges age divide – Crosslight
A truck on a mission (story on the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre’s Food Justice Truck) – Crosslight
Report on the 2015 People’s Climate March – Crosslight
Rev Rronang Garrawurra honoured – Crosslight
Connections UnitingCare Anti-Poverty Awards – Crosslight
Malcolm Turnbull – Australia’s newest Prime Minister – Crosslight (republished in Revive Magazine).
Australians rally to Light the Dark – Crosslight
Uniting Justice calls for abolition of death penalty – Crosslight
Farewell Malcolm Fraser – Crosslight
Justice for Refugees: Palm Sunday Walk – Crosslight
Uniting Church calls for an end to boat turn-backs – Crosslight
Billanook College visits the synod office – Crosslight
The Justice Conference – Crosslight
Many faiths, one people – Crosslight
Social Media Day – Crosslight
Uniting ReGen expands to Narre Warren – Crosslight
Melbourne store opens its door to the homeless – Crosslight
Uniting Church welcomes Pope Francis’ encyclical – Crosslight
Fellowship of reconciliation – Crosslight
Uniting Church calls for tax justice – Crosslight
How do Australian children feel about asylum seekers? – Crosslight
Celebrating the courage of refugees – Crosslight
Housing affordability crisis – Crosslight
World Environment Day: Caring for God’s Creation – Crosslight
Reconciliation is not assimilation – Crosslight
Overcoming the bystander effect – Crosslight
National Sorry Day – Crosslight
Book sale for Nepal – Crosslight
National Volunteer Week – Crosslight
Housing for the homeless- Crosslight
Opinion
Church must speak out to support Hong Kong’s last stand – Crosslight
Walking for Justice – Crosslight | reflection on the Palm Sunday march for refugees
Becoming friends with Indonesians: A local student’s perspective – Indonesia Mengglobal
Reviews
Freedom Stories – interview with director Steve Thomas – Crosslight | Freedom Stories
Borders around our heart – Crosslight | Evaporating Borders
Changing fate – Crosslight | 12 Monkeys
Reflections on the intervention – Crosslight | The Intervention
The whole truth – Crosslight | The Jinx
Changing hearts and minds – Crosslight | Go Back To Where You Came From
Videos
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