My Christmas message for 2023
In spite of all the turmoil in our lives this year, I think the message of Christmas 2023 is that there is hope for a better future.
Christmas is calling us
The message of Christmas is surprisingly simple and clear: It is that hope comes from where you least expect it.
About the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights is a document that sets out the fundamental rights an freedoms inherent to every human being.
75th Anniversary: Universal Declaration of Human Rights
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights celebrates its 75th anniversary in December. In this article I explain what it is, why it remains important and what you can do to protect human rights.
Yes, change is coming for Aboriginal Australians
No matter if the yes vote succeeds in the referendum, a massive change is about to impact relations with Aborigninal Australians.
Anxiety cure: Rediscovering what it means to be human
The world is an anxious place. Pandemics, natural disasters and war have fuelled a sense of isolation that was already gripping society.
How I ended up at an Iran protest in Paris
A chance meeting on a street corner in Sydney led me to a mass protest in Paris against the Iranian regime.
What is the meaning of life?
Perhaps it is because I am a church minister, but people often ask me about the meaning of life. I think it might not be the right question.
The monetisation of caring
What happens when caring becomes a welfare profession? I found out when someone in desperate need asked for help.
The power of belonging
Everybody wants to feel a sense of belonging. The challenge is to find it in spite of the differences between us.
Australia Day 2023 raises questions about fairness
On Australia Day 2023 I will be pondering the good and the bad that is Australia, and wondering if our national day will change.
My Hertford connection
I visited Hertford UK looking for connection or a sense of belonging, guided by the echoes of lost conversations in an old phone box.
