A message from Margaret
The past week two things have dominated the news cycle: COVID numbers and a certain World number one tennis pro. Djokovic spent days in detention at the Park Hotel, Carlton. While detained, his family and supporters decried the living conditions as inhumane and unhygienic.
Videos and messages from the 34 other detained men show life in the Park Hotel is like a prison, breaching basic human rights. They came here lawfully. Their status as genuine refugees is recognised by the Australian government. Now that the famous detainee has been released, what of the men who remain? Will they be forgotten once again? Can we help these men find freedom?
Mehdi ‘celebrated’ his 24th birthday last weekend. He was 15 when he came to Australia and has now been in detention for nine years. He was held on Nauru until 2019, when he was medevacked to Melbourne where he has been held in detention ‘hotels.’
This week, we have compiled a few resources of how to help these refugees and asylum seekers.
With increasing covid numbers we have this week made the difficult decision to postpone the Twilight Organ recitals until further notice.
We continue in church services and hope to see those who feel comfortable in joining us to do so. For those who are choosing not to attend, we understand, and hope you can enjoy our online services. We miss you and look forward to being together when returning feels right for you.
Take care and stay kind,
Margaret