People & Opinion
Apology lit a fire for Laura
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd’s 2008 apology to the Stolen Generations proved to be a pivotal moment for Australian National University Associate Professor Laura Rademaker, who presented the first Northey Lecture for 2026 in late February.
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Apology lit a fire for Laura
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd’s 2008 apology to the Stolen Generations proved to be a pivotal moment for Australian National University Associate Professor Laura Rademaker, who presented the first Northey Lecture for 2026 in late February.
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Story of an everyday hero
For Launceston South Uniting Church member Craig Osborne, service is found in small, steady acts of music, mentoring and showing up for others.
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The nature of prayer
Pilgrim Theological College lecturer Rev Dr Sally Douglas recounts how a recent class of ordinand candidates she taught embraced prayer as a “call to the real”.
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New voice for inclusion
Elga Rodriguez recently stepped into the role of Disability Inclusion Advocate within the Synod of Victoria and Tasmania, and outlines what she hopes to bring to the important role.
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Shining a light on violence
As an ambassador for the Thursdays in Black movement, Associate General Secretary Sharon Hollis is committed to addressing the negative impacts of violence in our society.
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Hitting the right notes
Music and his involvement with the Victoria Welsh Choir brings Leighmoor Uniting Church’s Geoff Serpell lots of joy.
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Life on the spectrum
Ordained Uniting Church Minister and former Deputy Prime Minister Brian Howe’s grandson Rafael is autistic. To coincide with World Autism Awareness Day, which was celebrated on April 2, Brian and Rafael share some thoughts on living with autism.
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Equation equals ageing well
A government-funded home care package through Uniting AgeWell means Joan Tucker has plenty to smile about.
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Perfect bodies and the resurrection
As we prepare to mark the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, Pilgrim Theological College Associate Professor of New Testament, Robyn Whitaker, discusses the nature of resurrected bodies.
