These documents and resources are intended for use by the members of Community Life Church Cherrybrook to offer current information about the planned 2023 referendum concerning “The Voice to Parliament”.
As Christians we are called to seek justice (Micah 6:8). We pray that these resources help you to discover Jesus’ voice as you consider the upcoming Voice Referendum.
https://ajustcause.org.au/first-nations/ (National Council, Baptist Churches of Australia – recommended website “landing spot” for information concerning “The Voice to Parliament”.
Uluru Statement from the Heart – Statement by ABM National Council – Australian Baptist Ministries Australian Baptist Ministries National Council on the Uluru Statement from the Heart, which our Baptist Assembly Council supports and commends to our churches to consider.
“Listening to Scripture” – Article by well-known Journalist, Stan Grant regarding God’s Justice and “The Voice to Parliament”.
(813) Surrender2023: Voice to Parliament Panel – YouTube A panel sharing on the importance of an Indigenous Voice to Parliament at Surrender 23, hosted by Te Raina Watego. Guests include Aunty Pat Anderson (Alyawarre woman, co-chair Uluru Dialogue), Lucy Davis (Cobble Cobble Burrangum / South Sea Islander woman, Salvation Army), Safina Stewart (Wuthithi and Mabuiag Island woman, Common Grace), Larissa Minniecon (Gubbi Gubbi Gurang Gurang woman, Voice to Power).
View The Statement – Uluru Statement from the Heart
The Uluru Statement From The Heart – Baptist World Aid Australia Baptist World Aid joins with Baptist Churches, State Associations and other Baptist Ministries around Australia in supporting the Uluru Statement from the Heart.
Uniting For The Voice – an open letter to all Federal Parliamentarians – Baptist Care Australia BaptistCare has published an open letter to all Federal Parliamentarians calling them to support The Voice.
Our-Statement-in-Response-to-the-Voice.pdf (baptistmissionaustralia.org) Baptist Mission Australia supports a constitutionally enshrined Indigenous Voice to Parliament.
Referendum 2023 – Your official referendum booklet (aec.gov.au)