We celebrate Social Justice Sunday on 30 August. This year, the Australian Bishops’ Social Justice Statement is titled: To Live Life to the Full: Mental health in Australia today.
The COVID-19 pandemic is affecting the mental health of many members of our parishes, schools and communities. Understanding mental health will help us to be aware of those who need our support.
The Bishops invite us all to reject stigmatisation, to work for the transformation of social determinants of mental ill health, and to call for policies and service provision that meets the needs of the poorest and most marginalised members of our community. Download the Statement .