Our Mission

The Centre for Social Justice aims to foster a just and compassionate community -  and a just and compassionate UnitingCare Queensland service system - through social justice advocacy, research and education.

Our Goals  

Advocacy

• To identify areas of social justice concern within the community, and to encourage government and community agencies to develop policies and programs which work to restore justice. 
• To advance public understanding of social justice issues through advocacy activities which stimulate discussion among policy makers, the media and general community.
• To appraise the policies and practices of UnitingCare Queensland from a social justice perspective. To use these appraisals to build a service culture which treats all people with dignity.

Research

• To undertake research on social justice issues which is people-centred and supportive of our mission.
• To collect and analyse data collected by UnitingCare Queensland and its agencies, to inform our thinking and positions on social justice and policy.

Education

• To provide leadership on - and raise awareness of - social justice matters within UnitingCare Queensland, the Uniting Church, and the general community.
• To advance and promote ethical decision-making and practice across UnitingCare Queensland and its agencies.