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 AdvocacyTo 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.
ResearchTo 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.
EducationTo 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.
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