Australian Catholic Migrant & Refugee Office

Service Description

Acts as an official Church voice as approved by the Bishops' Conference on issues relating to migrants and refugees. A channel of communication between Diocesan offices and the Bishops' Conference. The aims are to advise and serve the Australian Catholic Bishops' Conference at both a national and international level on migrant and refugee issues, including the development of Church policy; To provide a mechanism for effective consultation and coordination among Catholic bodies and other groups involved in migrant and refugee activities; To make appropriate representation to Government and other bodies on matters relating to migrants and refugees. Provides advocacy and referral services.