ACRATH Anniversary Year Calendar

We are excited to announce that the much-loved ACRATH calendar is now available for order, and this year’s edition is particularly special as we celebrate 20 years of ACRATH in 2025. Since its inception, the ACRATH calendar has become a welcome addition to offices, homes, tea rooms, and classrooms alike. This commemorative edition honours our…

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Christine Resigns as ACRATH’s NEO

Christine Carolan has worked with and been committed to ACRATH over 19 years and, after 10 years in the role of National Executive Officer has resigned, effective December 2024. It will mark the end of a significant era in human trafficking work in Australia, but will also signal a new phase for the organisation. Her…

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Call to Action: September 2024

ACRATH supports the work of many like-minded organisations both in Australia and globally. Many produce resources that can be used in a variety of settings and some have campaigns underway. Our newsletter regularly includes this page, encouraging people to find out more and consider becoming involved in actions and advocacy.

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Advocacy Snapshot

At our Canberra advocacy team evaluation meeting, team members noted: It was springtime in Canberra for our 19th annual advocacy visit – a time of new beginnings and exciting possibilities “I felt so affirmed and realised how significant our work is.” “In our 19 advocacy meetings, I have felt so listened to; I am surprised…

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Catholic Response to Human Trafficking

RE Search is a podcast produced by the Archdiocese of Sydney in partnership with Sydney Catholic Schools. It searches for the answers to questions asked by people in schools and parishes. ACRATH member, Sr Noelene Simmons sm, was recently interviewed in an episode entitled A Catholic Response to Human Trafficking. The podcast looks at how…

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Advocating for Systemic change

ACRATH Media Release 9th September 2024 ACRATH staff and members are at Parliament House this week talking modern slavery and human trafficking with Members of Parliament. ACRATH, on its 19 th annual advocacy trip to Canberra, is pressing for systemic change on several issues impacting victim/survivors of humantrafficking. This year, ACRATH has identified three issues…

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Advocating in our National Parliament

A team of ACRATH members are walking the halls of our National Parliament 9-13th September advocating with Members and Senators to ensure Australia’s justice frameworks address the needs of victims and survivor. During their meetings they will be raising the following issues with members and senators: 1. Australia needs a National Compensation Scheme for Victim/Survivors…

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Genazzano Students Support ACRATH

Thank you to the incredibly talented students, dedicated teachers, and wonderful community at Genazzano FCJ College for hosting an amazing benefit night for ACRATH last month!  The event was filled with fantastic performances – from dancing and singing to lip-synch battles and a silent auction. The sausage sizzle was a hit, feeding the hungry dinner crowd, while…

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Past, Present & Future of Modern Slavery

A panel session and book launch to discuss the past, present and future of modern slavery in Australia will be held on Friday 23rd August, the International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition. Australia’s history of slavery, including the exploitation of First Nations Australians, is often silenced and overlooked. Today, modern…

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Journeying Together to End Trafficking

The webinar, Journeying Together to End Trafficking, hosted on 30th July 2024 – World Day Against Trafficking in Humans – featured two young women who attended the recent Talitha Kum General Assembly in Italy – members of ACRATH and Young Mercy Links in SA – Isabel and Catherine discussed various issues, including the challenges for…

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Latest ACRATH News

The July ACRATH Newsletter is now available. This issue gives information on recent ACRATH events and encourages you to support victim/survivors of human trafficking and modern slavery. Information is also given about about two webinars and how you can register. The July ACRATH Newsletter can be accessed here. Not already subscribed to the ACRATH Newsletter.…

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On the road to ending slavery

ACRATH runners and supporters raised over $10,000 on 22 July at the annual Run Melbourne charity event. Spirits soared as members of the Friends of ACRATH gathered in full force, determined to raise money for ACRATH’s critical initiatives, including education, awareness campaigns, advocacy, and victim-survivor support programs – all dedicated to the mission of eradicating…

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