Posts Tagged ‘SVHA’
Activism in Health
St Vincent’s Health Australia (SVHA) and ACRATH have worked together for several years to ensure human trafficking and modern day slavery can be identified and addressed within the health organisation’s 32 sites. This work began long before the Modern Slavery Act was passed in 2018. “The work we do to combat human trafficking is about…
Read MoreCombat Human Trafficking
Arni rescued from human trafficking by St Vincent’s staff Following an accident, Arni went to a St Vincent’s Emergency Department with an injured leg. Luckily the nurse who cared for Arni’s injury was especially well trained. She had recently done the ACRATH Advocates for Change training and recognised that Arni was trafficked. The nurse talked…
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To honour St Josephine Bakhita Day (Feb 8th) this year, the Advocates for Change at St Vincent’s Health Australia (SVHA in Melbourne chose to set up a week long window display for the passing public to view from the street. The awareness-raising display featured ACRATH’s work in advocating against all forms of Modern Slavery. Particularly…
Read MoreAction for May
The St Vincent’s Health Australia(SVHA) – ACRATH Human Trafficking Project is highlighted on the May page of the 2020 ACRATH Calendar. The Project has two main objectives: To increase the recognition and support of victims of human trafficking who seek healthcare at SVHA. To explore and investigate the supply chain of services and goods used…
Read MoreEradicating Modern Slavery from Catholic Supply Chains
A two day conference aimed at helping Australian Catholic organisations to eliminate slavery from their supply chains was held in Sydney 30th-31st July. Organised by the Sydney Archdiocese Anti-slavery Task Force the conference was an opportunity for participants to be informed about modern slavery and the Commonwealth Modern Slavery Act 2018 and to consider where…
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