Anglican Diocese of Bunbury

02/12/2024

'You may have heard' some mates say that violence against women is not as bad as the media reports it - and perhaps even worse - that women are partly to blame.

However, we say, we believe the research.*

The research shows that violence against women is a nationwide scourge, and it produces a profound, long-term toll on victims' and survivors' health and well-being, plus on their families and communities and on our broader society (NCAS). It is important to educate yourself and those around you on the causes and impacts of gender-based violence, and the social attitudes that support violence.

Visit the Ten Commitments website for more information http://www.tencommitments.org.au.




*research source: NCAShttps://irp.cdn-website.com/f0688f0c/files/uploaded/NCAS-2021-Summary-Report-Findings_for_Australia_FINAL.pdf

30/11/2024

'You may have heard' it said that sometimes men need to use violence to ‘get respect’ from a woman and that that's okay.

However, we say, violence is never justified. Find a peaceful way to resolve conflict and respect your partner.

Visit the Ten Commitments website for more information http://www.tencommitments.org.au

29/11/2024

'You may have heard it said,' that men and women are equally responsible for relationship violence and equally the victims of it.

However, we say 'believe the research.' Around 1 in 4 men in Australia aged 18 to 45 say they have used physical and/or sexual violence against an intimate partner.

It's not all men and most men treat women with respect and care. But we need all those good men to be our allies in combating intimate partner violence. Visit the Ten Commitments website www.tencommitments.org.au

28/11/2024

You may have thought that violence against women is a national problem but it is not happening near you.

However, we say, violence against women is hidden in plain sight and happens more than we know.
It is widespread, affecting people in and around your workplace, school, church and clubs.

Visit the Ten Commitments website for more information http://www.tencommitments.org.au

27/11/2024

Day 3 Devotional for the 16 days of activism against gender based violence.

Above all else, guard your heart,
for everything you do flows from it. (Proverbs4:23, NIV)

Continuing on from yesterday, we’re examining the relationship between what we do and what we think and feel (our inner selves, or our ‘heart’ as the Bible expresses it) especially as these relate to gender-based violence.

The Bible verse above is saying we need to protect and care for our thoughts and feelings, for they lead to all our actions and ways of responding to the world around us. There is a clear relationship between how we think, and how we feel, and how we act.

The National Community Attitudes Towards Violence against Women Survey (NCAS) is the world's longest-running population-level survey of community attitudes and it shows us some of the specific ideas we have about women and men that lead to unhealthy thoughts and ultimately support gender-based violence. Because we may not always be consciously aware of our thoughts and attitudes, the NCAS presents a series of scenarios and asks respondents to respond to them.

The results show that a sizeable minority of Australians have enduringly unhelpful attitudes about women and men that contribute to the social problem of gender-based violence.

For our own good, and for the good of others, the Bible often references the need for people to examine their thoughts. Jesus knew that our thoughts can become distorted and we can avert our own poor behaviour by addressing those distortions. Our thinking is influenced for better or for worse by all sorts of things: the information we have, who we look up to, our experiences (including childhood and adult trauma), our circumstances, our health and wellbeing, our friends.

Be made new in the attitude of your minds. (Ephesians 4:23)

In the following days, each of our posts and devotions will address, one by one, some of the unhealthy thoughts and attitudes that can lead to domestic violence and will suggest alternative, healthier thoughts and attitudes.

Our prayer today is drawn from Psalm 139:

Examine me, God! Look at my heart!
Put me to the test! Know my anxious thoughts!
Look to see if there is any hurtful way in me,
then lead me on the eternal path! Amen

26/11/2024

Day 2 devotional - https://mailchi.mp/anglican/day-2-devotional

25/11/2024

A deeper dive into understanding some of the attitudes that can lead to gender-based violence

24/11/2024

*Please like, follow and share our facebook post and page to spread the word*
Did you know that intimate partner violence contributes to more deaths, disabilities and illnesses in Australian women aged 25 to 44 than any other preventable risk factor? (source: Australian Institute of Health & Welfare)
November 25 is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. It also marks the start of a global against gender-based violence.
We all need to play our part in preventing violence. Join us between November 25 and December 11 as we call out some of the unhealthy attitudes and actions related to intimate partner violence and as we highlight healthier ways of relating.
The Anglican Church of Australia has made Ten Commitments to prevent and address violence. Visit the Ten Commitments website https://www.tencommitments.org.au/ for more information, including prayers you can share at church and a newsletter you can sign up for throughout the 16 Days of
Activism campaign. 🔗 link in bio.

19/11/2024

The Funeral Service for the Reverend Constance ‘Pamela’ Halbert of Broadwater, formerly Mandurah, will take place in St. Boniface Cathedral, 33 Parkfield Street, Bunbury on Thursday 21/11/2024 commencing at 11.00am. The Link for the livestream is

19/11/2024

Did you know this Sunday is the last week of the current liturgical year, and next week we start Advent? Have you got your copy of the diocesan Advent reflections yet? Contact your local parish in the Diocese of Bunbury to join a group or to obtain a copy. The studies reflect the fourth diocesan strategy of being salt and light to our communities.

To find your local parish, go to our website:
https://www.bunburyanglican.org/parishes-communities

17/11/2024