'Justice is about a decent, fair and healthy standard of living - with Aboriginal Australians as its guardians and interpreters.' Spoken by Premier Daniel Andrews on Close the Gap Day, some words we want to hold him accountable to. Read his speech, meet our new resi Louise, check out the wish list and see what the IHH got up to in our Term 1 newsletter.
A little carol for the IHH from Montrose Uniting
(to the tune of 'While Shepherds Watched their Flocks by Night')
‘Unless,’ said he, ‘your friends can help
with laundering your duds
by sending washing powder here,
providing it’s low suds.’
While Mehrin washed the socks by night,
a-leaning o’er the tub,
the angel of the Lord came down
and bade her scrub and scrub.
Chorus (twice): Glory, glory, glory Gemma, Samara and Sam
And on earth – peace to all people who live on Wurundjeri land.
‘Fear not,’ said he (for mighty sighs
betrayed her troubled mind),
‘I’m sure they’ll send good coffee and
black tea (the loose-leaf kind).
‘Besides you see,’ the angel said,
You’re taking too much time.
There’ll be queen-size sheets and pillowslips
to hang out on the line.’
Chorus (twice): Glory, glory, glory our thanks for Chris, Matt and Fran
And on earth – peace to all people who live on Wurundjeri land.
Thus spake the seraph and forthwith
appeared a shining throng
of angels praising God because
there’s no more to this song.
‘For you in Montrose church this day
a bursting box displayed!
Detergent, sugar, liquid soap,
all gifts someone has made.’
Chorus (twice): Glory, glory, glory in heaven, they’re clapping their hands!
And on earth – peace to all people who live on Wurundjeri land.
December 2014 newsletter
New bathroom facilities for our guests - hooray! Also lots of learning for residents and in our churches and communities, both in the city and out on country. Read about it all here.
