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Select stories below have also been published in our digital magazine, the Australian Humanist. Visit the magazine to read more.
Climate advocacy: how you can take action!
Like many people in Australia, humanists are worried about the increase in human-induced global warming producing accelerated climate change that is already tearing the very fabric of our society. That is why, as part of our Climate Change and the Environment campaign, Humanists Australia has developed a practical tool for members and supporters alike to use to advocate for action!
ACT VAD: Media Release
The ACT Government is calling for submissions into Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) legislation for the ACT. Humanists Australia is drawing on the personal experience of its chair, Mary-Anne Cosgrove, on its values of compassion, reason, integrity and diversity, and on experience from other jurisdictions, to advocate for a compassionate, holistic approach to end of life care.
HA Environment Challenge: March is REUSE month!
In an effort to set new behaviours we have set up a 20 day test focusing on three common household products that with thoughtful management can help reduce your household impact on the environment. Up for the Challenge?
Freedom of Thought Report
HA has been working with Humanists International (HI) to update the Australian section of their "Freedom of Thought Report". As part of that exercise HI is seeking personal stories ("testimony") on the lived experience of humanists in Australia.