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How to sustain wellbeing in distressing times
Recent events in Australia and around the world have no doubt left many of our supporters and members feeling moved but disheartened, even distressed. In light of this, we are sharing some ideas and advice around what you can do to firstly, take action and contribute to efforts to help those impacted by these events, and secondly, take steps to protect the emotional wellbeing of yourself and loved ones.
ACT Introduces VAD Bill
The ACT has introduced a Voluntary Assisted Dying bill. As recommended by Humanists Australia's submission on VAD to the ACT Government, the bill would allow people who are experiencing intolerable suffering but who have not been given a time frame for life expectancy to access VAD.
Thank you Ange!
Ange Miller has stepped down as Membership Manager of Humanists Australia. The CEO and Board thank her for her service, and have awarded her with Life Membership.
Walk for Yes in Canberra
An estimated 5000 people Walked for Yes to the Voice in Canberra, joining many other cities and towns around the country on 15/16 September.
Our humanist values urge us to give respect to other people regardless of their customs being different to ours. Recognition at a fundamental level through our constitution can help to restore the respect lacking in previous government actions.
Our member Melissa Robbie who participated in the Walk for Yes, reflected on the speeches at the rally to say that our Humanist values of honesty ( about our nation founded on the lie of Terra Nullius) and fairness (to the dispossessed) urges us to support the Voice.