Right now, the Earth and the poor are calling out for help, and we cannot ignore this call. Whether it be bushfires across our country, flooding rains flowing into our towns and cities, rising sea levels pushing our neighbours from their lands, prolonged and extreme droughts destroying crops, stock and livelihoods, or the extinction of thousands of native animals, the call to listen to the cry of the Earth and the cry of the poor has never been louder.
The COVID-19 pandemic is impacting the mental health of many members of our families and local communities. There is widespread pressure on livelihoods as businesses struggle, lay people off, or even close.