A prayer for teachers Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people should be aware that this presentation contains images or names of people who have since passed away (Slide 7). Photo Credits Left to right: Janaki teaches other vulnerable women and youth in her community how to sew so they too can be empowered and earn a living. Credit: Richard Wainwright, Caritas Australia Cyclone season in the Solomon Islands runs from November to March, “This season we’re better prepared and know how to respond, and in an emergency this can make all the difference,” says Martina. Credit: Richard Wainwright Through the Caritas Australia program in the Solomon Islands, children and teachers are much more prepared for natural disasters.  Credit: Richard Wainwright A prayer to celebrate teachers on World Teachers’ Day, October 5. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people should be aware that this presentation contains images or names of people who have since passed away (Slide 7).

PASTORAL VISIT IN AUSTRALIA Cyclone season in the Solomon Islands runs from November to March, “This season we’re better prepared and know how to respond, and in an emergency this can make all the difference,” says Martina. Credit: Richard Wainwright PASTORAL VISIT IN AUSTRALIA ADDRESS OF JOHN PAUL II TO THE COUNCIL, STAFF AND STUDENTS OF THE INSTITUTE OF CATHOLIC EDUCATION Melbourne (Australia), 28 November 1986 Credit: Richard Wainwright

Credit: Richard Wainwright, Caritas Australia Bayan and her friends standing in their classroom, ready for the Caritas Education Program’s class to begin. Students receive vital assistance to help them catch up and adapt to the Jordanian curriculum. Credit: Richard Wainwright, Caritas Australia PASTORAL VISIT IN AUSTRALIA ADDRESS OF JOHN PAUL II TO THE COUNCIL, STAFF AND STUDENTS OF THE INSTITUTE OF CATHOLIC EDUCATION Melbourne (Australia), 28 November 1986 Credit: Richard Wainwright, Caritas Australia

Credit: Viyan Fernando/ Caritas Sri Lanka PASTORAL VISIT IN AUSTRALIA “Because we were moved so many times before we reached the camps, there was no way for him to have a proper education. When everybody was displaced, most people took their clothes with them, but my son took only his books,” says Nirangini. Credit: Viyan Fernando/ Caritas Sri Lanka PASTORAL VISIT IN AUSTRALIA ADDRESS OF JOHN PAUL II TO THE COUNCIL, STAFF AND STUDENTS OF THE INSTITUTE OF CATHOLIC EDUCATION Melbourne (Australia), 28 November 1986 Credit: Viyan Fernando/ Caritas Sri Lanka

PASTORAL VISIT IN AUSTRALIA For many children, language barriers, a lack of documentation, and costly fees prevent from them attending Thai schools. In collaboration with our partners, the Jesuit Refugee Services, Caritas supports community-based learning centres which offer migrant children primary education and a bridge into Thailand’s school system.  Credit: Oliver White PASTORAL VISIT IN AUSTRALIA ADDRESS OF JOHN PAUL II TO THE COUNCIL, STAFF AND STUDENTS OF THE INSTITUTE OF CATHOLIC EDUCATION Melbourne (Australia), 28 November 1986 Credit: Oliver White

Credit: Richard Wainwright PASTORAL VISIT IN AUSTRALIA Martina’s school in Ngossi is in a region, like many in the Solomon Islands, that is prone to a range of natural disasters. Credit: Richard Wainwright PASTORAL VISIT IN AUSTRALIA ADDRESS OF JOHN PAUL II TO THE COUNCIL, STAFF AND STUDENTS OF THE INSTITUTE OF CATHOLIC EDUCATION Melbourne (Australia), 28 November 1986 Credit: Richard Wainwright

Passing on traditional knowledge The Purple House was established in 2004 by Western Desert Nganampa Walytja Palyantjaku Tjutaku Aboriginal Corporation to support First Australian patients who have been dislocated from country and culture. The program also gives participants an opportunity to pass on traditional knowledge and values, helping others retain their connections with home. “There are young people learning these things too. That is good, so that old ways are not lost.” Nankamarra Photograph credit: Simon Hewson Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people should be aware that this presentation contains images or names of people who have since passed away. Credit: Simon Hewson

Credit: Richard Wainwright, Caritas Australia Janaki started her business through a loan from the Children and Youth Empowerment Program and now has 11 sewing machines to use for her classes. Credit: Richard Wainwright, Caritas Australia PASTORAL VISIT IN AUSTRALIA ADDRESS OF JOHN PAUL II TO THE COUNCIL, STAFF AND STUDENTS OF THE INSTITUTE OF CATHOLIC EDUCATION Melbourne (Australia), 28 November 1986 Credit: Richard Wainwright, Caritas Australia

Credit: Richard Wainwright PASTORAL VISIT IN AUSTRALIA Child labour is a big issue in Fiji. Semiti, the Director of The People’s Community Network (PCN), who work hard to empower people living in informal settlements and to ensure children don’t have to work so the family can have food.. He says “we believe that, through education, people can then move up the ladder”. Credit: Richard Wainwright PASTORAL VISIT IN AUSTRALIA ADDRESS OF JOHN PAUL II TO THE COUNCIL, STAFF AND STUDENTS OF THE INSTITUTE OF CATHOLIC EDUCATION Melbourne (Australia), 28 November 1986 Credit: Richard Wainwright

Text source: Pastoral visit in Australia, Address of John Paul II to the council, staff and students, of the Institute of Catholic Education, Melbourne (Australia), 28 November 1986.