Voice
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice Toolkit
The Salvation Army has accepted the gracious invitation contained in the Uluru Statement from the Heart and we want to be part of delivering on the promise contained within it. A constitutionally protected Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice is an important first step.
The Salvation Army believes that the 2023 Referendum presents an opportunity for a powerfully symbolic, and deeply practical change which will enrich the experience of both indigenous and non-indigenous Australians together.
An Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice will provide an opportunity to correct existing structural issues and ensure that future legislation does not create or perpetuate disadvantage and injustice.
The Salvation Army supports:
- enshrining of the Voice in the Constitution;
- the Voice having power to make representations to both the Parliament and the Executive; and
- the Parliament having power to make laws with respect to the Voice.
We have been encouraging all Australians, including Members of Parliament, to do the same.
The important thing is that we remain focused on how we can fight against the hardship and injustice experienced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice Resources
The following Toolkits have been prepared to support you with TSA approved communication and promotional resources leading up to the Voice referendum.
The Salvation Army Australia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land on which we meet and work and pay our respect to Elders past, present and future.
We value and include people of all cultures, languages, abilities, sexual orientations, gender identities, gender expressions and intersex status. We are committed to providing programs that are fully inclusive. We are committed to the safety and wellbeing of people of all ages, particularly children.
