The Diocese of Parramata has revised plans to implement a new religious-education curriculum in Catholic schools, after lay groups protested that the curriculum was not in keeping with Church doctrine.
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Dozens of community and religious leaders have come together to receive their COVID-19 vaccinations in Sydney in a bid to show the jab is safe for people from all backgrounds.
NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian and Multicultural Minister Geoff Lee joined multicultural leaders and those from diverse media organisations on Wednesday to field questions from their communities.
“I call on every member of the Indonesian community to move forward to get themselves vaccinated,” Imam and Indonesian community leader Amin Hady said.
“It is very important for everyone’s safety - safety for yourself and all other members of the community. So, please do not hesitate and come quickly to get vaccinated.”
The Parramatta diocese of the Catholic church has yielded to a backlash from parents and priests over its opposition to a bill that would ban the discussion of gender diversity in schools.