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Humanism is an optimistic world-view relying on human capabilities only –
guided by reason – informed by evidence – driven by compassion.

A reply from Federal Minister Peter Garrett’s office reads  ”… the Department will be providing information on its website about organisations who have indicated their availability to provide this service. The choice of provider is a matter for the school.”

The implication is crystal clear. With the head start that the present religious providers have, unless the Humanist movement identifies secular agencies to handle the job the student counsellors will be chosen on the basis of their religiosity, indefinitely.- HG More…

(Pix from Shafston International College, Brisbane, Qld, and School Counselor, Wikipedia, respectively)

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