Dec 26

How God Enabled ADRA’s Initial Response to the Asian Tsunami

Words: Robert Patton The events I’m about to relate may be interpreted in a number of ways, dependent on your faith and beliefs. For me, it was nothing less than a series of miracles! In the aftermath of the devastating 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, what unfolded was an extraordinary journey …

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Nov 19

From Surviving to Thriving

Vourn and Sarourm live in rural Cambodia with their three-year-old son. Both have lost a leg to a landmine on separate occasions while in Thailand. “After losing my leg, my life became very difficult,” says Sarourm. “I did rice farming, and while others could finish a hectare a day, I …

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Oct 04

Love Thy Neighbour – Annie’s Story

When Annie walked through ADRA’s doors for the first time 13 years ago, she was homeless. She had just left an abusive marriage and was on her own for the first time in 20 years.  “When I first went to ADRA, it was because I didn’t have a place to …

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Oct 03

How Evie found her heavenly Father through ADRA

On 24 August, Evie was baptised at Crossroads2421 Seventh-day Adventist Church (Officer, Vic), surrounded by her church and ADRA family. But two years ago, Evie’s life looked very different. At 22-years-old, Evie had been recently diagnosed with autism and was struggling with her mental health. “I’m a Centrelink pension receiver,” …

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Aug 19

Wauchope church ministry expands with ADRA partnership

A ministry by Wauchope Adventist Church (Kingscreek, NSW) has been expanding significantly after becoming an official ADRA project in February. The SouperVan ministry, which has been serving hot soup and buns to the community for more than two years, now also provides fresh produce, blankets, sleeping bags and pet food. According to Troy Eggleton, ADRA …

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Aug 05

Celebrating 40 Years of ADRA – Laura’s Story

To mark our 40 year anniversary, we wanted to hear from some of our staff and showcase a significant experience or memory they have from their time at ADRA. Today’s story comes from Laura Stephenson, the Operations Manager for Open Heart International, a division of ADRA. Laura shares the time …

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May 25

Volunteer Profile – Liz’s Story

“I just love coming here because I feel like little miracles happen every day.” Liz Wheeler volunteers two days a week as a counsellor at the ADRA Community Centre Blacktown with her guide dog, Poppi, by her side. Run predominantly by volunteers, the centre offers services ranging from food parcels …

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Apr 07

Disaster Updates – Winter 2024

This was written for and published in the ADRA News – Winter 2024 edition. Cyclone Jasper In December 2023, Cyclone Jasper struck Far North Queensland, causing widespread flooding and damage. Together with local Seventh-day Adventist Churches, ADRA responded by distributing 480 food hampers and opening churches to act as emergency …

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Sep 07

Toowoomba Op Shop school feeding program

The ADRA Op Shop Toowoomba is helping to feed children who have come to school without eating breakfast.  The op shop is partnering with two schools in the area to run breakfast programs – Darling Downs Christian School and North Toowoomba State School – and the food programs operate differently …

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Aug 13

Gift in Will – Maurie Ibbott’s Testimony

“I waste nothing. I won’t have a shower; I have a bath. And the bathwater I use on the pot plants.”  This zero-waste mentality has shaped Maurie Ibbott’s life. He grew up on the land and from his tenth birthday he began to help his dad with the hard labour. …

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