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Blacktown Centre equips next generation of counsellors
The ADRA Community Centre in the heart of Blacktown is supporting Sydney’s most vulnerable people. Run predominantly by volunteers, the Centre offers a range of services from food parcels to …
Read MorePaul’s Heart for Service
The first year anniversary for the ADRA Op Shop in Chinchilla has been bitter-sweet. As the Op Shop volunteers celebrated one year of offering help to the local community on …
Read MoreA Life of Service
Maxine Abblott always wanted an active and meaningful retirement. For the last eight years, she has maintained a busy but happy lifestyle by volunteering for ADRA. Maxine started out by helping …
Read MoreA sanctuary in the heart of Blacktown
In the heart of Blacktown, perched above the hustle and bustle of commuters pouring out of the train station, lies the ADRA Blacktown Community Centre. For over a decade, a …
Read MoreAddressing depression after the drought
Depression and anxiety are mental health challenges that have faced many people in communities affected by severe drought. Even once physical relief comes, whether through rain or funding, the effects …
Read MoreADRA responds to Townsville Floods
The people of Townsville have always been community minded, so the response to the current flooding is no exception. Having received a year’s worth of rain in nine days, Townsville …
Read MoreRelief from the Drought
Your donations to ADRA’s recent Drought Relief Appeal are making a real difference in the lives of farmers and their families. Take the rural kids from far-flung farms and stations …
Read MoreFalling Through the Cracks
Four years ago, Jonathon was comfortable. Then his life turned upside down. He recounts an incredible journey of heartbreak, despair and, ultimately, hope. It’s 2am. Cold and dark. Jonathan lies …
Read MoreSpeaking up for Fairness and Generosity
Ahead of next week’s federal budget, there have been reports of further cuts to Australia’s foreign aid budget. In response, Adventist leaders have spoken out, encouraging church members to advocate for …
Read MoreMeet the Mackay Op Shop Volunteers
Tuesday 5 December was International Volunteer Day. Below, four volunteers share their stories. Maciej A listening ear—this is what local pastor Maciej provides to the customers at ADRA’s Mackay Op Shop by …
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