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Friendship Day High-Tea
On 23 September 2021, the Victor Harbor ADRA Op-Shop held a high tea in honour of International Friendship Day. “The event was designed to facilitate the meeting together of single …
Read MoreDebbie’s Story
For as long as Debbie can remember, drugs dictated her life. “I was a drug addict for 48 years,” Debbie says. “I was always rejected from society, being a heroin …
Read MoreADRA & You – June
A Message from the CEO Wow! June is always a crazy time. And that has never been more true than this year. I want to start by saying a big …
Read MoreFlood Assistance – East Coast Australian Floods
According to the Bureau of Meteorology, the East Coast of New South Wales experienced its wettest week ever in mid-March, 2021. The week-long heavy rainfall resulted in significant flooding near catchment …
Read MoreVolunteer Profile – Linda D’Abreu
“Volunteering gives everyone the opportunity to use their God-given talents. It transforms lives. And you could be the reason someone’s life changes.” – Linda D’Abreu From Tuesday to Thursday, you will find Linda …
Read MoreWeekend of healing for women affected by the 2020 Far South Coast bushfires
Words: Amandine Ahrens. This story was originally published in Bega District News, with details added by ADRA Australia Throughout the bushfire season of 2019/20, Bega Seventh-day Adventist Church partnered with …
Read MoreHow David’s Gift Became a Sanctuary
David John Brown always cared about helping women in their time of need and he wanted this to be his legacy. So, he left a gift in his will to ADRA. David specified …
Read MoreADRA Op Shop – Busselton
Words: Jennie Walker, ADRA Busselton Op Shop Manager The Busselton ADRA Op Shop is located in the Busselton CBD, right near Centrelink. During COVID-19, with so many waiting in line …
Read MoreKangaroo Island Go Local
For the first time since COVID-19 restricted travel, an ADRA Connections Go Local trip took place from April 12-20. The Go Local trip saw year 12 and recently graduated students …
Read MoreBlack Summer Fires – One Year On
“We were burnt out on New Year’s Eve,” said Bill. “It’s had a fair impact on our property.” It has been one year since the 2019-2020 bushfire season ravaged the …
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