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Help Aussies in Need – Perri’s Story
“We went into hardship on our mortgage and my sick pay ran out, my annual leave ran out, everything ran out, and we were living off nothing.” Perri and her husband were living the Australian dream: they had a mortgage on a home and Perri was facing a promotion that …
Read MoreMicah Women Leaders Delegation in Canberra to Promote a Safer World for All
10 August 2023 Earlier this week, 45 influential Christian women leaders brought together by Micah Australia converged in Canberra to advocate for the world’s poorest and most vulnerable people. The Micah Women Leaders Delegation, comprised of women from over 12 church denominations and Micah’s coalition of Aid and Development members, …
Read MoreSan leaders pack relief parcels for ADRA
“Together: Collaborating as a community to get where we need to go” was the key theme of Adventist HealthCare’s (AHCL) annual Focus Day for 2023. Held each year, Focus Day is an opportunity for the San leadership team to examine the hospital’s mission, recognise achievements of the previous financial year …
Read MorePartnership between Indigenous College and ADRA Op Shop
A years-long partnership between Bindoon Seventh-day Adventist Church, ADRA Australia and Mamarapha College is supporting Indigenous students with their tertiary studies. Located in Karragullen, Western Australia, Mamarapha College was established in 1997 and is part of the Seventh-day Adventist education system. “Mamarapha College provides a unique opportunity for Indigenous people …
Read MoreIronman Fundraiser for ADRA
Andrew Thompson completed his first Ironman Triathlon and fundraised over $4,300 for ADRA Australia. A full-distance Ironman Triathlon is a 3.8km swim followed by a 180km cycle then finishing with a full 42.2km marathon run. On May 7, Andrew completed the Ironman Triathlon in a time of just over 14 …
Read MoreADRA and Avondale bring affordable counselling to the community
A collaboration between Avondale and one of the largest op shops in Australia is bringing affordable counselling to the local community. One-hour sessions have been offered by qualified counsellors and supervised final-year counselling students at the ADRA Op Shop Morisset on Mondays and Wednesdays since March 1. “After working extensively …
Read MoreChristmas food support at ADRA Wantirna
“Would anyone in the community care if our church closed? Would anyone, other than church members, notice?” This was the question the pastor of Wantirna Seventh-day Adventist Church asked his congregation six years ago. The silence that followed was uncomfortable. The members knew that if the church closed its doors, …
Read MoreGrow a Family’s Future – Maria’s Story
“We used the money we made from selling vegetables to provide for our needs, but it was never enough.” Maria lives in rural Timor-Leste with her husband, Salvador, and young children. She makes her living selling the vegetables she can grow at home. But it hasn’t always been easy. “We …
Read MoreADRA’s flood response – 2022
UPDATE on ADRA’s Flood Response: November 17 The Lachlan River in Central NSW is set to hit a 70-year peak today, causing dangerous flooding and cutting off access to towns like Forbes. The river is expected to reach 10.8m. ADRA is partnering with local Seventh-day Adventist Churches in Dubbo, Parkes …
Read MoreADRA Op Shop Morisset becomes one of the largest in Australia
The ADRA Op Shop Morisset celebrated its expansion and renovation with an official re-opening celebration on Sunday, November 6. The op shop is now the sole occupant of a warehouse with over 2000m2Â of floorspace, making it one of the largest op shops in Australia. The celebration, attended by State Member …
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