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Connection in a time of COVID
Words: Sue Beament – ADRA Manager at Ferntree Gully One freezing, wet and windy Monday, volunteers were dodging raindrops to load up cars with food packages. By 2pm, the delivery …
Read More99 year-old Enid walks the City2Surf to help others get back on their feet
On Sunday morning October 18, Enid Webster will once again don her walking shoes to participate in the 14km City2Surf event to raise vital funds for the ADRA Appeal. 2020 …
Read MoreRoss’ Story
Ross was happily living out his retirement with his wife in western Sydney, but in the space of a week his life was turned upside down. “My wife passed away …
Read MoreVictor Harbor Op Shop Delivering Fun to Disadvantaged School Communities
The fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic has meant that many businesses and families within our local community continue to do it tough. The Victor Harbor ADRA Op Shop sees all too …
Read MoreADRA in North-West Tasmania
ADRA volunteers in the north-west of Tasmania have been supporting their local communities with fresh produce and non-perishable items through the Waratah Community Centre, delivery to the doors, and Smithton …
Read MoreBrisbane Spanish Church Reaches Out to International Students in Time of Need
“God has placed in my heart the desire to help international students, since I have also been a student in other countries, and I know it is not easy,” says …
Read MoreCounselling continues through COVID-19
“Coming home after a lengthy prison sentence can present far more challenges than most people realise. Being constantly told what to do and when to do it can take away …
Read MoreADRA Drought Response in SA
Since December 2019, ADRA has been involved in Drought Relief activities in South Australia. The response has seen a volunteer team visit the Mallee Region, where drought-affected farmers and …
Read MoreChanges to the ADRA Appeal
For over 100 years Adventists have gone from door to door collecting funds for the Appeal for Missions – an event that later became known as the ADRA Appeal. Fondly …
Read MoreThe Gift That Keeps Giving
When ADRA received a generous bequest from a loyal donor, part of the gift was used to purchase a bus. How useful is a bus, you might ask? Well, for …
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