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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. âWhen I first went to ADRA, it was because I didn’t have a place to …
Read MoreHow 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, Evieâs life looked very different. At 22-years-old, Evie had been recently diagnosed with autism and was struggling with her mental health. âIâm a Centrelink pension receiver,â …
Read MoreWauchope 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 …
Read MoreCelebrating 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. Todayâs story comes from Laura Stephenson, the Operations Manager for Open Heart International, a division of ADRA. Laura shares the time …
Read MoreVolunteer Profile – Liz’s Story
âI just love coming here because I feel like little miracles happen every day.â 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 …
Read MoreToowoomba 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 â Darling Downs Christian School and North Toowoomba State School â and the food programs operate differently …
Read MoreCelebrating 40 Years of ADRA – Greg’s Story
To mark our 40 year anniversary of ADRA in Australia, we wanted to hear from some of our staff and showcase a significant experience or memory they have from their time at ADRA. Todayâs story comes from Greg Young, Regional Director for ADRA South Pacific. Greg has served ADRA, both …
Read MoreNational Volunteer Week 2024
This week is National Volunteer Week and here at ADRA, we have over 2,000 reasons to celebrate! Throughout the week, we are going to profile ADRA volunteers who generously give of their time and talents. Without our volunteers, our National Programs would not be possible. Don, ADRA Pakenham Don’s journey …
Read MoreADRA Women Leaders Inspire Inclusion
ADRA is honoring International Womenâs Day (8 March) and National Womenâs History Month by spotlighting the amazing stories of the missionâs female leaders. The United Nations designated the 2024 Womenâs theme as the year to “inspire inclusion and invest in womenâs progress.” For over 40 years, ADRA women have made …
Read MoreWomen’s Empowerment in Nepal – Purna’s Story
âI had to experience every day that it is difficult for a woman to lead in my village.â Purna lives in rural Nepal where she runs her own small business growing and selling vegetables. Her husband migrates for work, leaving Purna to care for her children and the household on …
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