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Counselling 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 a person’s confidence to make decisions. Years without an income takes its toll on the families who wait outside for …
Read MoreShatha’s New Vision
Last week Shathaâs older sisterâs glasses were stolen.  At just 6 years old, Shatha knew she had to do something. She didnât chase down the thieves or make âlost-and-foundâ posters – instead she promised her sister that one day sheâd become an eye-doctor so she could help.  This was the latest in a series of traumatic events in the …
Read MoreMia’s Story
Mia has always been community minded and service driven. Having grown up in the Seventh-day Adventist Church, Mia knew about ADRA. And so, within months of moving to Brisbane with her husband and two children, she reached out to the local ADRA Community Centre in Logan and began to volunteer …
Read MoreOfficial opening of Zen-sory Space and Play Area
On a cheerful and sunny afternoon, Mallee Rose Cottage â the ADRA Community Centre in Macquarie Fields â officially opened its new Zen-sory Space and Play Area. For the past six years, Mallee Rose Cottage has been a refuge for families in Macquarie Fields. With services ranging from counselling to …
Read MoreFirst Adventist safe house opened in PNG
This post was originally written for and published by the Adventist Record. In what is believed to be a first for Papua New Guinea Union Mission, the Silva Memorial Seventh-day Adventist Church has opened a family violence shelter on their property in June Valley. The refuge will provide temporary accommodation for those …
Read MoreThe future for They Are Not Alone project
The They Are Not Alone (TANA) project started a few years ago, sparked by a lecture from Avondaleâs Dr Brad Watson and spearheaded by one of the students who listened to the lecture, Linda Ciric. The initial campaign had two goals: to raise $100,000 through a partnership with ADRA Australia …
Read MoreJamal’s Story
Jamal* is an eight-year-old girl from Syria. She lives with her parents and three siblings all in a one-room home in the Dekweneh area of Lebanon. Their house is hand built by their father with only blocks of stones. Staying with five members in a confined area distracts Jamal from …
Read MoreBlacktown Centre equips next generation of counsellors
The ADRA Community Centre in the heart of Blacktown is supporting Sydneyâs most vulnerable people. Run predominantly by volunteers, the Centre offers a range of services from food parcels to social work, but is best-known for its free quality counselling. âFinancial stress is common among people who receive counselling from …
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 a few people every week, but now she is helping more than 200 people per week. âIâm an on-the-ground type …
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 dedicated team of mostly volunteers have been serving their local community by meeting their greatest physical and emotional needs. The …
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