Dec 22

“It’s the most wonderful time of the year”

Except for so many, it’s not. Financial stress, loneliness and family dynamics can make Christmas one of the most stressful times of the year. According to research by Good360 Australia, one in two respondents worried about affording gifts for their family. And with one in three Australians finding it difficult …

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Oct 07

Feeding Families in Zambia – Walya’s Story

“Before ADRA, we were harvesting maize, but it was never enough. There was only enough for our family to eat. There was nothing left to sell.”   Walya and her family live in rural Zambia. Like so many in Zambia, Walya and her husband farm for a living. But their harvest …

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Sep 07

Toowoomba 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 – Darling Downs Christian School and North Toowoomba State School – and the food programs operate differently …

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