The Men’s Issue: August Frontier News Out Now Much as we ‘know’ it, statistics prove that there is a great divide between men living in metropolitan Australia, and those who live in remote and very remote Australia. The August edition of Frontier News has just been released and we look at ‘Men’s Issues’. We take …
July 24, 2014 In General By Frontier Services
Outback Links delivers hands-on help to remote families
Outback Links has matched 13 families with volunteer help since the program relaunched at the beginning of the month, and more assistance is on the way. With the program back in operation, volunteers are responding with enthusiasm and eagerness to get out and help, while families and individuals have expressed how thankful they are to …
July 17, 2014 In General By Frontier Services
One incredible challenge
When it comes to setting a personal challenge, Andamooka’s Bronwen West is not the type of person to take things lightly. On 2 August, Bronwen will commence one incredible challenge of a 20-day hike along the length of Lake Torrens in the heart of South Australia’s outback . Accompanied by her good friend Susie Barr …
July 8, 2014 In General By Frontier Services
Working Remotely
Imagine living 18 hours away from your children. For many families in remote Australia, this is a reality, and for Frontier Services‘ staff too. Katrina McGregor, Field Coordinator with our Remote Area Families Service was working remotely in Longreach. Katrina’s children were 18 hours away, at boarding school in Alice Springs. Recently Katrina relieved at …