John and Shan Sharp hadn’t planned to retire early, sell the house and travel Australia, but after a freak storm flooded their home in Charters Towers, North Queensland and John was crippled with debilitating arthritis, they needed a new lease on life. Not used to being idle John, a fitter and turner, knew that he …

Nyngan grandmother Glad Eldridge has an endless supply of energy and commitment when it comes to supporting her community and the people of remote Australia. The 81-year-old was named the Senior Volunteer of the Year for the Orana/Far West district last year in recognition of her work with the Nyngan Museum for close to 20 …

Katrina Stone, Field Coordinator Charleville RAFS shares her experiences of her first week with the RAFS team.  “My first week as a RAFS girl in Charleville was rather exciting but not at all what I expected! I started my new role just as the flood waters began to rise across Charleville. On my fifth day we were …

Families living in remote parts of Queensland are facing an enormous workload caused by the new school curriculum, which some parents say was introduced far too quickly. Five weeks in, the workload is placing more strain on already stretched isolated families who deliver the curriculum at home using computers and radios to connect with distance …

In the midst of the boom that has transformed Karratha and Port Hedland, the demand for migrant support services is also intensifying in the remote Pilbara mining towns. With the influx of new people coming to work in the area, including migrants, the Frontier Services Community Migrant Service in Karratha is facing a growing demand …

Frontier Services is delighted to announce that Judy Ratajec has accepted the position of Manager Professional Development, as a member of the senior leadership team in the Northern Territory. Judy has led the Northern Territory Dementia Behaviour Management Advisory Service for over 10 years. “It is a particular delight to be able to promote another …

With many families marooned on properties and completely cut off from towns and services due to flood damaged roads, the Mt Isa Remote Area Families Service team (RAFS) from Frontier Services is doing everything possible to provide support to isolated families. “We have been trying to contact and lend support to families who are isolated …

With many families marooned on properties and completely cut off from towns and services due to flood damaged roads, the Mt Isa Remote Area Families Service team (RAFS) from Frontier Services is doing everything possible to provide support to isolated families. “We have been trying to contact and lend support to families who are isolated …

Frontier Services is delighted to welcome Tim Fischer back as its Patron, wonderfully timed for the Centenary year marking 100 years at the heart of remote Australia. Mr Fischer returned to Australia this year after serving three years as Australian’s first resident Ambassador to the Holy See. A long-term supporter of people in the bush, …

Frontier Services is delighted to welcome Tim Fischer back as its Patron, wonderfully timed for the Centenary year marking 100 years at the heart of remote Australia. Mr Fischer returned to Australia this year after serving three years as Australia’s first resident Ambassador to the Holy See. A long-term supporter of people in the bush, …