As a young fighter pilot flying RAAF Meteor jets in the Korean War, Rev Bob Macintosh recalls how readily he described himself to any who asked about his beliefs with the curt reply “I’m an agnostic”. But that was all to change. Bob was one of 17,000 military personnel who served Australia under the direction …
The Frontier Services Patrol Ministers are committed to being there for people, in moments of great joy and at times of utmost sadness. This means going to where people are at, being in the places that people hold dear to them. The Patrol Ministers are frequently asked to celebrate milestones and ceremonies in the …
Reverend Gregor Henderson AM was recognised during the 2015 Australia Day honours, becoming a Member of the Order of Australia. Gregor received the award in the General Division for “significant service to the community through executive and ministerial roles in the Uniting Church in Australia, and through interfaith initiatives.” Gregor Henderson has been involved in …
Meekatharra is a small town in Western Australia, nestled into the landscape some 771 kilometres north-east of Perth. Once centred in a gold mining region, the town today is better known as a transit hub for livestock. While the Royal Flying Doctor Service and School of the Air have a home in the town, so …
In the bush, no day is 9-5. On a remote property, families rise early and finish late. Everything fits around the work that has to be done to sustain the family’s income. Throw into the mix raising a family and education in the bush and there are a whole lot of extra challenges that families …
Footsteps in the Outback is a new book by former Broken Hill Patrol Minister Rev Jorge Rebolledo featuring a series of stories inspired by his time working with Frontier Services. As the Broken Hill Patrol Minister from 2011-2013, Jorge provided both practical and spiritual care to people across a vast area, travelling both by vehicle …
Frontier Services national volunteering program in remote Australia, Outback Links, has partnered with drought-relief campaigner Buy a Bale to undertake a massive Farm Rescue. This week almost 30 properties in the drought stricken Goodooga region in north-west NSW will receive a helping hand from our volunteer workforce. There were over 40 skilled volunteers on the …
November Frontier News is out now. This edition, we focus on growing up in remote Australia and the challenges and blessings for children in the bush. In the magazine, we take a look inside the RAFS kit boxes provided to isolated families in Queensland so parents can help their children learn through play. We hear …
Acclaimed Australian writer Bill ‘Swampy’ Marsh has published a collection of stories about faith in the outback, including many tales from Frontier Services’ Patrol Ministers, past and present. In his book, Amazing Grace, Bill presents an array of first-hand stories from (and about) priests, pastors, preachers and ministers working in remote and regional Australia. The …
To have a stranger come to lend a hand means an awful lot when things are stacked against you. That is what makes Geoff Bond so special and so deserving of the title Mid North Coast Volunteer of the Year. As a volunteer with the Frontier Services program, Outback Links, Geoff travels to remote properties …
