In the secluded town of Manna Hill, SA, where support is scarce, admitting and accepting help is difficult. Receiving community support in remote Australia is not easy. Wayne, Betty, and Monty faced overwhelming challenges, and their story, guided by the support of Bush Chaplain Sunny, epitomises the transformative power of community assistance. Living so remotely ...
Rev Dr Stephen Robinson stands out and provides leadership in disaster recovery support. Over the past decade, he has guided Frontier Services, ensuring the organisation’s readiness to handle disasters and aid in long-term recovery efforts. In his role as the National Disaster Recovery Officer for the Uniting Church, Rev Dr Stephen Robinson collaborates closely with …
Meet Chris and Ros, our Outback Links volunteers who through their volunteering have built life-long friendships and connections in the bush. “There’s always something you can do to help. It doesn’t require knowing how to brand a cow,” says Chris and Ros. Four years ago, a Google search led Chris and Ros to embark on …
We have been an integral part of Eula's life, intertwining with her family's history and leaving an indelible mark on her journey. Now, as she reflects on her profound connection with the bush and its people, Eula finds solace in the knowledge that her legacy giving to Frontier Services will endure. This is through a ...
As we reflect on the challenges faced last year, I extend my heartfelt gratitude to each one of you for supporting rural communities with the power of your generosity. As we continue our journey, our teams find communities grappling with a series of unforeseen disasters. In this edition of Frontier News, we delve into the ...
Meet Geoff Bond, a beacon of compassion and generosity in the Outback Links’ volunteer program. Geoff’s commitment spans an incredible 44 placements across 29 diverse properties. This covers approximately 68,000 kilometers, each journey and is a testament to his dedication. As Geoff shares, “When I volunteer my time, I’m there on behalf of everyone, extending …
Meet our newest Bush Chaplain, Jennie! Jennie’s new Bush Chaplaincy covers 450,000 square kilometers for the Cunnamulla, Burke, and Wills Remote Area in South West Queensland. It’s a vast area with vast opportunities for Jennie to provide crucial support. This Bush Chaplaincy role is both the end and the start of a journey for Jennie. …
One of our Bush Chaplains in Western Australia, David, shared the story of Susan (not her real name), one of the people he visits as regularly as he can. Susan’s home was split apart by Cyclone Seroja back in April 2021. She still doesn’t have a roof. It took 16 months for her to get …
Suicide takes the lives of eight people in Australia every day. It takes more lives than motor vehicle accidents and is the leading cause of death among our young people. In rural and remote parts of the country, the rate of suicide is even higher. 1.5 to 2 times higher. Yet suicide is preventable. …
Suicide takes the lives of eight people in Australia every day – more lives than motor vehicle accidents. It is the leading cause of death among our youth. In rural and remote parts of our country, the rate of suicide is appallingly higher – 150 to 200% higher. Suicide by remoteness 2010-19 FACT SHEET …
