The 2012 Centenary Classic Outback Trial was wrapped up for another year with a presentation at Rustons Rose in Renmark. This video features Rosemary Young addressing the audience. 

The 2012 Centenary Classic Outback Trial was wrapped up for another year with a presentation at Rustons Rose in Remark on Saturday evening. The week-long trial saw competitors endure the rain and cold and cover 2150 kilometers of outback terrain to raise significant funds for Frontier Services Outback Links program. As the event drew to …

The Centenary Classic Outback Trial saw competitors endure the rain and cold and cover 2150 kilometers of outback terrain to raise significant funds for Frontier Services’ Outback Links program. This video shows some footage of the cars taking part in some time trials. Get a glimpse of being inside a rally car driver’s seat.

HONOURING THE OUTBACK ANGELS.     The Daily Telegraph, Saturday August 11, 2012.   In the days when horses and camels powered travel, one man journeyed into the heart of the nation to help sustain outback living. Reverend John Flynn, along with the Presbyterian church, formed Australian Inland Mission (AIM) — known as a ‘‘mantle of safety’ — to provide medical and communication …

Classic Outback Trial reaches its final destination FRIDAY 24 August: After six days racing through outback NSW, the Classic Outback Trial has reached its final destination, Renmark in South Australia. Rosemary Young (middle) with the Frontier Services/Hartmann team at the hangar for the BrokenHill PatrolTomorrow will be the final day of competition before the presentation …

There is one event every year in Alice Springs that brings the community together – the Frontier Services Old Timers Fete – and this year was no exception. Enjoying the sunshine at the Old Timers Fete The sun was shining as the crowds poured in for the 45th annual fete from 11am on Saturday. This …

OUTBACK MISSION MILESTONE.   Midwest Times: Thursday, August 9, 2012.  The Uniting Church in Dongara celebrated 100 years of Frontier Services — the major provider of residential and community aged care, health and community services as well as pastoral support… Read full article. 

CHURCH COMMITS TO ONGOING SERVICE IN REGIONAL AUSTRALIA. Border Watch: Friday, July 20, 2012.   THE Uniting Church in Australia has made a commitment to continue to stand by remote Australia after 100 years of unbroken service. Delegates at the 13th Triennial Assembly Meeting of the Uniting Church in Adelaide resolved that the church would “commit itself anew to the people of remote …

A photographic display which captures John Flynn’s vision for the heart of the nation and how it became a reality opens at the National Library of Australia in Canberra today, Friday, 10 August. One of Flynn’s photos to go on display: three AIM nurses with seven newborn babiesRunning for one year, the display, Beyond the Furthest Fences: …

Overcoming the disadvantage faced by people living in remote communities will take courage and innovation, Frontier Services’ Kate Higginbotham told Isolated Children’s Parents’ Association 41st Annual Conference in Griffith today. Jane Morton, who was a nurse at the Frontier Services Birdsville Hospital from 1979-81, visited the Frontier Services stall at the ICPA conference in GriffithMs Higginbotham spoke …