There was an air of excitement as the first banner for the centenary year was proudly unwrapped in the Frontier Services National Office. Rosemary Young, Richard Stewart and Kate Higginbotham with the banner made by Libby StewartThe call went out to supporters all around the country to create a banner which encapsulates the hope, spirit …
July 23, 2012 In Uncategorised By Frontier Services
Nissan Simpson Crossing finishes on a high
A spectacular outback concert under the stars in Birdsville was a fitting end to the Nissan Simpson Crossing 50th Anniversary event. A highlight of the night was when Nissan CEO William Peffer presented a cheque to Frontier Services National Director Rosemary Young for $22,509 – the total amount raised from the event which will assist …
July 21, 2012 In Uncategorised By Frontier Services
Daily Mercury – “History repeats in 4WD style”
HISTORY REPEATS IN 4WD STYLE. Daily Mercury: Friday, July 13, 2012. One of Australia’s pioneering motoring adventures is about to be re-lived when sister and brother Marg and Doug Sprigg cross Australia’s Simpson Desert this month in an early model Nissan G60 Patrol – for the second time… Read Full Article.
July 21, 2012 In Uncategorised By Frontier Services
Tennant & District Times –
AIM CELEBRATION. Tennant & District Timers: 8 June, 2012. A century of work by the Australian Inland Mission (AIM) was celebrated at the old welfare hut in Tennant Creek recently… Read full article.
July 21, 2012 In Uncategorised By Frontier Services
Central Coast Express Advocate – “Experiencing the remoter parts of the nation”
EXPERIENCING THE REMOTER PARTS OF THE NATION. Central Coast Express Advocate: Wednesday, July 04, 2012. EIGHT students from Green Point Christian College spent six days in central Australia celebrating 100 years of the Australian InlandMission (AIM) and the ongoing work of Frontier Services. Year 11 student Katelyn Manson said it was an awesome experience going to the outback, meeting other students and learning about Frontier Services …
July 20, 2012 In Uncategorised By Frontier Services
A cultural discussion – with Bess and Dave Price
Frontier Services staff gained valuable insights into Aboriginal culture after attending a training day at the Centre of Remote Health in Alice Springs. The day was a success with 28 Frontier Services staff receiving certificates. A highlight was the opening session with presenters Bess and David Price. Bess Nungarrayi Price is an Australian Indigenous activist and …
July 18, 2012 In Uncategorised By Frontier Services
Uniting Church makes new commitment to remote Australia
After 100 years of unbroken service, the Uniting Church in Australia has made a commitment to continue to stand by remote Australia. Delegates gathered for the 13th Triennial Assembly Meeting of the Uniting Church in Adelaide resolved that the Church would “commit itself anew to the people of remote Australia”, yesterday. The commitment comes as …
July 17, 2012 In Uncategorised By Frontier Services
Recipes
July 17, 2012 In Uncategorised By Frontier Services
Kalgoorlie migrants learn about the workplace
Migrants in Kalgoorlie-Boulder learnt about their rights and responsibilities as a worker in Australia and other concepts in the workplace at an information session yesterday. Frontier Services Kalgoorlie Community Migrant Service hosted the session to assist newly arrived migrants who have found employment or who are looking for work. Leading the session, Stephanie Fletcher, Senior Fair Work …
July 16, 2012 In Uncategorised By Frontier Services
Simpson Crossing to raise funds for remote families
Nissan Patrol drivers catch up with Frontier Services staff at the Evening Star Tourist Park in Charleville. Nine 4WD convoys travelling from all corners of the country will converge in Birdsville today, to mark the 50th anniversary of the first vehicle crossing of the Simpson Desert. Frontier Services is the charity partner for the celebrations …