Frontier Services welcomes aged care commitment to remote Australians

Frontier Services welcomes major reforms to the aged care system, announced by the Federal Government today, including measures which support the vulnerable and extra funding for the workforce. NT Regional Manager Sharon Davis said the $3.7 billion package includes measures to ensure those who are most vulnerable receive the services they need. This is especially …

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More than a measuring stick: the adventures of Margaret Ford

When you are about to drive through a river in your four-wheel drive loaded up with supplies, you should always test the depth of the river with the most dispensable item in your vehicle, states Margaret Ford, a former Patrol Padre’s wife. The most disposable object, of course, is the Patrol Padre’s wife!  At 85, …

A Mantle of Safety

 â€˜A Mantle of Safety’ explores the remarkable story of the origins of Frontier Services. Narrated by Will Hagon and produced by Monitor Films for Frontier Services, this historical DVD tells a story that all Australians need to hear – and calls for a renewed commitment to the people of remote Australia.  

A blessing to safeguard our roads

Someone was listening when the Blessing of the Roads ceremony in Esperance took place, said Frontier Services West Nullarbor Patrol Minister Rob Dummermuth, as this year the roads claimed no victims over the Easter break. The Blessing of the Roads is one way for the SES and the Shire of Esperance to inform the community …

Alice Springs celebrates the Centenary

People lined Todd Mall in Alice Springs on Saturday as Frontier Services Patrol Minister Colin Gordon rode a camel to Adelaide House, as the Alice Springs Uniting Church Centenary Celebrations began, marking 100 years since the establishment of the Australian Inland Mission (AIM). Colin was retracing the steps of early AIM Patrol Padre Bruce Plowman …

Flood-affected families receive a practical helping hand

Flooded families who were faced with clearing mud from their homes and salvaging possessions have been buoyed by the generosity and practical help offered by a partnership between charities and an online donation site. Givit is a web-based organisation which matches donated goods with the people who need them using charity partners to identify the …

Two roads meet at Easter

This Easter there will be many journeys made – near and far from home, physical as well as spiritual. Broken Hill Patrol Minister Jorge Rebolledo recently crossed paths with Outback Links volunteer Don McKay (pictured) as they both went about their own Easter journeys. Don has volunteered to lend a hand to a family in …

Frontier Services farewells a great friend

The people of remote Australia have lost a great friend and enthusiastic advocate with the passing of Western Australian Senator Judith Adams on Saturday. Frontier Services today pays tribute to Senator Adams for her unwavering commitment to representing the needs of remote Australians and her work, inside and outside the Government, to improve the lives …