Flying over northern South Australia towards Alice Springs in May 1956 was adventure enough. There were only a few passengers so one could look out both sides of the Douglas DC3 aircraft and see the dry but interesting landscape slowly pass by. I was 17, going to my ‘job’ away from home in Melbourne and …

There is no doubt about the generosity – or the adventurous spirit – of the grandparents living in West Gippsland. Drouin couple Jean and Graeme Thorpe spent 10 days helping out on a remote 68,000 acre property in Queensland late last year as volunteers with the Frontier Services program Outback Links. The program provides volunteer …

Two mining companies in Western Australia gave generously to people living in remote areas this Christmas. Rio Tinto Iron Ore donated almost $10,000 to Frontier Services in a gesture that involved the staff of the mining company. “Each year Rio Tinto Iron Ore gives a Christmas hamper to their employees across WA,” said Community Investment …

Frontier Services has welcomed the opportunity to take on the ownership of Hetti Perkins Home for the Aged in Alice Springs. Frontier Services entered into a significant new partnership with former operators Aboriginal Hostels Ltd (AHL) last year to assume responsibility for the hostel. The decision to transfer ownership was made to allow AHL to …

Ever since he was a child, farmer Jack Loats has been fascinated with the outback, reading stories like “We of the Never Never” and the diaries of outback explorers. Now retired, the Stawell grandfather and his wife Dulcie have experienced the joys and challenges of life in remote Australia for themselves by lending a hand …

  Outback Links Outback Links has more than 10 years’ experience connecting skilled volunteers with people in remote Australia who could use a helping hand. It is a unique, Australia wide service. Outback Links has a community of more than 1000 volunteers from various backgrounds who share a passion for ‘giving back’ to farmers in …

Are you keen to ‘give back’ to people in remote Australia?Want a unique experience of outback Australia? Outback Links provides skilled and experienced volunteers to help with day-to-day work on remote properties around Australia when families need an extra pair of hands – while a farmer recovers from injury, while harvest or muster is on, …

Frontier Services operates a number of community services that fill the gaps for people in remote Australia, providing a level of care and support that otherwise would not be available. These services respond to a wide range of needs, assisting people to improve their health and quality of life. Our Community Migrant Services provide support …

Our Patrol Ministers are constantly on the road, and in the air, visiting people on isolated properties, Aboriginal communities, mine sites and road gangs. They are available for sacramental ministry, yet much of their time is taken up simply listening to people who face the daily challenges of isolation. Often Patrol Ministers are the only …

{loadposition service-map-wa} Frontier Services supports people living in remote parts of Western Australia, with a focus on Community Support Services, Aged Care and Children and Family Services. Our Patrol Ministry and Outback Links services provide personalised support for people throughout remote Western Australia. Children and Family Services Community Services Patrol Ministry Outback Links  Children and …