Frontier Services is on a mission to save Cockburn. You could almost be forgiven for calling Cockburn (pronounced Koh-burn) near the SA-NSW border a ‘ghost town’. With a current population of only six residents, this old mining and railway town is a shadow of its former self. Once it was a bustling centre back in …
Staying on their property 600km north west of Sydney has always been an uphill battle for farmers Anita and Ken. When they moved in 25 years ago, their to-do list was never-ending. They’ve had the electricity connected, built cattle yards and sheep yards, fenced the perimeter and put dams in. Anita puts it mildly when …
Rev. David Jackson has a new assignment giving hope after disasters to people and communities that have been left devastated. After finally deciding to hang up his boots and retire as a church Minister, he was hoping to enjoy some downtime with his wife where they live in the Margaret River wine region outside Perth. …
Marj’s four grandchildren love growing up with grandma on their orchard, even when dealing with things no child should have to. For years now, Marj and her husband Ray have been the primary carers for their son’s children. All while barely getting through the toughest drought in 100 years and trying to make an income …
Back to back disasters have slammed our farmers and bush communities, setting off a mental health crisis. The floodgates have opened. As unrelenting disasters have bombarded people in the bush, their daily grind has continued. Add to that the isolation of remote living, personal setbacks, and the struggles of living and working on the land. ...
A family finding their feet in the bush We recently partnered with our National Mobility Partner NRMA on a trip out to Western NSW, helping a family find their feet. Brian and Corrie-Lyn count themselves blessed to have found their home, almost an hour’s drive from their nearest town in western NSW. This gratitude comes …
A message from Frontier Services’ National Director, Jannine Jackson The journey so far has not been easy for any of us in 2022. This is especially true for our friends in rural and remote Australia. They have struggled through the darkness and despair brought upon by natural disasters. This has been compounded by the pangs …
Earlier this year we were celebrating International Women’s Day by chatting with our three female Bush Chaplains on what motivates them in their roles. They are strong. They are brave. They are compassionate. They are innovative. And they are rooted to the land. Those are just a few of the qualities that our female Bush …
A heartwarming letter unearths family ties A long-term supporter recently revealed their strong family ties to Frontier Services by way of a heartwarming handwritten letter. All of us at Frontier Services are grateful and delighted to receive correspondence from you. We love hearing about the ways in which our Outback Links volunteers and Bush Chaplains …
How one Bush Chaplain inspired another Rev. Veronica Bradley was inspired to become a Bush Chaplain after seeing Rev. Rowena Harris lead the way in remote area ministry. Recently we bid fond farewell to our former Bush Chaplain Rev. Rowena Harris who retired from her placement in the High Country Remote Area in Victoria. Rowena …
