We’re still here. And we’re still connecting people! Hear from our incredible Bush Chaplains as they work to maintain and grow social connections in their remote communities at a time when people couldn’t feel more isolated. We also share our perspective on what the theme ‘In this together’ means for us, as we approach the 20th anniversary of National Reconciliation Week.
We meet some incredible women in the Outback. Their stories never cease to amaze!
Margaret is one remarkable woman. Hers is a story of resilience and hard work. Your support helps to keep Aussie farmers like her stay on the land longer, while still looking after their health.
Read her incredible story to find out more…
It’s been a tough summer for Australia. But it has also brought people together. There are so many amazing stories about people rallying behind those doing it tough, whether it’s because of drought, bushfire or other disaster. And some of these we share with you in this edition of Frontier News. It’s about keeping spirits high and bringing welcome relief to those out bush.
People in the Greater Gippsland Region are in the grip of Australia’s worst bushfires. We urgently need to fund a relief Bush Chaplain to support Rev Rowena Harris in our High Country Remote Area. Your gift today will ensure trauma counselling and emergency relief are available to families when they need it most. Can you help?
In our 2018-19 Annual Report, we celebrate our incredible Bush Chaplains and Outback Links volunteers as they bring helping hands and hope to more people in remote Australia. We reflect on our collaborations with our corporate partners, and thank our loyal supporters who have made a tremendous difference to the lives of people in the Outback.
We talk with one of our farmers about the worst drought on record. “When you’re around dust and dying stock all the time, depression can hit you hard,” Rhonda told us. “But knowing someone cares makes such a difference.” We believe the rains will come. Until then, we need your help to keep people’s spirits high. Find out more in our latest story…
Journey with us to the remote communities of Birdsville (QLD) and Tottenham (NSW) as our incredible Bush Chaplains and volunteers show up at the gate to show people in remote Australia that there are people who care. Meet Pastor Cain Hartigan and learn how a chat over a cuppa can save a life! Hear what our farmers had to say about the helping hands and hope our volunteers brought them.
We believe people in remote Australia deserve access to help and support when they need it most. Watch our latest video to hear from our Aussie farmers, and find out how you can make a real difference to the lives of people doing it tough in the bush. Donate, volunteer or host a Great Outback BBQ.
The NRMA has joined forces with Frontier Services Outback Links to connect volunteers with people in rural and remote Australia in need of a helping hand. This September, skilled mechanics will head out bush in support of drought-affected farmers in north-western New South Wales.
