Meet Noel Williams, our new Bush Chaplain in Barwon NSW. The Bush Chaplain role was a match made in heaven for Noel. It brought together all his loves: his previous role as chaplain in the Air Force, his farming background, his experience as a radio technician and his love of connecting with people – and …
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 …
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 …
In the midst of the chaos and confusion that has characterised the past few years, perhaps there is no other word more synonymous with the times than ‘unprecedented’. The 2019–20 bushfires were first in a series of catastrophes to arrive at our door: widespread floods that unceremoniously replaced the long-standing drought; cyclones that swept away ...
As if Aussies were not going through enough hardships and challenges already, COVID-19 struck again, just as ruthlessly as last time. The impact was felt deep across all walks of life, with the hospitality sector and small businesses hit hardest. Farmers across the country were already crying out for help, reeling under the effects of ...
We recently welcomed our newest Bush Chaplain, Rev. Deacon Peter Harvey in the East Gippsland Remote Area of Victoria. Having worked across rural and remote corners of the country over many years, Peter feels most at home when he is traversing through the rugged terrain of remote Australia to connect with people in the region. ...
The road to Laverton from Kalgoorlie, where Frontier Services Bush Chaplain Lindsay Ginn is based, stretches over 760 kms. Every week Lindsay gets behind the wheel to make this lonely trip to (as he calls it) “the edge of No Man’s Land”. Laverton is a small town nestled in the far Northern Goldfields of Western ...
This story is every parent’s worst nightmare. Little Cleo Smith’s disappearance sent shockwaves around Australia and the world. As a mother, I was personally feeling the anguish of not knowing where poor Cleo was. We all breathed a sigh of relief when she was returned to her family but the 18 long days she was ...
Frontier Services bids a fond farewell to Bush Chaplain Rev. Rowena Harris, who announced her retirement late last year. We, along with our friends and supporters, wish her the very best heading into the new year. Rowena will be remembered for her unfailing support and commitment to the people in and around the High Country ...
We are so blessed that we have so many amazing Bush Chaplains and talented volunteers who spring into action right across Australia. We are seeing the demand for our services increase at a level we have not previously experienced. Loneliness and isolation can take an enormous toll on the human spirit. Mental health in the …
