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 ...
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. ...
Growing up in country towns made Joy all too familiar with the facilities she was missing out on that people in cities and large towns could take for granted. Now 85 and settled in Adelaide, Joy says she’s still keenly aware of the challenges faced daily by people who live in rural and remote Australia. ...
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 ...
As we all look forward to 2022 and the opportunities of reconnecting with loved ones, I want to share with you the story of people who have faced extreme hardship, injustice and isolation for many centuries. The people I’m talking about are those that Julia Lennon, one of our much-loved Bush Chaplains, helps in our ...
