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24 May 2022
A personal response to National Reconciliation Week. Words Samantha Shortis National Reconciliation Week (27 May-3 June) is not just a week on the calendar to host morning teas or events. To truly embrace this week, there must be more than being aware of the week itself and the theme – Be Brave. Make Change. If we are to embrace this year’s theme, we must be willing to acknowle...
22 May 2022
Maybe it's time to look up Words Dean Simpson The Great Barrier Reef is one of the most vibrant and picturesque locations in the world. On a recent holiday to Cairns, I took my family on a cruise out ...
17 May 2022
Making a difference through our mutual humanity Words Jo Brown I turn off the evening news, dismayed by stories of war, injustice, climatic catastrophes, domestic violence, and so on. The issues are h...
17 May 2022
Salvo Les Porter has cycled 12,000km over 12 years to raise funds for The Salvation Army. After a serious accident, Les has found new joy and purpose in life. The sight of Les Porter whizzing ar...
16 May 2022
Making a difference to something that breaks your heart How old do you have to be to start being kind? Or should that be, how young? How does 11 years of age sound? Too young? Well, not accordin...
5 May 2022
Three generations – Judy, Samantha and Lee. Reflecting on the lessons passed down from our mums CULTURAL TRADITIONS Growing up, I have been blessed to be raised by a strong, loving, ...
2 May 2022
Expressing mothers’ experiences of trauma and loss, and the grieving within relationships with mothers and mother figures. Words Emma Howan and Rosy Keane “Blessed are those who mo...
22 April 2022
Jo Brookshaw, her daughter Hosanna, and illustrator Betty Maher want the book to be a gentle opener to Anzac Day discussions. Sharing the message of sacrifice with our children Words Jessica Mor...
19 April 2022
The Salvos’ Alcohol and Others Drugs Services help people like Ava turn their lives around. When Ava* formed a relationship with God and connected with a caring Salvos church community, h...