As the world adapts to changes resulting from coronavirus (COVID-19), ADRA and the Seventh-day Adventist Church are leading the way in helping people across many parts of Australia.
Author: Ashley Stanton
In amongst the chaos, people are finding refuge in the service of ADRA volunteers.
With the threat of bushfires looming on the south coast of New South Wales, Bega Seventh-day Adventist Church opened its doors to displaced people . . . and their pets.
So far, 30 Adventist individuals and families have received $A500 payments from ADRA, and multiple Adventist churches have opened their doors as evacuation centres.
As part of the Voices for Justice Conference hosted by Micah Australia, ADRA representatives were joined by 230 Australian Christians and 15 Pacific Church leaders to discuss what the Pacific Step Up means for Pacific people.
There is a lot more than produce flourishing at the Cannington Community Garden.
In collaboration with Ability Links NSW, ADRA has opened a highly-accessible play area in Macquarie Fields, approved for autistic children.
The gym is a place for regulars and newcomers alike. Can the same be said of our churches?
Maria's story prompted Ashley Stanton to reconsider her meaning of success.
Ashley Stanton explores the line between self-preservation and service to others.