United in the Great Commission
United in the Great Commission ADRA was established by the Seventh-day Adventist Church to serve humankind and follow the example of Jesus, who, during His earthly ministry, showed special concern for the poor and the oppressed. The Seventh-day Adventist Church and ADRA are united in their mission – the mission of Jesus. There is only one […]
ADRA Service Pin Recipients
In early February 2026, two volunteers from the ADRA Community Centre Logan in Queensland, Brian and Debbie, were presented with ADRA service pins. Debbie has been volunteering with ADRA for 17 years, and Brian for an incredible 27 years. Both were excited to receive their pins and expressed how honoured they were to wear them […]
ADRA in partnership with the Church responds to bushfires
The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) Australia has activated its National Emergency Management Plan (NEMP) in response to the current Victorian bushfires. One person has died, over 300 structures (including homes, businesses, and outbuildings) have been lost, and an estimated 15,000 livestock have died in fires that have burned at least 390,000 hectares of […]
Help during the floods – Susan’s Story
In May 2025, record-breaking floods struck the Mid North Coast of New South Wales causing widespread damage, evacuations, and casualties. ADRA Australia activated its National Emergency Management Plan and in partnership with local Seventh-day Adventist Churches, provided immediate relief to affected communities through the distribution of cash grants, food relief, and psychological first aid. Water […]
“It’s the most wonderful time of the year”
Except for so many, it’s not. Financial stress, loneliness and family dynamics can make Christmas one of the most stressful times of the year. According to research by Good360 Australia, one in two respondents worried about affording gifts for their family. And with one in three Australians finding it difficult to cope financially, an event […]
Seventy Faithful YearsDoorknocking for ADRA
Delphine Trace (née McDougall) has been faithfully collecting for ADRA for over 70 years. While still a student at the Mons Primary School, west of Buderim, she started collecting in 1954 when she was 13 years of age. While attending Yandina Church with her grandparents, Delphine first heard about the ADRA Appeal. She took some […]
Love Thy Neighbour – Kelly’s Story
“I wasn’t going to eat for three or four days if I didn’t find help.” When Kelly’s grandparents were diagnosed with cancer, she immediately moved to Wauchope and took over as carer for her 74-year-old uncle, Bob, who lives with Down syndrome. But the financial strain was huge. Still locked into her previous lease, Kelly was paying rent […]
Spotlight: ADRA Community Centre Blacktown
The crucial work of the ADRA Community Centre Blacktown has been recognised on the floor of Parliament. During Community Recognition Statements on 16 September 2025, Member for Blacktown Mr Stephen Bali MP shared his gratitude for ADRA’s “invaluable support to the Blacktown community.” He continued, “ADRA helps people who have faced challenges such as domestic […]
Kindness Carnival raises money for flood relief
Haven Campus Church (NSW) hosted a “Kindness Carnival” fundraiser for ADRA Australia on June 28. The carnival raised more than $A8500 for ADRA’s NSW mid-north coast flood response. The Kindness Carnival was inspired by the Parable of the Talents (Matthew 25:14-30). A month earlier, Pastor Jack Ryder offered four envelopes containing $A100 to anyone who wanted […]
How a bowl of soup saved Amy’s life
“Amy first came to us admitting that she was almost suicidal. Her debts had become so big and so insurmountable, and she was dealing with a son with mental illness that she was caring for.” – Troy Eggleton, SouperVan manager. For Amy, an 82-year-old woman living in Wauchope, the ADRA Community Connect Wauchope ‘SouperVan’ was […]