Celebrating 40 Years of ADRA in Australia
The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) is celebrating its 40th anniversary in Australia this year. ADRA is the global humanitarian arm of the Seventh-day Adventist Church that serves communities regardless of ethnicity, political, or religious affiliation. The international non-government agency works with communities, organisations, and governments to enhance the lives of millions of people via sustainable […]
ADRA’s Syria and Türkiye Response
In the early hours of Monday 6 February 2023, a 7.8 magnitude tremor struck Türkiye (formerly Turkey) near the city of Gaziantep. Another earthquake measuring magnitude 7.7 struck central Türkiye following the initial quake, with the Syrian capital of Damascus also hit. ADRA has been on the ground responding since the initial quake. Here is […]
Cyclone Jasper Flood Response
UPDATE on ADRA’s Cyclone Jasper Flood Response: 22 December 2023 In the aftermath of the devastating floods caused by ex-tropical cyclone Jasper, the Seventh-day Adventist Church, in partnership with ADRA, is actively supporting affected communities in Far North Queensland where properties, public infrastructure and church members’ homes have been impacted. Severe rainfall exceeding 2 meters […]
Toowoomba Op Shop school feeding program
The ADRA Op Shop Toowoomba is helping to feed children who have come to school without eating breakfast. The op shop is partnering with two schools in the area to run breakfast programs – Darling Downs Christian School and North Toowoomba State School – and the food programs operate differently in each school. “We currently […]
San leaders pack relief parcels for ADRA
“Together: Collaborating as a community to get where we need to go” was the key theme of Adventist HealthCare’s (AHCL) annual Focus Day for 2023. Held each year, Focus Day is an opportunity for the San leadership team to examine the hospital’s mission, recognise achievements of the previous financial year and look to the strategic […]
Ironman Fundraiser for ADRA
Andrew Thompson completed his first Ironman Triathlon and fundraised over $4,300 for ADRA Australia. A full-distance Ironman Triathlon is a 3.8km swim followed by a 180km cycle then finishing with a full 42.2km marathon run. On May 7, Andrew completed the Ironman Triathlon in a time of just over 14 hours and 37 minutes! “I […]
ADRA’s flood response – 2022
UPDATE on ADRA’s Flood Response: November 17 The Lachlan River in Central NSW is set to hit a 70-year peak today, causing dangerous flooding and cutting off access to towns like Forbes. The river is expected to reach 10.8m. ADRA is partnering with local Seventh-day Adventist Churches in Dubbo, Parkes and Bathurst to support local […]
Star-studded concert to launch EAA Ukraine Appeal
UPDATE April 4: On Wednesday March 28, there was a special Concert for Ukraine, starring Ed Sheeran, Camila Cabello, Snow Patrol and more. If you missed the concert, you can catch up on ABC iView here. This will be available until April 29. All donations raised from the concert will go to the Emergency Action […]
Australian charities join forces for Ukraine
The Emergency Action Alliance Ukraine Appeal has warmly welcomed the Australian Government’s $2 million commitment to Ukraine, which will support 15 Australian humanitarian aid charities that have united to launch an unprecedented, centralised appeal to help those affected by the war. This Emergency Action Alliance Ukraine Appeal makes it easier for Australians to know how […]
Long-term response after Haiti Earthquake & Tropical Storm
Since a 7.2-magnitude earthquake struck the southern regions of Haiti, death tolls continue to climb days after ongoing search and rescue efforts. Preliminary reports, still in early stages, indicate that there are now nearly 2,000 deaths, 6,900 injuries, and significant infrastructure loss, with over 37,000 houses destroyed and over 46,000 buildings damaged, including hospitals, schools, […]