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After Alfred: Risk and Recovery

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By: Mike Crooks

Alfred may be gone, but the effects of the ex-tropical cyclone are still being felt in south-east Queensland and northern NSW. Read more

Motherhood: An Unsung Superpower for Career Women?

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By: Joni Boyd

Is motherhood a hidden superpower? Sarah Snook and Serena Williams are kicking goals, while being honest about the cost and struggle of motherhood. Read more

Tide of Faith or Spiritual Tsunami?

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By: Stephen McAlpine

One of the more chilling photos of the 2004 Boxing Day tsunami is of a family of holidaymakers standing in the shallows of the withdrawn sea, as the water come barrelling in again. Read more

Not in the Too-Hard Basket: Navigating Chronic Pain, Fatigue & Gut Health

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By: Kelli Kieselbach

Your body is complex and that’s completely okay. Read more

How to Handle Swearing in Your Household

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By: Kourtney Smith

Swearing has become more common in today’s culture. Many families choose not to use certain words at home, but kids can still pick up language from school, movies, social media, or family members. So, how can parents positively handle this issue? Read more

Matildas: Looking to the Future

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By: Mike Crooks

The Matildas have missed out on a third-place finish in the SheBelieves Cup in the US. Read more

Refresh: Arguing for the Sake of Heaven – Why we need Curious Conversations

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By: Brian Harris

I especially love the Jonathan Sacks insight that it is better to lose an argument, for when we do, we gain new knowledge, whereas when we win an argument, we simply have an established view reinforced. It’s a refreshing take. Roll on the losses! Read more

Mental health from God’s Perspective

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By: yesHEis

Christians aren’t immune to struggles with mental health. It’s a fact. We might recognise we have hope, love and assurance that transcends any anxious thought. Read more

Volunteers Needed for Disaster Relief in Far North Queensland

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By: Kim Wilkinson

Samaritan’s Purse is currently on the ground in the northern Queensland town of Ingham, helping flood-affected families, as they begin the arduous process towards recovery.

Their teams of volunteers are helping to clean fast-spreading mould from homes and removing debris to the kerb.

Volunteers are currently cleaning up in the northern QLD town of Ingham

The Samaritan’s Purse Disaster Relief Team are in desperate need of more volunteers to step in and bring hope during these crucial weeks, whether for a day, a week, or more.

Daniel Goh, is on the ground now in Ingham and says, “If people can’t volunteer to be there in person, they can still make a difference through remembering us in prayer or supporting us.’

What Will Volunteers be Asked to Do?

Volunteers will be part of a team for the day. Each team is supported by an experienced and trained team leader who will guide each person on the activities below. Each job will be within the volunteers’ capacity. The team at Samaritan’s Purse have a familiar saying, ‘If you can pick up a stick, we would love for you to join us.’

Activities may include:

  • Contents and debris removal
  • Cleaning and sanitisation
  • Mould remediation
  • Removing damaged gyprock walls, cabinets, floors, etc.
  • Emotional support

For more information on how you can assist the clean up efforts – visit: https://samaritanspurse.org.au/what-we-do/australian-disaster-relief/responses/volunteer-now-fnq-floods-2025/

Feature image: Supplied by Samaritans Purse Australia