Consenting to change
The issue of sexual consent is shaking the foundations of Australian society, from federal parliament to elite Sydney schools. People are calling for action – through legal reform and better education.
We are all made in God’s image
When Maryanne was pregnant, she had an inkling she was going to have a boy.
Let nature nurture
Of an evening, you will find Max and Bronwyn perched on the veranda of their Fosterton home. Together, they watch the sun’s rays drop below the rolling green hills that surround them on their 40-hectare property.
Keeping it in the family
The Britannica definition of kinship is “a system of social organisation based on real or putative family ties”.
Moving forward
Assisting survivors of sexual abuse requires much emotional energy, and frontline workers in the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle appreciate their support networks.
Neatly packaged care
Aberdeen’s Carole Johnston recently assembled 489 care packages that will hopefully reach Australian troops in the Far East, including the Sinai, Egypt and Syria, to coincide with Anzac Day.
Taking the initiative
Club Taree CEO Paul Allan was born, bred and educated in the Manning Valley before setting off to live and work in some amazing destinations. He is now firmly ensconced back in his hometown and making a significant contribution to his community.
Fostering unconditional love
On first meeting, Melissa Hunt’s bright eyes draw you in. Then you notice her beautiful smile. However, once you get chatting, you realise it is her warm heart and open mind that make her one of the Manning’s most valued treasures.
