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SHARING THE JOURNEY “Wherever there is a human in need, there is an opportunity for kindness and to make a difference.” ~ Kevin Heath ~   No one knows where life might lead. For some, it means leaving behind everything familiar and starting over somewhere completely new. It’s never easy to rebuild your life from […]

HONOURING OUR OLDER GENERATION “The measure of a society is how well it treats its elderly.” ~ Mahatma Gandhi ~   World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 15th is a time to pause and remember the quiet strength of older people in our families and communities. Many have spent their lives caring for others.

Hope For Every Child – A Future Without Fear “Safety and peace should be every child’s birthright, not a privilege.” ~ Unknown ~   June 4 is a day to remember children who have been hurt by violence and conflict. Around the world, many children suffer because of war, fighting or mistreatment. Some lose their

THE POWER OF PRESENCE – HONOURING PARENTS  “At the end of the day, the most overwhelming key to a child’s success is the positive involvement of parents.” ~ Jane D Hull ~   Parents aren’t expected to be perfect – just present. That steady presence, day after day, can change a life.   It’s in

RECONCILIATION: A JOURNEY TOGETHER 🧑🏾‍🤝‍👩🌿✨🧑🏾‍🤝‍👩🌿✨🧑🏾‍🤝‍👩🌿✨🧑🏾‍🤝‍👩🌿✨🧑🏾‍🤝‍👩🌿✨🧑🏾‍🤝‍👩   “Reconciliation means working together to correct the legacy of past injustice.” ~ Nelson Mandela ~   National Reconciliation Week is a time to reflect, to listen and to walk together.     It reminds us that healing begins when we face the past with honesty and look to the

CELEBRATING FAMILIES “The love of a family is life’s greatest blessing.” ~ Eva Burrows ~                 Family is where we find love, comfort and a sense of belonging. Staying connected             helps us feel supported through life’s ups and downs, reminding us we’re

🩷 HONOURING MOTHERS 🩷  “There is no greater good in all the world than motherhood. The influence of a mother in the lives of her children is beyond calculation.” ~ James E Faust ~     Happy Mother’s Day to all the incredible mums.Today we honour you – the love you give, the patience you

STEPPING UP FOR OTHERS “Strong people stand up for themselves. Stronger people stand up for others.”   ~ Chris Gardner ~   It takes courage to stand up for truth, justice and what is good.   It takes patience to support someone who is trying to rehabilitate him or herself.   It takes concern to

The ANZAC Spirit “Lest We Forget”                  In 1915, Australian and New Zealand soldiers landed at Gallipoli. Most were young farmers, labourers or students.               They had never seen war before and thought it would end quickly, it didn’t.      

✝️ EASTER ✝️ “Jesus is risen from the dead! And with Him, our hope is born anew.” ~ Pope Francis ~    Easter is a time to celebrate with family and friends, to come together and share in the joy of new beginnings and renewed hope. It’s a time to reflect on the importance of