Star pupil of Stella Maris
South Australia’s newest District Court Judge, Paul Slattery, reflects on the contribution of family, faith and education toward his journey to the Bench.
A good education vital to Elizabeth's success
In a highly successful career spanning more than three decades, Elizabeth Proust has been a trailblazer and role model for many women, holding numerous senior management and leadership roles in...
The allure of the outback
The Australian outback has an alluring quality that attracts many people to it. While most tend to make the trek for a visit, there are others for whom the outback...
A medal for motherhood
While three-time Olympian, Susie O’Neill, understands why professional athletes make ‘come-backs’ after retiring, the mother of two is quite content to be heading to the London Olympics as a commentator...
Sharing with others what she has been given
Joining the Good Samaritan Sisters probably seemed, to some, a logical step for Melbourne-born Judith Foster. After all, she’d been educated by the sisters throughout her school years and knew...
A keen interest in all things Aboriginal
For as long as she can remember, Good Samaritan Sister Val Deakin has had a keen interest in Aboriginal people and culture.
A committed and passionate advocate
Sister Catherine Norman’s commitment to quality health care that can be accessed by all is palpable.
A ministry of pastoral loitering
It’s nearly a year since Good Samaritan Sister Lal Smith began her new ministry among the Aboriginal people of Palm Island. As Lal looks back over the last 10 months,...
Celebrating a golden milestone
This year marks a significant milestone for Good Samaritan Sister Margaret Keane.
A passionate believer in the power of education
For Kay Herse, education enables people to engage with the mysteries of life, to ask the questions that need asking about the way things are and, as a result, to...
A heart for the poor
Despite the presence of many long-established religious orders in the Philippines, it’s interesting that Germia Tocama chose to join the Australian-founded Good Samaritan Sisters.
A woman grounded in the Word
News of the death of Good Samaritan Sister Verna Holyhead came as a hefty blow for the Good Samaritan Sisters. But as the news reverberated throughout Australia and around the...