
One woman’s journey with chronic pain
After years of debilitating pain and more than a dozen major operations, Sister Mary-Lynne Cochrane says she’s been given new life thanks to a book and holistic treatment program which gives hope to sufferers of chronic pain.
Gathering attracts participants from near and far
Planning is in full swing for the Good Samaritan Partnership Gathering which will be held in Sydney in early October.
Lessons in leadership
Rudd or Abbott? Post September 7 we will continue to discuss leaders and leadership because we are a species fascinated by leadership, writes Good Samaritan Sister Patty Fawkner.
The importance of believing in others
“I’ve always worked with the marginalised,” says Cate Sydes. “I’ve always been drawn to kids and young people in need.”
On perception, tastes and priorities
We all judge those around us, but don’t judge until you know the whole truth, writes Taylor Mills.
Child protection a priority
I am utterly committed to the ongoing development of best practice in the protection of children and the prevention of abuse of children at every level within all Church structures,...
When the ordinary becomes extraordinary
We might have a wonderfully rich religious culture, but by and large, we have lost the key to it, writes Judith Scully.
Holding on to hope
I don’t know about the rest of the country, but I’m tired and I’m frustrated, and I’m struggling to find hope for a way forward regarding Australia’s treatment of asylum...