Category: <span>Articles</span>

Rise of Faith-Based Learning

Unexpected Lockdowns Don’t Disrupt Alpha Online By: Michael Crooks According to religious organisation Alpha Australia, there is a boom in faith-based learning. The organisation revealed that its free service has experienced β€œsignificant growth” across all Christian denominations. Alpha involves free sessions that explore life and the meaning of faith. The program, which …

The Moment a Dad Gets a Miracle

By:Β Alison Dean Witnessing a Miracle first-hand is one of the most powerful moments I have ever experienced. I remember the first one vividly. It was my first overseas project visit with CBM, after I had joined the organisation inspired by the work the organisation does to end the cycle of …

Small Boy, Big Heart

By: CBM Australia For many 11-year-olds, coming across some extra money might mean a shopping trip for video games or toys. But for Curtis, money in his pocket is an opportunity to help children not as fortunate as him. Curtis spends his spare time washing his neighbours’ bins for a small …

Miracles Day 2021

Give someone the gift of sight for only $33 this Miracles Day  On Miracles Day, Thursday 19 August, join 1WAY FM as we give the gift of sight-saving surgery to those living in poverty.  All it takes is $33, a 12-minute surgery and YOU to restore sight for someone with cataracts – changing their life forever.  Someone like 12-year-old …

Talking About Mental Health

With Melbourne and Sydney and Adelaide now in lockdown mental health is now a major national talking point. Focus on the Family have created a brand new resource on their FamilyCast platform called β€œTalking About Mental Health.” It is a four-part presentation to help equip everyday people on dealing with and supporting those …