Reuniting Through a BUV RAALS Loan
On June 5, Myanmar refugee Esera Maung was excited to welcome to Australia her cousin, cousin’s husband and three nieces, having been able to access a micro loan from the BUV’s Refugee Airfare and Assistance Loan Scheme (RAALS). “I would like to thank BUV for this amazing support in such a difficult time and we […]
Fourth Bike Ride Against Homelessness
They persevered through crosswinds, heavy traffic areas, gravel rash and of course aching muscles, and now the MADRIDE team have navigated the fourth segment of their trek around Australia in support of MADCOW, (Make A Difference, Change Our World), an organisation of Bendigo Baptist Church which provides services to make a positive difference in the […]
Welcoming the Stranger
“As followers of Jesus we’re called to care for the vulnerable, displaced, forgotten – and I saw that (this) was a practical and powerful way to live that out.” – this is the conviction of the new refugee support group which began this year at NewHope Baptist Church. The group is part of CRISP, or […]
Helping the Homeless with MADCOW
Matt Parkinson is in awe of what has been accomplished and how God has blessed the organisation he leads, MADCOW, a registered charity connected with Bendigo Baptist Church that will soon open a purpose-fitted facility to further extend their work to help combat homelessness. MADCOW stands for Make A Difference, Change Our World –the organisation […]
Catalyst Winter Appeal Delivers Warmth Across Two Communities
List Item #1 List Item #2 Catalyst Baptist Church is celebrating the success of its 2025 Catalyst Winter Warm-Up campaign, which saw 283 winter coats, jackets and warm clothing items donated to support individuals and families doing it tough in their local communities of Werribee and Bacchus Marsh. With cold weather settling in, this year’s […]
Finding freedom and hope in Jesus while awaiting asylum
Brunswick Baptist Church Pastor Mark Payne shares the story of his brother-in-Christ, Saeid, a refugee from Iran who has journeyed to Australia through distressing circumstances and has been awaiting asylum for the past 13 years. Saeid was just 23 years old when he was imprisoned in Tehran, after being caught holding hands with his […]