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Bishops Donald and Rickson at Leeton Parish with Solomon Islanders who live and work in the Leeton area

Building Bonds of Mutual Friendship and Understanding

The Diocese of Riverina recently hosted the Bishop from the Diocese of Southern Malaita and Sikaiana in the Solomon Islands. They are establishing a covenant relationship to build bonds of mutual friendship and understanding.

Dec 22, 2025

(L-R) Archdeacon Andrew Mintern, Parish Priest and Peter Burke representing the ABM SA Provincial Committee at the launch of the St Peters Glenelg Christmas Tree Festival on Wednesday 3 December 2025

A Love, Hope and Justice Christmas Tree

Images from across ABM and AIDs partners decorated a Christmas tree at St Peter’s Glenelg Christmas Tree Festival, showing how love, hope and justice can grow.

Dec 22, 2025

Floods in the Kuduwela Area of Sri Lanka 2025 © Church of Ceylon

Church of Ceylon alerts world to the impact of Cyclone Ditwah

A press release from the Church of Ceylon regarding the devastating impact of Cyclone Ditwah on the people of Sri Lanka.

Dec 9, 2025

Sue Parks with the then General Secretary of the Anglican Communion, the Rev Canon Kenneth Kearon, outside the Anglican Communion Office in London in 2005. © Anglican Communion News Service.

RIP Sue Parks

Friend of ABM, Sue Parks recently died in Exeter, UK. She was an Australian who headed the organisation of the 2008 Lambeth Conference.

Dec 4, 2025

In Vanuatu, Charles stands outside a new toilet facility, which is improving health and hygiene in this community © ACOM Vanuatu. Used with permission.

“I am no longer scared and do not feel left out”: evaluation finds water, hygiene and literacy work empowering thousands across Vanuatu

When you’re running a water, sanitation and adult literacy program across ten islands in Vanuatu, you need to pause occasionally to get some independent feedback. Were the program design and implementation yielding results? The answer is yes.

Nov 20, 2025

Supporter Gathering participants hear Isabel Robinson’s ABM story. The timeline showing everyone’s contribution to the ABM story is on the far right. © ABM

ABM Supporter Fest – looking to the future

In the lead-up to the 175th anniversary service and dinner on Wednesday 29 October, over 60 ABM supporters, staff and partners gathered for an interactive experience of God’s mission.

Nov 14, 2025

The Rev’d Dr John Deane (L) and the Rev’d Andrew Sempell (R) presented ten Coaldrake medals to former ABM staff and volunteers in recognition of their service to ABM. © ABM.

ABM Celebrates 175 years of God’s mission

ABM supporters gathered across the country to celebrate 175 years of God’s mission – from Maryborough to Sydney and from Hobart to Perth – and to launch ABM into the next 25 years of finding out what God is doing and joining in.

Nov 14, 2025

Denise on the left, alongside Moya Holle.

RIP Denise Wilson

Former ABM Missionary and staff member, Denise Wilson died yesterday morning, Monday 20 October. Her funeral will take place at St John’s Anglican Church, Penshurst, at 3.00pm on Friday 24 October.

Oct 23, 2025