ABM has a rich and complicated history of involvement with the First Nations peoples of Australia, including some significant failings. We believe that the task of working for reconciliation within Australia is integral to mission.
Our Church is blessed by the sacrificial ministry of many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Anglicans. These leaders are often working with vastly inadequate resources, and in situations of very high need. ABM strives to correct that inequity by channelling the generous giving of the wider church to equip Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leaders to carry out the work they are called to do.
ABM believes Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have unique gifts for our Church. ABM supports the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Anglican Council (NATSIAC) and the National Aboriginal Bishop in their call to elevate the voices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the church, and in society. We believe that the voices emerging from the struggles of people marginalised in our own society help us to hear what the Spirit is saying to the church, and to prophetically imagine the future God is calling us into together.
Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander Projects
Wontulp-Bi-Buya College
Developing study programs leading to awards in theology, suicide prevention, addictions management and community development...
Nungalinya College
We were able to run all of our courses, and over 300 remote Indigenous students came in to Darwin to study...
Walkabout Ministries (The Reverend Gloria Shipp)
Walkabout Ministries is the way that the Reverend Gloria Shipp continues to be a pioneer for Aboriginal ministry in the Anglican Church of Australia...
“The Coming of the Light”
The 150th Anniversary of the Coming of the Light is important; it is really only the start of a new phase for the Anglican Church in the Torres Strait...
Gawura School
Located within St Andrew’s Cathedral School, Gawura is a unique K-6 day school for First Nations children from inner Sydney...
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Mission Grants
ABM’s Mission Grants give Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people a say in how funding should be prioritised and directed...
NATSIAC
NATSIAC’s vision is to be the primary voice for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Anglicans, promoting Gospel mission, encouraging ministry...
Reconciliation
Reconciliation is an important manifestation of mission. ABM seeks to build platforms for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Anglicans to speak...
The Diocese of North Queensland
The Diocese of North Queensland Synod set out to give greater autonomy to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ministries in North Queensland...
Diocese of the Northern Territory
Six parishes and nine congregations in the Diocese of the NT, where the gathered people worship in an Aboriginal language...
Reconciliation Resources
Into the Desert
ABM invites you to journey into the Australian desert during Lent with 40 days of bible readings, reflections, sayings and prayer suggestions...
Songs from a Strange Land
Scripture readings, quotes, photographs, poems, cartoons and songs take you through Advent and Incarnation with a particular...
A Voice in the Wilderness
This timely study is designed to help the church listen to the Statement from the Heart and to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Christians.
The Coming of the Light
1 July marks the anniversary of The Coming of the Light to the Torres Strait Islands. Read more about this important event in the church calendar.
Other Resources
Prayers for Reconciliation
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Empower to Teach
Resources for schools supporting teachers to teach indigenous culture and history. www.empowertoteach.com.au
So that we Remember
Bringing awareness of Australia’s violent past, documented over a 365-day historical calendar. www.sothatweremember.com.au