Board Members

The members of the Board of Governance are

President: Andy Dodd

Board Member: Stephen Palmer

Board Member: Arthur Gilmore

Board Member: Karina Dodd

Board Member: Fiona Coleman

Board Member: John Hicks

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Sue Brierley has used her own childhood to relate to the hardships faced by her sons, Saroo and Mantosh, and shares her story in ‘Lioness’.

The global health crisis has dramatically shifted the way people connect with their church. Is it for good, or will service soon return to normal?

This creamy chicken and broccoli alfredo with veggie noodles has a tasty, thick and creamy dairy-free sauce. It’s the perfect comfort food!

Newsboys United member Phil Joel chats about his brand new EP ‘Better Than I Found It’ that was released in January this year.

Is that a light we can see at the end of the pandemic tunnel? New data shows the Aussie economy is on the mend.

With interest rates in Australia at record lows, it might be time to refinance your home loan and find yourself a better deal.

The “Single Minded” online series is seeking to create positive, biblical conversations about sex, starting with “Rethinking Biblical Sexuality”.

On the 25th anniversary of the horrific attack, an Australian parish will hold a vigil to remember the 35 people who lost their lives.

If you want to know what sets a high performer apart from the crowd, it really boils down to just one simple idea.

There are places in our lives that we haven’t visited in a long time, and to which its good to go back to begin a much needed healing process.

The future of human work will be characterised by collaboration, innovation and human skills that set us apart from robots.

In our culture of modern idolatry, we have made our stuff our god. Your stuff may disappear, but God’s not going anywhere.

Honouring the life of the longest-serving royal consort in British history. Prince Philip is being remembered by church leaders as a man of faith.

There seems to be an increasing disconnect between what students are being prepared for and what the workforce expects of graduates.

By: Michael Crooks International travel has returned to Australia. Well, to only one country, but that’s not a bad start for a world still in the grip of a pandemic.

The measure of our forgiveness for others is not the forgiveness we are offered, but rather the forgiveness we choose to receive.

A survey looking at the COVID-19 impact on diet across 30 countries, found more than a third of Aussies gained weight during the pandemic.

It can no longer be about looking good. Cultivation of character is about being good. What if we expected more of ourselves, our kids and the teams we lead?

As more and more people engage in freelance work, the gig economy is proving itself to be a significant force in lifestyle, labour and economy.

More than 5,800 years after the world’s first ever census, the 2021 Australian Census is just under 200 days away.

The “Single Minded” online series is seeking to create positive, biblical conversations about sex, starting with “Rethinking Biblical Sexuality”.

There are places in our lives that we haven’t visited in a long time, and to which its good to go back to begin a much needed healing process.

A rising trend in Australia is the affinity for no religion. And yet, Australians are more and more describing themselves as spiritual.

While serving in Afghanistan, Haydn Lea realised he had a talent for comforting his comrades with his newfound Christian wisdom.

During COVID, those weird Old Testament laws about isolating, washing hands and social distancing from the unclean suddenly make a lot of sense.

Think of the last time someone whispered something to you. They weren’t on the other side of the room, they were right next to you.

In our culture of modern idolatry, we have made our stuff our god. Your stuff may disappear, but God’s not going anywhere.

The measure of our forgiveness for others is not the forgiveness we are offered, but rather the forgiveness we choose to receive.

There’s nothing we can do to earn the grace of salvation. It is 100% a free gift – undeserved and unmerited. But how we live still matters.

Does God see me? Can he hear me? How could he possibly love me? Am I really going to heaven? Is the rapture going to happen tonight?

The new faith-based family comedy ‘Selfie Dad’ shows how The Bible helps a man in crisis rediscover his purpose.

Jad Gillies from Hillsong United talks about the live album release, The People Tour: Live From Madison Square Garden and playing at the iconic venue.

Family and faith is what Harry Connick Jr. has considered most important throughout his career and now he’s released his first Christian album.

17 year old emerging artist Coby James chats about the story behind his song, Pressure, his cover songs and his little sister.

The team were able to shoot their Sermon on the Mount scene, involving 2,000 people, the day before the snowstorm set in.

Blackbird is a movie that captures the emotions of a family respectfully trying accept loss, but also puts a very superficial take on the complex issue of assisted dying.

Since last summer’s bushfires and through the COVID pandemic, the tenacious Australian spirit and our harsh landscapes have carried a new significance to many across our country.

Brothers Gary and Brad Pinto, family friends Andrew De Silva, Danny Williams and later Jude Nicholas, carved a path for R&B in Australia.

Singer, songwriter and Bethel Church worship pastor Josh Baldwin chats about releasing his latest album Live At Church as churchgoers worshipped from home.

Nolan has a penchant for mind-bending plot lines and visual effects and neither your senses or your intellect get a break in Tenet – it’s wonderful.

This creamy chicken and broccoli alfredo with veggie noodles has a tasty, thick and creamy dairy-free sauce. It’s the perfect comfort food!

With interest rates in Australia at record lows, it might be time to refinance your home loan and find yourself a better deal.

If you want to know what sets a high performer apart from the crowd, it really boils down to just one simple idea.

Social media e-commerce is on the rise and the trends are clear: the younger the user, the more likely they are to spend through social media.

This yummy Blueberry Chia Pudding is packed with a huge amount of antioxidants and provides a great protein-packed breakfast.

Whether we’re renovating a house, starting a side business, writing a book or launching a new mission, adventures of all kinds keep our heart beating.

Attitude matters when we’re dealing with challenging people or situations, and these are two ways that we can respond better.

For the current generation of teenagers, digital tech is as much a part of their lives as pimples and puberty, and it comes with pros and cons.

A survey looking at the COVID-19 impact on diet across 30 countries, found more than a third of Aussies gained weight during the pandemic.

It can no longer be about looking good. Cultivation of character is about being good. What if we expected more of ourselves, our kids and the teams we lead?

How do you set rules and boundaries about alcohol with your kids? Here are 7 tips for talking about drinking with your kids.

Reportedly 55 per cent of girls between the ages of eight and nine years are dissatisfied with their bodies.

Have a fussy eater at home? Dr Justin Coulson looks at some solutions and strategies to help when things get maddening at mealtimes.

Justin and Kylie Coulson discuss common triggers, for parents and non-parents alike and how to manage them.

Here’s how parents can maintain healthy conversations with their teens, taken from the book, They’ll Be Okay written by psychologist, Collett Smart.

Why are teenagers so impulsive? To understand why some adolescents take risks, we need to look inside their heads – literally.

Most unsolicited sexting and requests for nude images follow a typical pattern. Often our children don’t recognise they’re in danger until it is too late.

Research shows that students who are conscientious and open to new experiences score a full grade higher than the average student.

Here are some tips to help you get your extended family back on track when parents and grandparents disagree on how to raise your kids.

As restrictions have started to ease across the rest of the nation, our Victorian children are struggling more and more to follow the rules still in place.

Board Members

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