Reverend Thresi Mauboy was installed as the Moderator for the Northern Synod on 20 June 2015. The story of Rev Thresi’s journey to becoming the Moderator was published in an article in the July 2014 edition of the Northern Synod News

The Federal Assistant Health Minister, Fiona Nash has announced that $15.3 million will be granted to Purple House, an Alice Springs-based dialysis treatment centre for new dialysis beds, dialysis machines and accommodation for patients.

Rev Thresi Mauboy Wohangara was installed as the Moderator for the Northern Synod for the next three years.

ARDS is seeking an experienced professional manager with Indigenous engagement experience to manage the day-to-day operations of ARDS.

The National Youth Ministry Conference will be held at Tweed Heads in October 2015. With international and Australian guest speakers and networking opportunities with UCA volunteer youth leaders and professional youth ministry agents this is a conference not to be missed.

Following a decision made in 2014 by the Federal Government to no longer accept responsibility for the provision of municipal services to remote Aboriginal communities, the Western Australia government has decided to close nearly 150 communities.

Initial reports from Uniting Church people in Arnhem Land communities show that members of communities have lost homes and possessions. The Uniting Church is seeking ways to provide practical and pastoral support.

Two important social justice issues have received much attention this week: the release of the report on The Forgotten Children and the annual Closing the Gap report.

At its recent National Conference held in Tasmania earlier this month, the Uniting Aboriginal Islander Christian Congress elected a new Chairperson and paid tribute to the outgoing Chairperson, Rev Rronaŋ Garrawurra.

Moreton Rivers Presbytery is seeking a person with vision, energy and a strong team commitment who will provide strategic leadership, pastoral oversight, missional direction and support across the Presbytery. The position is open to ordained Ministers.