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Australia

Introduction and Recent News

Prison Fellowship Australia was chartered in 1982 and has supported thousands of inmates and their families over the past 25 years. Active in all states of Australia, PF Australia reaches out to prisoners, ex-prisoners, their families and victims. With the help of over 1050 volunteers, many programmes are available including Bible studies, children’s camps, mentoring, Angel Tree and Happy Birthday projects for children of prisoners. Currently serving 80 of the country's 82 prisons, PF Australia continues to make great strides prison reform with the help of Christ.

Other News

Sycamore Tree Project® from a Victim’s Perspective

Recently, Martin Howard, Sycamore Tree Project® (STP) facilitator in Australia, and Ross Thompson, a victim participant, spoke about their experience in an 18 minute radio interview. Ross spoke of the impact of losing his son in a brutal murder.

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From Grizzly Bear to Teddy Bear

Hard core prisoners making teddy bears for children? It's happening in Australia and it's making a difference in the lives of both the inmates and the children.

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A Painful Past Offers Future Hope

Once a troubled child of a prisoner, Les Dennis now gives hope to hundreds of other prisoners' children.

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Australia Hosts Camps for Inmates' Children

PF Australia's Kamp-for-Kids is changing the lives of prisoners' children.

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Helping Churches Learn about Restorative Justice

In early September, PF Australia (South Australia) mailed sermon notes about restorative justice to 140 of its supporting churches. The notes, written by coordinating chaplain Bill Reddin, were meant to encourage the churches to prepare for the International Restorative Justice Week observed during the third full week of November.

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Mailing Address

PO Box 525
Toongabbie, NSW, 2146 Australia

Affiliate Details

  • Board Chairperson: Norton Russell (acting)

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