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Welcome to the New ACT Coordinators
It is exciting to introduce Kate and Mike as the new volunteer TEAR Coordinators for the ACT…
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Welcome to the New ACT Coordinators
It is exciting to introduce Kate and Mike as the new volunteer TEAR Coordinators for the ACT…
Giving Poverty the Flush in West Sydney
Recently, the West Sydney TEAR group took the BIG TOILET to the Crestwood Fair and a local mini-fete, in order to raise awareness of the need for clean water and sanitation…
Central Australia DEEP reflections from Sue Earl
TEAR’s Australian DEEPs (Far North Queensland and Central Australia) aim to bring together Indigenous and other Australians to create opportunities for them to talk and share…
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Heart for the Poor - One Day TEAR Qld Conference
Who are the Poor? Where are the Poor? How can we best respond to the Poor? How can Australians respond to the suffering of the World’s people? This conference is an opportunity to explore issues of justice and compassion in the light of Jesus’ teaching…
Finish the Race Community Event
Local TEAR Group member, Emily Doring, is organising a Finish the Race Community Event on Saturday July 13, at the Pine Rivers Uniting Church in Narangba Road, Kallangur starting at 1pm…
The Biblical Call to Commit to Creation & Cooperation Over Against Empire & Domination
Where: St Andrew's Anglican Church, Vulture Street, South Brisbane When: 9am-4pm, Saturday July 6th Entry: Donation $10-$20 Book Early: Limited places - More information and Bookings - contact Dave Andrews:
Toowoomba TEAR Group
A new TEAR Group is being established in Toowoomba City…
Skateboard Marathon for Micah Challenge Finish the Race
TEAR Rep and local Pastor, Michael Trafford from Gladstone is raising awareness of the Micah Challenge Finish the Race campaign in a remarkable manner! He will be riding through his local Electorate - a distance of 475 km on a bmx and skateboard from July 7-27 between Emerald and Gladstone…
Queensland Young Adults Network
Meetings of the Queensland Young Adults Networks are held every second month…
Thellies’ Place Fundraiser for TEAR
In April, a dream came true for long time TEAR Supporters and Tear Group Facilitators, Neil and Marg Pearson…
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Surrender: The Kingdom Next Door
The inaugural Adelaide Taste of SURRENDER gathering will be held on September 27-28, 2013 and the theme is ‘The Kingdom Next Door’…
APY Lands Deep
TEAR's DEEP (Development Education and Exposure Program) to the APY Lands is a rare opportunity to go DEEP-er into the lives of the Indigenous peoples of northern South Australia…
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CB Samuel: A Vision of the Kingdom & more
CB Samuel is the former head of one of our long-term Indian partners EFICOR and an inspirational teacher and advocate for the poor…
New Southern Tasmania TEAR Group
We are very excited about the new Southern Tasmania TEAR Group, now meeting in Hobart…
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CB Samuel: A Vision of the Kingdom & more
CB Samuel is the former head of one of our long-term Indian partners EFICOR and an inspirational teacher and advocate for the poor…
Discipleship Immersion Experience, Swan Hill
TEAR Australia has valued our shared journey with the people from the
Learn more about WASH
Water, Sanitation and Hygiene, better known as WASH, is a significant issue for many people on a daily basis…
Global Poverty Walk Bouncing into Melbourne
Join us as a part of Make Poverty History and Micah Challenge to show your support for the Movement to End Poverty and meet Matt Napier who is currently walking from Perth to Sydney bouncing an AFL football to raise awareness of global poverty…
Winter Clothes Swap
Are you a woman with a wardrobe full of clothes but “nothing to wear?” Do you have “guilt” clothes at the back of your cupboard? You know, the ones you’ve never worn, perhaps you’re hoping somehow to fit back into them one day? Then we have a solution! Why not exchange them at a clothing swap shop for TEAR Australia!!! On Sunday, 19 May between 2-4pm a group of like-minded ladies will be getting together to trade clothes at St…
Latest news for WA (view all)
Seeds of Hope Afghanistan - A Great Gathering!
There was a fantastic turn out in WA to our Seeds of Hope breakfast last month with people eager to hear from Phil and Julie Sparrow about their time in Afghanistan as TEAR field workers…
Perth Unearthed - Young Adults Band Night
Local bands, films and plays will be performing on the theme of the Earth's sacredness…
Dinner with the Director
Where to now for TEAR? Key Challenges Facing Christian Aid and Development Agencies TEAR Australia’s National Director, Matthew Maury will consider some of the unique challenges and opportunities presenting for us in 2013 and beyond…
Further Education
TEAR is involved in the development and delivery of a number of courses in theological colleges around Australia. These are fully accredited courses, some available through distance mode with face-to-face intensives. Read more.
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