Celebration and Events

Blood for a Bandage: Designer Camilla Franks’ New Mission

The Australian fashion designer and breast cancer survivor Camilla Franks has joined forces with Lifeblood for a crucial cause.

Create the Perfect Night In with a GOOD Valentine’s Day Lineup

With Valentine’s Day around the corner, time to start planning the perfect night for your sweetheart, with these ideas from GOOD.

Make Them a Romantic Meal this Valentine’s Day

Regardless of how you choose to celebrate the day, the most important thing is to show your love and appreciation for your Valentine.

History of the Most Famous Christmas Carols

Have you thought about where Christmas carols originated? We searched the history of ‘Silent Night’, ‘O Holy Night’ and ‘Joy to the World’.

Not Such a Silent Night

It is because we are never ready for Christmas that Christ comes to us. When we are at our most inhospitable, the heart of God opens to us.

The Christian Origins of Halloween

It’s that time of year when the shops have been decorated with all things spooky, but what should a Christian response to Halloween be?

Send a Shoebox Gift of Hope and Love in Time for Christmas!

A shoebox sends chidlren a message of hope, letting them know God loves them and has not forgotten them during times of fear and uncertainty.

How to be a Great Dad: Tips for Fathers, Download Free Toolkit

Focus on the Family Australia want to help you discover how you can use your unique strengths and personality traits to become the best Dad around.

NAIDOC Week Encourages an All-In Community Celebration

Pastor Willie Dumas says NAIDOC week is important as it unites us together to create change, and teaches us more about how we can learn from one another.

Could You Survive Off the Same Rations as a Refugee?

An Australian school teacher taking on Act For Peace’s Ration Challenge – living off refugee rations for a week – and is calling others to join him.

Shoeboxes of Love for Christmas: “They Bring So Much Joy”

International charity Samaritan’s Purse reveals the overwhelming generosity of Australians to children in need.

Make Mother’s Day Memorable For All the Right Reasons

Attorney-General Shannon Fentiman has encouraged anyone thinking of buying their mum a Mother’s Day gift to remember their consumer rights.

Getting Fit to Fight Cancer at the Mother’s Day Classic

Aussies are coming together for the 25th anniversary of the Mother’s Day Classic to raise vital funds for breast cancer research.

Dr Katrina Clifford Helping Change Problematic College Cultures for Women

International Women’s Day (IWD), Tuesday 8 March, is an opportunity to celebrate women but also to lament about how women have been treated.

Watoto Children’s Choir Will Bring You Joy This Christmas

Watoto is “children” in Swahili. The group uses song and dance to raise awareness about orphaned and vulnerable children in Africa.

12 Christmas Gift Ideas to Turn a Stranger’s 2021 Around

Here are 12 Christmas gift ideas to give back to the community and make a world of difference in the life of someone you don’t even know.

‘Sit. Stay. Love.’ – It’s All Puppy Love in This Australian-Made Christmas Movie

Filmed during the pandemic, this sweet, charming tale wraps up a trying year with levity and hope, according to Australian star Ezekiel Simat.

Movie Challenge: Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving movies the whole family will love, now all you had to do is decide what to watch first….and cook the popcorn.