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Research finds kids learn life lessons about money from parents who save

Research finds kids learn life lessons about money from parents who save

Latest report finds 81% of Saver Plus participants encourage children to save

04 December 2012

Melbourne priest to become Queensland's first woman bishop

Melbourne priest to become Queensland's first woman bishop

The Anglican Archbishops of Melbourne and Brisbane, Dr Philip Freier and Dr Phillip Aspinall, have today announced that a Melbourne priest has been selected to lead the Southern Region of the Diocese of Brisbane as Queensland’s first woman bishop.

02 December 2012

Women bishops praised by Anglican Primate

Women bishops praised by Anglican Primate

The Primate of the Anglican Church (23RD November) offered his praise for women bishops in Australia.

26 November 2012

Visas for rich investors 'threaten national character': Bishop Huggins

Visas for rich investors 'threaten national character': Bishop Huggins

[The Age] "Golden ticket" visas, with which wealthy investors can gain privileged access to Australian residency, could damage the character of the nation, according to Melbourne Anglican Bishop Philip Huggins.

26 November 2012

Anglican Primate calls royal commission an "historic opportunity to protect Australian children"

Anglican Primate calls royal commission an "historic opportunity to protect Australian children"

The Primate of the Anglican Church said today that the royal commission called by Prime Minister Julia Gillard offered an historic opportunity to protect Australian children.

19 November 2012

First woman elected Chair of Anglican national indigenous body

First woman elected Chair of Anglican national indigenous body

The Revd Gloria Shipp, from the Gamilaroi tribe in New South Wales, has been elected Chair of the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Anglican Council (NATSIAC) by members at their Annual Gathering in Brisbane.

08 October 2012

Anglican Overseas Aid appoints CEO Bob Mitchell

Anglican Overseas Aid appoints CEO Bob Mitchell

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Bob Mitchell as CEO of Anglican Overseas Aid.   Bob has been the interim CEO at Anglican Overseas Aid since the start of September.

25 September 2012

Appeal launched to mark 70th anniversary of Anglican Martyrs in PNG

Appeal launched to mark 70th anniversary of Anglican Martyrs in PNG

During World War II, 12 Anglicans working for God’s Church in PNG lost their lives. This year marks the 70th anniversary since the death of the Martyrs of New Guinea.

14 August 2012

Moree to host 'denied innocence' workshop

Moree to host 'denied innocence' workshop

The Moree Anglican Church is offering parents carers and those working with children a workshop focusing on the dangers of early sexualisation of children in our culture.

07 August 2012

Disability trials welcome, say Archbishop

Disability trials welcome, say Archbishop

The Anglican Archbishop of Melbourne, Dr Philip Freier, has today welcomed the Federal Government’s commitment to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), and congratulates those states and territories which have agreed to conduct a trial of the scheme.

06 August 2012