Stories of creation care from across
our country.
We hope that these shared creation care stories from people around Australia will encourage you.
You can contribute your own story too!
by Philip Hughes
There are many publications such as the Australian Government's State of the Environment report that describe some of Australia's biodiversity as endangered or threatened.
by Dr Philip Hughes
A Rocha Melbourne partnered with an NDIS service provider to offer a birdwatching walk in local redgum woodland for carers and participants, highlighting how nature access is an issue of justice. The experience brought delight and connection to the natural world, demonstrating that even small experiences of nature can reveal the Creator who made it.
by Dr Philip Hughes
Dr Philip Hughes reflects on the Wildlife program, a joint initiative of A Rocha Australia, Scripture Union Australia, and TearFund Australia, which encourages people to explore the wonders and diversity of God's creation. The most recent camp at Point Cooke Marine Sanctuary saw over 30 participants discover the rich marine biodiversity of Port Phillip Bay.
by Julia Jardine
A Rocha's largest communication outreach activity this year reached a global audience as well as Australian churches provoking a mixture of surprise, fascination and encouragement.
by Sally Shaw
A small but dedicated group, including 4-year-old George, joined A Rocha Australia for a planting event at Hart Road wetland in partnership with Onkaparinga Council. The planting continues restoration work in a special picnic area enjoyed by kangaroos, Superb Fairy-wrens, and local families.
by Julia Jardine
Over 20 local supporters and community members joined A Rocha Australia for a saltmarsh planting day at Truganina Coastal Park, VIC, organised by Hobsons Bay City Council. The planting supports critically endangered species including the Orange-bellied Parrot and the endemic Altona skipper butterfly.
by Julia Jardine
Stuart and Julia joined over 70 A Rocha leaders from across the world in the Philippines for the triennial Leaders Forum. The week featured worship, fellowship, and collaborative decision-making on key governance areas including safeguarding, fundraising protocols, and brand integrity, demonstrating how A Rocha's global family works together with grace and unity.
by Julia Jardine
A Rocha members attended the Surrender Festival at Belgrave Heights Convention Centre, exploring the theme "Upside Down Revolution" through talks, workshops, and worship focused on creation care and justice. Highlights included Tony Rinaudo's workshop on Farmer Managed Natural Regeneration, Michael Frost on transformation from within, and Jonathan Cornford on biblical economics.
by Stuart Blanch
A Rocha Australia's Annual Report 2024 highlights significant growth in creation care impact, with conservation work protecting 16 threatened species and restoring 120 hectares across four states. The year featured the annual gathering "Hope and Wonder on the Mountain" at Mt Tamborine and the establishment of A Rocha Australia Environmental Projects Ltd to enable expanded conservation work.
by Roger Jaensch
A Rocha Australia completed the fourth year of systematic bird surveys at Duggan Park, Toowoomba, recording 58 species including 10 new to the site. The project, conducted in partnership with Friends of the Escarpment Parks and Toowoomba Regional Council, has now documented 70 bird species and contributed valuable data to the national Birdata database, confirming the park's importance for urban bushland conservation.
by Rowan Shee
In the Wet Tropics bioregion of far north Queensland, I've been propagating native rainforest and coastal tree seedlings at my property in Trinity Beach near Cairns, donating them to revegetation projects like the Thomatis Creek restoration. Working with Terrain NRM and local volunteers, we're stabilising eroding riverbanks and restoring native habitat through community tree-planting efforts.
by Fiona Pfennigwerth
Fiona Pfennigwerth is a member and kindly supplied the watercolour header for our ENews editions.
by Julia Jardine
Deb Mostert is a Queensland-based artist, and is involved in A Rocha activities around Brisbane.
by Greg Gorfine
Recently, Victorian members helped remove weeds at Cassinia Environmental's Glenarou property near Broadford, about an hour and a half north of Melbourne.
by Sally Shaw
My early evangelical faith, which stressed the importance of saving souls and social action, led me to train as a nurse/midwife.
by Rob Scriven
Recently my pastor took some long service leave, so I asked if I could preach from the Old Testament narrative of Esther.
We would love to hear a story from you.
A key strength in having a national creation care organization is to connect people who share these values and encourage each other. In our email newsletters we have heard some wonderful personal accounts from around Australia.