Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Ministries

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Ministries Connecting, growing and nurturing Indigenous Australians with Jesus.

Through resources, special events and support, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Ministries of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Australia works to assist Indigenous Australians to find Jesus in a meaningful and powerful way.

📢 Help Shape the Next Generation of Ministry LeadersMamarapha College is seeking a passionate and committed Course Coord...
03/06/2026

📢 Help Shape the Next Generation of Ministry Leaders

Mamarapha College is seeking a passionate and committed Course Coordinator – Ministry to mentor, support, and equip students preparing for ministry and service.

This full-time role offers the opportunity to combine faith, leadership, education, and Indigenous ministry in a meaningful and rewarding way.

đź“Ť Karragullen, WA
✨ Full-time permanent position
✨ Supportive team environment
✨ Make a lasting impact through ministry and education

Ready to take the next step? Click the link below to Apply. https://adventistauc.elmotalent.com.au/careers/default/job/view/17

Applications close 26 August 2026.

Today we remember Mabo Day. On this day in 1992, the historic High Court Mabo v Queensland decision overturned the legal...
02/06/2026

Today we remember Mabo Day. On this day in 1992, the historic High Court Mabo v Queensland decision overturned the legal myth of terra nullius which is Latin for 'nobody's land'.

This landmark ruling rightfully recognised that First Nations peoples have an enduring connection to Country and paved the way for native title in Australia. Today, we honour the courage, resilience, and legacy of Meriam man Eddie Koiki Mabo.

As National Reconciliation Week comes to an end, let’s continue to educate ourselves, share true history, and work toward a future of justice and equality. 💛🖤❤️

Yesterday our Director, Pr Darren Garlett visited Prescott College Southern for special National Reconciliation Week as...
02/06/2026

Yesterday our Director, Pr Darren Garlett visited Prescott College Southern for special National Reconciliation Week assemblies as they reflected on the importance of truth-telling, respect, and unity.

Hon Amanda Rishworth MP also joined them to present new Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags to the School Captains, a significant symbol of the schools ongoing commitment to reconciliation and inclusion.

A highlight of the assembly was hearing from students, Iluka, Harper, and Kailee, who proudly shared where their mob comes from and spoke about their cultural heritage. They paid their respects to the Kaurna people, the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we learn and grow, and Acknowledged Country with pride and dignity.

Thank you to Prescott College Southern for making steps towards reconciliation by educating students and allowing Indigenous students to share their story.

Are you All In?

01/06/2026

The theme for National Reconciliation Week is 'All In'. Some of our ATSIM Directors share what 'All In' means to them and how we can use it to support reconciliation.

What does 'All In' mean to you?

It’s easy to say we believe in reconciliation but the Bible challenges us to go further. Real faith is active. It shows ...
31/05/2026

It’s easy to say we believe in reconciliation but the Bible challenges us to go further. Real faith is active. It shows up in what we do, not just what we say.

Reconciliation isn’t a statement or a moment it’s a lifestyle. It calls us to move beyond awareness into action, allowing our faith to shape how we think, speak, and live every day.

So what does active faith look like in reconciliation?

• Educate yourself intentionally: Learn about Australia’s true history, including the impacts of colonisation, the Stolen Generations, and the ongoing realities faced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Growth starts with understanding.

• Listen before speaking: Create space for Indigenous voices. Read their stories, engage with their perspectives, and resist the urge to centre your own opinion.

• Support where it matters: Back Indigenous-led organisations, artists, and businesses. Practical support helps create real opportunities and lasting change.

• Challenge injustice: Speak up when you hear harmful stereotypes or misinformation. Advocate for fairness in your workplace, church, and community.

• Build genuine relationships: Reconciliation grows through connection. Be open, respectful, and willing to learn from those whose experiences are different from your own.

• Stay committed: This isn’t a one-week focus. Faithful action means continuing the journey, even when it feels slow or uncomfortable.

Faith that lives and breathes will always lead us toward justice, compassion, and unity. As followers of Jesus, we’re called to be people who don’t just believe in reconciliation but actively pursue it with courage, humility, and love.

Reconciliation isn’t just a social idea it’s central to the Gospel. As Christians, we believe that through Jesus, our br...
29/05/2026

Reconciliation isn’t just a social idea it’s central to the Gospel. As Christians, we believe that through Jesus, our broken relationship with God was restored. Where there was separation, He made a way for peace, forgiveness, and new life. That same heart of reconciliation is now the calling placed on us.

To follow Christ means more than receiving reconciliation, it means reflecting it.

Reconciliation calls us to step into places of division, not with pride or defensiveness, but with humility, grace, and a willingness to listen. It means acknowledging wrongs, seeking truth, and being part of the healing process even when it’s uncomfortable. It’s about restoring relationships, honouring dignity, and pursuing justice because every person is made in the image of God.

For Christians in Australia, this has real meaning in how we respond to the history and ongoing experiences of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Reconciliation is not optional it’s an outworking of our faith. It invites us to:

• Listen deeply to Indigenous voices and stories, without rushing to respond or explain
• Acknowledge truth about our shared history, even when it’s painful
• Walk humbly alongside First Nations communities, learning rather than assuming
• Stand for justice by supporting fairness, dignity, and opportunity for all
• Be peacemakers in our conversations, churches, and communities

Jesus didn’t stay distant from brokenness He stepped into it to bring restoration. In the same way, we are called to be people who help bridge divides, not ignore them.

Reconciliation matters because it reflects the very heart of God. And when we choose to live this out, we become part of His ongoing work of healing, unity, and hope in the world.

29/05/2026

Avondale University, Indigenous students shared powerful cultural dances that honour tradition, community and identity this past Sunday night at their Cultural Night. Too deadly!! ❤️💛🖤

28/05/2026

The didgeridoo has echoed across this land for thousands of years, carrying story, ceremony, and connection through generations.

This National Reconciliation Week, may we take time not only to hear its sound, but to listen deeply to the voices, histories, and wisdom of First Nations peoples.

Reconciliation begins when we choose to listen with humility, honour culture with respect, and recognise that every person and every story matters to God.

Psalm 133:1
“How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity!”

Reconciliation calls for more than good intentions, it calls for wholehearted commitment. Being “All In” means showing u...
27/05/2026

Reconciliation calls for more than good intentions, it calls for wholehearted commitment. Being “All In” means showing up, listening, learning, and taking action in our everyday lives.

So what does that look like in practice?

• Listen and learn: Take time to understand Australia’s true history, the impact of past policies, and the ongoing experiences of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Read, watch, and engage with resources created by Indigenous voices.

• Acknowledge and honour: Participate meaningfully in Acknowledgement of Country, learn whose land you’re on, and respect the cultural significance of place and community.

• Support Indigenous-led initiatives: Buy from Indigenous businesses, support organisations doing grassroots work, and share their stories so others can learn too.

• Build real relationships: Reconciliation grows through connection. Be open, respectful, and willing to learn from Indigenous perspectives without defensiveness.

• Speak up for justice: Challenge stereotypes, call out racism when you see it, and advocate for fairness in your workplace, church, and community.

• Commit for the long term: Reconciliation isn’t just for a week, it’s a lifelong posture of humility, learning, and action.

Whatever we do, let’s do it with intention, humility, and love because real change happens when we are truly all in.

“All In” is this year’s National Reconciliation Week theme. This theme really resonates with Christians as this is what ...
26/05/2026

“All In” is this year’s National Reconciliation Week theme. This theme really resonates with Christians as this is what the Bible tells us to do, to be wholeheartedly committed, to share responsibility and to show active love. Galatians 6:2 tells us to “Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.”

So this week, as we take some time to look at how we can achieve reconciliation in this Country, we ask that you join us because reconciliation isn’t just a concept, it’s a calling that requires all of us, fully engaged, reflecting God’s heart for unity, justice, and love.

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