Hosting Partners


 Concern Australia
The BUV vision is to advance the Kingdom of God by empowering leaders for mission. The BUV is made up of over 230 churches and congregations throughout the state of Victoria and includes the Coordinating Office and other Baptist agencies and affiliates. Our BUV Mission Catalyst team inspires incarnational missional church planting and encourages established churches to focus on justice issues whilst engaging with their local communities in practical and innovative ways. CBM Australia works to improve the lives of the world’s poorest people with disabilities through our support of nearly 100 projects in 25 countries. In the regions of Central and East Africa, West Africa, Latin Americas, South Asia, South East Asia and Central Asia we work with over 80 partners in those countries on projects ranging from vocational training, orthopaedic care, eye care, cholera prevention, to community based rehabilitation, advocacy and training programs. Our program work in Australia also includes advocacy and capacity-building initiatives that aim to raise awareness and skill amongst Australian politicians, government and non-government agencies working in development regarding the need to include people with disabilities in their programs. In Australia our Community Engagement work also includes Luke14, an initiative to resource churches to welcome people with disabilities and End the Cycle, a project which promotes rights and empowerment of people with disabilities in poverty through awareness-raising in the Australian community. Concern AustraliaConcern Australia aims to embody hope for the people we walk with. By focusing our attention on those who are most vulnerable and marginalised in our local context, we are able to create community around those who need it most. We understand community to be an essential part of reaffirming an individual’s value, which is integral to achieving meaningful change.  Our work is preventative, restorative, and transformative of young people and children’s lives. We act to equip them with the tools they need to realise their worth and potential, which then enables them to walk forward into positive futures. Growing out of the ministry of Rev Dr John Smith and the work of God’s Squad, Concern Australiacontinues to serve the local community, taking responsibility to partner with those who are most vulnerable.For more info about the Concern Australia click here
Just Salvos
Cornerstone CommunityCornerstone Community is a network of intentional communities in towns and suburbs across south-eastern Australia. Our communities are formed by people responding to Jesus’ call to ‘follow me’, and exploring authentic spirituality in all of life.  We are working together to serve our wider communities in practical ways, and to share the good news we’ve discovered in Jesus.Cornerstone Community exists to expand and enrich the Kingdom of God through committed communities, winning, training & mobilising genuine disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ to live radical Christian lifestyles.www.cornerstone.edu.au Jisas wantaim One time (or ‘wantaim’ in Aboroginal Kreole) in many Indigenous communities denotes completeness. In Scripture we read, “so Christ was offered as a sacrifice one time to take away the sins of many people…” (Hebrews 9:28 NCV).Jisas wantaimworks across denominational and geographical boundaries, focussing on partnering to advance the Gospel in our Indigenous communities (remote, rural and urban). They key objective is equipping, empowering and enabling Indigenous Christians and ministries. It is initiated and operated by Indigenous Christians for Indigenous ministry to Indigenous people. We have established a fund to gather gifts, grants and fund raising to meet the costs of leadership training and development.For more info about the Jisas wantaim click here Just SalvosJust Salvos is the arm of The Salvation Army that seeks to mobilise people towards justice. We do this through education, mission immersions experiences, creating global access, networks, campaigns, resources, speaking, teaching, and creating and celebrating models of justice in local communities. We also seek to inform the organisation of advocacy opportunities, and actively work in partnerships towards a just society in Australia and the world.For more info about the Just Salvos click here
 Urban Seed
Salvation Army Eastern TerritoryThe Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by love for God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and meet human needs in His name without discrimination.The Salvation Army is a Christian denomination that stands with other mainstream denominations in proclaiming the message that faith in Jesus Christ and the change he brings is the only way to bring about significant change in the life of individuals, communities and nations.The word `Salvation’ sums up our purpose as a Christian church – a church that has been mobilised like an Army to save people. We really are a Salvation Army! Because of this big vision we have a large variety of ministry centres serving many different needs with ‘heart to God and hand to humanity’ TEAR AustraliaTEAR Australia is a movement of Christians in Australia responding to the needs of poor communities around the world. Our motivation comes from our belief that God loves all people, and in Christ offers them the opportunity of a new life. We believe that God is just, and has particular care for the poor and those who suffer as victims of injustice.We work in partnership with other Christian groups which are working with the poor in their communities. We seek to build effective relationships with these partners, grounded in mutual respect, trust and accountability.In Australia, we work to inform and empower Christians, in partnership with local churches, to make a Biblically-shaped response to suffering and oppressed communities.For more info about TEAR Australia click here Urban SeedUrban Seed is a small, community based organisation that engages faith, community and culture in order to respond to poverty in Victoria.Urban Seed prioritises small, dynamic projects run by and for locals in ways that creatively complement and connect traditional services.  Through advocacy and engagement we also seek to address the underlying causes of disadvantage.Urban Seed was birthed out of the Collins Street Baptist Church in the heart of the City of Melbourne and presently runs street, food, hospitality, recreation, youth development and school based programs in four priority neighbourhoods around Victoria.Urban Seed’s vision is to see communities of hope, healing and justice.

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Sponsoring Partners


Churches of Christ

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tabor victoria
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 World Vision
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