18/05/2023 12:00:00 AM
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Sydney Mission

New Chair Inspired by Seafarers Lockdown Strength

The Mission to Seafarers Sydney has appointed a new chair with maritime leadership and charity experience to help it to serve more seafarers as they continue to recover from the challenges of covid lockdowns. The new chair, Robert Dunn is the former Port Authority of New South Wales Chair and also served as the CEO and a Director of charity Oppor

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23/01/2023 12:00:00 AM
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Mission to Seafarers

NSW PORTS ON A MISSION TO SUPPORT SEAFARERS

NSW Ports has donated $15,000 to Mission to Seafarers Sydney to support counselling, transport and services to mariners who help deliver essential goods to NSW each year.  NSW Ports Communications Manager Brooke Eggleton said the business was proud to continue its support for seafarers who perform an integral role in the supply chain

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20/01/2023 12:00:00 AM
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Mission to Seafarers

Diving Into Soul Support for Workers at Sea

Stop for just a moment and think about what it would take to stop our world. One way would be if all the people who work at sea went on strike. Global supply chains are heavily reliant upon seafarers. National economies and the arrival of your latest international parcel require water ways to work.   Reverend Un Tay, Principal Chaplain w

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20/12/2022 12:00:00 AM
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Fire Fighting Tug Boat Ride Raffle Prize for Rebecca

Thank you to everyone who has supported our work through sharing your blessings, be it finances, expertise, time or talents! Your support has been a great encouragement to our small team and helped us to provide a wide range of caring services for seafarers despite challenging circumstances in 2022. See our Christmas newsletter for details. &nb

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13/12/2022 12:00:00 AM
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First Ever Christmas Appeal Online Raffle

Thank you to the Port Authority for donating this terrific prize that money can’t buy! Christmas can be a lonely time at sea. Buy a raffle ticket in the Mission to Seafarers Christmas Appeal to show seafarers they are not alone in our first ever online raffle. The raffle prize is 90 minutes patrolling Sydney Harbour on the famous Shirley

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22/11/2022 12:00:00 AM
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SBU CELEBRATES 200 YEARS OF CARING FOR SEAFARERS

Congratulations from Mission to Seafarers President HRH Princess Anne was one of the highlights when about 140 people gathered at the National Maritime Museum to celebrate the Bicentenary of the Sydney Bethel Union (SBU).    In 1822, Reverend William Cowper and his supporters established the Sydney Bethel Union Society to care for t

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26/09/2022 12:00:00 AM
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Port Authority and NSW Ports Donation for MTS’ Vaccination Program Work

The winners of DCN’s Seafarers Welfare Award 2021 have donated their $2900 prize money to Mission to Seafarer’s Sydney. The winners had been recognised for their work developing a state-wide, co-ordinated approach to vaccinating international seafarers across NSW  ports, a model that was soon replicated in other states. The award

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23/09/2022 12:00:00 AM
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MTS Aust Requests Help For Seafarers’ Welfare Workers

Sue Dight, Mission to Seafarers’ interim regional director for Australia and PNG, has requested industry support to help bring together representatives of seafarers’ welfare providers from across Australia and New Zealand who “had been doing it tough”. “Both Stella Maris and Mission to Seafarers have utilised all of

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11/07/2022 12:00:00 AM
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Inaugural Annual Luncheon Great Success

MV Portland Bay Proves No Better Time to Support Seafarers - Port Community United at Mission to Seafarers Inaugural Luncheon  At the end of the week that saw the dramatic rescue of the bulk carrier MV Portland Bay, more than 165 Sydneysiders gathered to ensure long-term support for seafarers visiting local ports. At the inaugural Annu

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10/07/2022 12:00:00 AM
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Christians Unite to Pray for Seafarers

The Welcome: "They cried out to the Lord in their trouble, and he brought them out of their distress. He stilled the storm to a whisper; the waves of the sea were hushed." Psalm 107:28-29 St Andrews Cathedral Sydney CBD celebrated a special Sea Sunday Service to pray for seafarers after a dramatic week which had highlighted the danger

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