Thea Ormerod is a Catholic, a retired social worker and currently serves as President of ARRCC (Australian Religious Response to Climate Change).

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Sheryl Turner, who had trouble evacuating because she did not have fuel, becomes overwhelmed at the enormity of the bush fires last month at the evacuation center in Bomaderry, Australia. (CNS photo/Tracey Nearmy, Reuters)

Australian believers' response to bushfires only the beginning

EarthBeat
Opinion
Feb 14, 2020

Faith communities have been at the forefront of supporting victims, as well as offering prayers... People are hurting, and compassion is at the heart of all our faith traditions.