Andrew Hillier

Delay: The Antidote to the Effects of Hurried Living

Posted on 08/04/2024 by Andrew Hillier

Amidst the chaos of the COVID era, “The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry” by John Mark Comer emerged as a beacon of wisdom for countless individuals, myself included. Its profound insights into the importance of slowing down and embracing life with margin deeply resonated with readers globally. For me, it served as both confirmation and culmination […]

Easter Reflections

Posted on 02/04/2024 by Andrew Hillier

As the one responsible for providing leadership to Devonport Chaplaincy I find structure is indeed a double-edged sword. On one hand, structure provides a vital framework for stability, organisation, and productivity, essential elements for running successful programs and initiatives aimed at helping others. However, it can also become restrictive, stifling creativity and flexibility, and potentially […]

Loaves And Fishes Tasmania’s Response To Election Commitments

Posted on 20/03/2024 by Andrew Hillier

The Tasmanian Food Security Coalition collaborates to address food insecurity in Tasmania. Below is a press release outlining the commitments made by political parties participating in the upcoming Tasmanian State election. https://loavesandfishestasmania.org.au/healthy-accessible-food-all-tasmanians/ Loaves and Fishes Tasmania remains committed to the ambitious goal of eradicating food insecurity across Tasmania. We understand the magnitude of this vision […]

Nayba Report… supporting North West Tassie

Posted on 05/03/2024 by Andrew Hillier

NAYBA has developed a tool to measure and report the collective social impact of the faith community in their city or region – we call it the NAYBA Impact Audit. NAYBA Australia recently conducted an audit for the North West Coast part of the first statewide audit of its kind to ever be conducted in Australia. […]

Together we meet, to PRAY and PREPARE

Posted on 12/10/2023 by Andrew Hillier

Every week the Pastors & Leaders of our Devonport Church gather. Together in A New Page bookshop we take the opportunity to encourage one another, have a laugh, share some Joy and PRAY and PREPARE for the spiritual health and wellbeing of our City and beyond. We all recognise that alone we can do a little but […]

So many stories we would love to tell you

Posted on 20/08/2023 by Andrew Hillier

There are so many amazing stories we would love to tell you, about how the lives of individuals have been helped and protected from the long-term impacts of mental health and despair. However, we cannot always do that due to the sensitivity, seriousness and confidentiality around the challenges so many of those we get to […]