Have you noticed anything different lately? Apart from the isolation, the working from home, the absence of any live sport, and the bans on gatherings and travel as we all seek to slow the spread of the coronavirus. It’s “the vibe,” to quote Dennis Denuto from the classic Australian comedy drama film The Castle. It does feel different.
The new Avondale experience
Thursday, April 9, 2020While the coronavirus (COVID-19) lockdown has changed delivery of education across schools at Avondale, it has also sparked innovative practice in teaching and learning.
Time to take a chill pill
Monday, March 16, 2020As a child of the late 1960s and early 1970s, I was exposed to music by all the classic artists of the time—The Beatles, Rolling Stones, Neil Diamond. I heard a lot of one particular group—The Eagles—because one of my sisters played them constantly. And one of their songs springs to mind on a regular basis—“Take It Easy”—which is ironic because those who know me know I don’t deal with stress all that well. But I’m getting better thanks to my grandchildren.
Go fund me . . . please
Monday, July 10, 2017The quality of proposals pitched by students for new community services has inspired staff members at Avondale to more than double donations for the projects.
Challenging the call to 24/7 ministry
Friday, March 3, 2017The work–life imbalance of Seventh-day Adventist ministers revealed by academics at Avondale has helped the church in Australia rethink professional development.
Master of change
Tuesday, June 21, 2016Sanitarium’s Todd Saunders on the key to managing corporate change.