Jhon
Some people are looking for more than just a job. They’re looking for peace, purpose and a place where they can truly belong. For Jhon, (and no, that’s not a typo, that’s how his name is spelt in his home country) life had become exhausting. Living in Kempsey, he was juggling three casual jobs just […]
Ian
For the past three years, Ian has been a familiar and friendly face on the roads across the Hunter and Central Coast. Every week, he climbs into one of our vans at Church 4 Life Clothing Collectors and heads out to collect generous donations from homes throughout the community. But for Ian, this job has […]
Sam
Sam is often one of the first people you’ll notice when you walk into the shop—not because she’s loud, but because of her quiet, steady presence. There’s a calm kindness about her. She’s helpful, attentive, and full of care. The kind of person who notices what someone needs and gently steps in to meet it. […]
Lana
She didn’t just find a job—she found a place to belong and to serve. As a local Warners Bay resident, Lana had always known about the Church 4 Life Charities Op Shop. In late 2024, she dropped off donations and browsed the shelves, impressed by what was available to the community. As a donor, she […]
Angela
When everything feels uncertain, it can take just one moment of kindness to change the direction of a life. About 18 months ago, Angela found herself facing one of those moments. She had been made redundant without a payout, and the reality of providing for her family—especially with a teenager depending on her—felt overwhelming. Finding […]
Violeta
Fear has a way of making the world feel very small. For one mother of four, arriving in Tanilba Bay in 2019, life felt exactly like that—uncertain, overwhelming, and fragile. She came with nothing. No money. No security. Just her children and a heart weighed down by fear. In those early days, it was her […]
Peter
When we met Peter he was very quiet, withdrawn and lacking confidence, partly from being unemployed for a long time. The change in him has been miraculous. Peter loves his job and works diligently to serve our donors across the Hunter and Central Coast. Peter tells his Story in his own words: “When I was […]
Andy
Andy often felt listless and lost, without purpose. Then he found us and everything changed. Things had changed at his last job, and Andy knew it was time to move on. His long-time mate Owen suggested Andy might like to join his team processing donations in our warehouse. So, Andy applied for a warehouse role. […]
Darby
Darby is studying Marine Biology at Newcastle University and he’s part of our team. We love uni students. When they are looking for more casual shifts in their holidays we are in our peak periods as families are decluttering during the school holidays so really need their extra time. When they need time off for […]
Debbie
When you visit our Woodrising Op Shop you will meet the bubbly, smart, creative and super friendly Debbie. Being a butterfly, she also does shifts in our Cardiff and Warners Bay Op Shops and even in our Contact Centre on Wednesdays! From a varied career Debbie blesses us with skills from a range of industries […]