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Who is
Fusion?
Background and vision
Fusion was born in Sydney in the early
‘60s. It came out of one young man’s discovery of his own spirituality
and his journey to faith. Fusion came out of his struggle to find effective
ways of communicating his newfound faith with young people on the streets
of his hometown. Fusion now operates out of 24 centres around the nation,
with hundreds of others involved in Fusion associated events in their local
communities.
Fusion’s Calling
To take whatever initiatives are necessary
to see justice, mercy, and compassion expressed at every level of life in
Australia by:
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Working for change and growth in the lives of young Australians and their
families to maximise their potential;
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Working with others for growth and change in non government and government
agencies so they are seen and experienced as cooperative, hospitable and
a source of hope;
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Working for the understanding and transformation of Australian society so
that it has the option of finding and fulfilling its place in the world;
So that young people and their families are empowered to find a sense of
vocation in Australia and beyond and to make a positive contribution to the
spiritual, emotional, mental, physical and social health of others.
Where does Fusion get its support?
Fusion is a Christian Youth and Community
organisation that draws its support from a broad cross-section of churches
of different denominations. Fusion also attracts government and community
funding for a number of its welfare and community service programs.
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Current
Projects
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Edward Millen Village
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Schools In Harmony Pilgrimage to Uluru.
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Fusion
Staff
Mal Garvin is the founder and current National
Director of Fusion Australia. Mal is known to many through his Breakthru
Generation radio show that goes to air on some 80 radio stations around the
nation. In Perth, 98 five Sonshine FM play Mal’s spots throughout the
day. Mal also does a talkback show that goes to air to 28 community radio
stations. Mal is also the National Coordinator for Awakening Australia, an
author and the Principal of Fusion’s Training College in Poatina,
Tasmania.
Andrew and Rosemary Braun head up the work of Fusion in WA. Andrew is the
State Director of Fusion Australia (WA) and also the State Coordinator of
Awakening WA. Rosemary is the Project Manager of the Fusion Student Household
Service and part of the Fusion State Coordinating Group. Andrew and Rose
have been working for Fusion in WA for over 15 years.
Jude Bridgland came to Fusion in Perth in 1997 after 8 years heading up
Fusion’s accommodation work in Hornsby, Sydney. Jude has extensive
experience in the Youth Affairs field and has served as Chairperson of both
the peak national Youth Affairs body as well as being the current policy
chair of the Youth Affairs Council of WA. Jude currently lectures in the
Youth Work department at Edith Cowan University, WA as well as being part
of Fusion’s state leadership.
Andrew Ellis is the Coordinator of the Fusion Student Household Service.
Andrew has spent a number of years living in community and working with
Cornerstone in NSW. This experience has prepared him well for his role with
us, and managing the challenges of young people sharing a home together.
Andrew is ably supported by his wife Nerium.
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Last revised: 28/09/2001 Fusion Australia
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