Born in Launceston –

Sallie grew up the youngest of 7 children and grew a deep attachment to her

older siblings and their children.

“Aunty Sal” spent many school holidays helping with her little nieces and nephews and began what has become a lifelong and profound sense of commitment to the support of families of every kind.

Married at 22 Sallie dedicated the next 28 years

to raising her four children and making space for others in her home. Then, 15

years ago Sallie came across a Parenting Course and took it on as a project to

share it with others. Working for Fusion Western Sydney’s Community Development

Department, Sallie actively runs families courses in NSW and across Australia,

teaching and training parents and care givers to optimise family life.

Last month, new research from comparison site finder.com.au

found that, 37 per cent of Australians – the equivalent of 7.2 million people

or one in three Australians – have entered 2020 with a “Christmas debt

hangover”.

February is a busy time for families as kids start to

head back to school. Unfortunately, the pressure to provide a memorable

Christmas leaves many young Aussie families with credit card debt that

mountains just as the kids go back to school.

On top of Christmas debt, uniforms, school equipment, voluntary contributions, and extracurricular activities easily add up to hundreds of dollars; enough to spiral a family into debt and poverty.

If you are in financial difficulty, visit CAP’s website: www.capaust.org, or call: 1300 303 929

While broadcasting from the Salvation Army in Launceston this morning, Janie talks with Phil about the new school proposed for Legana and the Tamar River.

Word & Worship sermon this week is by Archdeacon Dane Courtney from Holy Trinity Church Launceston. The Bible reading is from Matthew 5: 13-20.

Every Wednesday Janie Finlay drops by the studios to have a chat with Phil about all things local. Today they talk about a Tasmanian AFL team (where should it be based?) and public transport.

Sandy Hart from Door of Hope is speaking. The Bible reading is from Psalm 150