Australia

Country Information In Australia Global Ministries works with our partners, the Uniting Church of Christ, the Churches of Christ and the Theological College to support education of clergy and lay as well as to strengthen relationships with organizations and the community. Pray for: The continued struggles of the Aborigine’s fight for justice. Strengthening of our ties with partners, organizations and churches in Australia. Mission Personnel Ana Gobledale Professor of Practical Ministry Tod Gobledale Professor of Practical Ministry Partners Churches of Christ in Australia Uniting Church in Australia

Australia is located in Oceania, continent between the Indian Ocean and the South Pacific Ocean.                

In Australia Global Ministries works with our partners, the Uniting Church of Christ, the Churches of Christ and the Theological College to support education of clergy and lay as well as to strengthen relationships with organizations and the community.

Pray for: The continued struggles of the Aborigine’s fight for justice.

Strengthening of our ties with partners, organizations and churches in Australia.

Population (2014 est) – 22,507,617

Area – 4,810,000mi

Capital – Canberra

Ethnic Background

     White – 92%

     Asian – 7%

     Aboriginal and other – 1%

Exports – coal, iron ore, gold, meat, wool, alumina, wheat, machinery and transport equipment

Imports – machinery and transport equipment, computers and office machines, telecommunication equipment and parts; crude oil and petroleum products

Life Expectancy (2014 est) – M 80 years     F 85 years

Infant Mortality (2014 est) – 4.43 deaths/1,000 live births

Adult Illiteracy Rate – 1%