The Brave Truth - Australia & New Zealand

11/10/2026

Once again, an enormous amount of money has been spent on flights for visiting workers.

For the third year in a row, we’ve completed this comparison. Sometimes the truth has to be written plainly to show the scale of the ignorance - and the ongoing harm - inflicted on survivors.

Every Australian state and territory, and New Zealand, now has a Child Safe Policy.
We also now have rolled‑back 'zero tolerance', and no meaningful support for survivors, beyond the usual 1300 numbers.

In NSW, SA, ACT and NT, their website mentions that therapy costs may be covered. But to access this, a survivor must go through Kooyoora, give their details for an investigation, and have the request approved by the state overseer - and only if the abuse was caused by a minister or elder in those four jurisdictions.

QLD, VIC, TAS, WA - nothing at all.

And yet, once again, we see that funds are not scarce.
More than $300,000 spent on flights alone over three years.
The money exists - it is simply not directed to the people who were harmed.

All flights are estimated in off-peak times (many of the actual flights are taken over the peak Christmas/New Year/School Holiday period)

Local workers travel within states/islands to conventions are not included in these estimates. ie workers travelling from Mackay (Chelona) to Brisbane, or Launceston to Melbourne, or Auckland (Puke) to Christchurch (Wi******er) or Wellington (Masterton)

No Passport, travel insurance costs or credit card/booking fees/travel visas have been included

All flight cost estimations are in Economy class only. It is not clear if some workers travel in Business Class (we have seen proof of this before)

For example:- LAX - Sydney - LAX
Economy $2000 return - Premium Economy $3700 return - Business $11000 return

This is for all workers, International and local (AU/NZ) who are scheduled to travel between States/Countries for conventions 2026-2027 convention season. By the lists there are 56 workers travelling between states/countries in OCT-JAN associated with AU/NZ arrangements.

We know survivors will read this.
Please reach out if you need support.

We will continue to stand with you.
And we will continue to expose this kind of ludicrous spending whenever necessary.

The Brave Truth – Australia & New Zealand
0489 994 566

25/09/2026

TW: Child S*x Abuse & generational trauma

23/09/2026

For any workers reading here, or elders, or people connected to workers - please share!

This is really helpful information.

It’s not the most convenient time, but would be well worth it! (Time conversion in comments)

When an abuse allegation surfaces, the initial decisions made by leadership will directly impact victim safety, legal accountability, and the long-term trust of the congregation.

Most ministry leaders have never been trained to handle a disclosure. Without a clear plan, even well-meaning leaders risk making critical errors that cause secondary harm.

Join GRACE for a free live webinar: 7 Things Your Church Must Do When an Allegation Surfaces. We will walk through a step-by-step framework to help your ministry respond with safety, integrity, and care.

Date: September 29, 2026
Time: 1:00 PM ET

Register for free today at netgrace.org/7things

16/09/2026

ANNOUNCING SAFETY BEYOND SILENCE:

We are pleased to let you know that the webpage for Safety Beyond Silence, a support and advocacy group for people affected by sexual abuse in the meetings community in Africa and Europe, is now available at [https://www.bridgesandbalm.org/safetybeyondsilence](https://www.bridgesandbalm.org/safetybeyondsilence).

We are a group that cares deeply about the welfare of survivors of abuse connected to the meetings*, including survivors of sexual abuse as children or adults. We are based in Africa, mainland Europe, Ireland and the UK. Our focus is survivor support, advocating for abuse prevention and raising awareness. We connect abuse survivors with sources of emotional, financial and legal support.

*also called the 2x2 or two-by-two church, worker church, friends & workers, F&W, the Truth, the Way

We are volunteers who are current and former participants in the meetings. Our aim is to provide a community of care for survivors, their families and their support networks where each person feels safe and respected in their journey of restoration. We offer support, friendship and links to professional care to those in Africa, mainland Europe, Ireland and the UK.

Contact details and further information, including information on activities including care packages, partners, and external resources for some countries, are available on the webpage.

We are a group that cares deeply about the welfare of survivors of abuse connected to the meetings*, including survivors of sexual abuse as children or adults. We are based in Africa, mainland Europe, Ireland and the UK. Our focus is survivor support, advocating for abuse prevention and raising aw....

03/09/2026

21/07/2026

We loved being able to facilitate the auction!

See note in attachment from Bridges & Balm.

The Brave Truth Australia & New Zealand Artwork Auction is live between July 17 and July 19 to with the auction proceeds going to Bridges & Balm. We are deeply appreciative to Brave Truth Australia New Zealand for donating the funds from this auction to us and to the artists who spent countless h.....

19/07/2026

So incredibly grateful to all those who bid on these beautiful pieces. $1620 (AUD) raised to go to Bridges and Balm to help with funding for Survivor Care & Transitioning Workers.

Thank you to our successful bidders! 

We’re very sure Dee’s beautiful Quilt, Raelene’s amazing painting & Janean’s stunning Barbed Wire Heart will be very loved in their new homes!

Bridges and Balm are always able to take donations at the following link. A reminder too, these funds are available for International distribution (not just North America).

https://www.bridgesandbalm.org/donate-quickmobile

18/07/2026

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Just over 24 hours left for our auction to raise funds for Bridges & Balm for two essential funds for support and healing - Child S*x Abuse/S*x Abuse Survivor Therapy Assistance Fund, and Resting/Transitioning Workers Assistance Fund.

There are three beautiful creations/artwork donated by 3 brave survivors, who have put all their love into these pieces.

Postage free of charge is available to ANYWHERE in the world! We just want to raise as much as we can for survivor care!

Thank you for aiding in this much needed assistance!

Welcome to The Brave Truth Australia & New Zealand Live Auction to support two essential funds for support and healing - Child S*x Abuse/S*x Abuse Survivor Therapy Assistance Fund, and Resting/Transitioning Workers Assistance Fund.

17/07/2026

3 - 2 - 1 - GO!

Auction is up and running, please bid if you can for this incredible cause.

Also, please feel free to share to your socials! The more we can get the word out, the more we can raise.

Welcome to The Brave Truth Australia & New Zealand Live Auction to help two essential funds for support and healing - Child S*x Abuse/S*x Abuse Survivor Therapy Assistance Fund, and Resting/Transitioning Workers Assistance Fund.

This small collection of handmade 'creations' (Painting, Quilt & Barbed Wire Art) have been created by survivors of child sexual abuse as an expression of strength and hope. With each piece, there is a story of resilience and even in the aftermath of harm, their courage continues, and their love and advocacy for fellow victim-survivors.

The Brave Truth Australia & New Zealand has spent the past three years standing beside survivors and helping to amplifying their voices, advocating for safer communities.

This is now an opportunity for our caring community to help in a very practical way!

All funds raised through this auction will be donated directly to Bridges & Balm, an international independent survivor‑support initiative providing practical assistance and crisis‑relief resources to people rebuilding their lives after trauma. (All funds donated to Bridges & Balm are accessible - and have been accessed - for Australia & New Zealand too)

By bidding, you are honouring the hands that made these pieces and helping ensure that survivors continue to receive care and support.

Click on the link below, then go to each individual piece to bid.

Thank you for standing with us - together we can make a difference.

Welcome to The Brave Truth Australia & New Zealand Live Auction to support two essential funds for support and healing - Child S*x Abuse/S*x Abuse Survivor Therapy Assistance Fund, and Resting/Transitioning Workers Assistance Fund.