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that is, that God was in Christ reconciling the world to Himself, not imputing their trespasses to them, and has committed to us the word of reconciliation. 2 Cor 5:19

UAM is an interdenominational organisation which has been involved in ministry among the Australian aborigines for over 100 years.  The first work began in 1894 when some young Christians in Sydney gave expression to their concern for the aboriginal people by beginning a Christian witness to them at LaPerouse on the banks of Botany bay.

This concern was driven by their conviction that the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ was for all mankind.  Many in the secular world at that time embraced a Darwinian world view which categorised the Australian aborigine as a sub human species destined to die out in the process of evolution.  Many of the Government policies developed in subsequent years were based on these views.

The first UAM workers considered the aborigine as equal with the rest of mankind and were equally the objects of God's love.  In their eyes the need for a Savior to bring about reconciliation with God the creator was equally shared by all racial groups on earth.

Throughout the history of UAM our workers have been concerned for more than just the spiritual welfare of the aborigines.  This broader concern led to the establishment of children's homes, schools, hospitals, community stores, transport and language work, all at a time when governments were either unable or unwilling to provide these services to the aboriginal people.  With changed social conditions the UAM has been able to focus resources on our central task of spiritual ministry among Aboriginal people.

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