Bible Society Australia exists to impact and influence the world by Opening The Bible to all people everywhere through all means possible.
Over 200 years of sharing the Bible
In just the past year, we have collaborated within the global United Bible Societies fellowship and also in our region, Oceania. Together with our partners, we supported 53 projects across 33 countries, facilitating Bible access and engagement for thousands.
Established in Sydney in 1817, we have always been closely tied to the leadership of the nation, with governors, business leaders and senior clergy featuring in the Society’s history.
Bible Society Australia’s activities take place as part of the United Bible Societies, a global network operating across 200 countries and territories. We are one of the most extensive mission groups in the world and do our work in partnership with churches, providing resources and Bible-focused campaigns and community programmes.
In return, we enjoy the support of churches across all denominations and partner with other organisations in areas of publishing, literacy development (such as UNESCO) and youth Bible engagement.
Our Purpose
We translate, publish, and distribute Bibles to those longing for God’s word. Our projects have seen the Bible opened for people in ways that meet their deepest needs: through literacy education, trauma healing, or holistic support.
Language
We translate the Bible into the world's languages
We support the ongoing task of translating the Bible into the world’s languages, including in Indigenous languages and sign language (Auslan) in Australia.
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We provide Bibles to those who want one
We provide free Bibles and other Bible products to people both overseas and in Australia, many of whom have never owned their own Bible. We give Bibles to chaplains of hospitals, schools, prisons and the defence forces.
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We help people open the Bible
We encourage people’s faith journey through Bible engagement campaigns as well as helping to fund indigenous and overseas Bible-based literacy programs.
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We promote the beauty and power of God’s word
We champion the Bible in the media, at universities and schools, as well as through our digital and publishing channels, always pointing to the relevance of Christianity today and always.
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