130. Sally Neaves - 3 September 2023

Australian Women Preach

22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time - Matthew 16:21-27

Sally is the Integral Ecology Animator and Mission/Ministry Resource Coordinator for the Institute of the Sisters of Mercy of Australia and Papua New Guinea. As part of her role she oversees the Institute’s commitment to the Laudato Si’ Goals, especially eco-spirituality and hands-on climate and biodiversity projects in rural communities.

Her current work involves uniting farmers and others in the catchment of Mandagery Creek, Eugowra NSW, to see what can be done to restore the creek’s ability to naturally sink, slow and spread water after the flooding disaster of November 2022. She is also convenor of the Mercy Integral Ecology Emerging Leaders Fellowship which has trained 20 emerging leaders from around Australia over the past two years.

Sally lives in Bathurst where she is honing her urban permaculture skills and facilitates courses with Belubula Permaculture.