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Are there Quakers in Australia?

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Welcome. The Religious Society of Friends is commonly referred to as Quakers. It consists of the members of the Society and many others who worship with us and are involved with us. Quakers believe that everyone has a direct connection with God, which some call the 'inner light' or 'Spirit'. read more

Quakers in Australia have always followed the liberal tradition with silent worship and no pastors or missionaries. However, these two styles, and others, continue in other countries. There is increasing respect for the value and importance of each other's traditions. read more

The first Quaker to arrive in Australia was Sydney Parkinson, who sailed with Joseph Banks and Captain James Cook, in 1770. In 1828 there were two Quakers among the convicts. Four years later another two arrived and the Religious Society of Friends was established in the 1830s. read more

“Quaker Oats” is really just a brand name of rolled oats. Many (most) packaged foods in Australia have different brand names to those in the US. What you call “Quaker Oats” is pretty much the same product as “Uncle Toby’s Oats”. read more

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Early Quakers in South Australia, Society of Friends
www.southaustralianhistory.com.au

Quakers in Australia
www.quakersaustralia.org.au

What we do
www.tasmanian.quakers.org.au