Amanda has been a Journalist/Photographer with The Record publication since February 2018.
Her past editorial experiences include working for several Malaysian publications including Her World magazine, The Malay Mail and Free Malaysia Today newspapers.
In her spare time, Amanda runs a food blog with her cousins and sings in a band.
She has been involved in her parish youth groups both in Malaysia and Perth since 2003.
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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Families encouraged to pick up reflective journal this Advent
The Archdiocese’s Centre for Life Marriage & Family (CLMF) has recently introduced its latest resource – an Advent reflection journal – which aims to aid in spiritual enrichment among the faithful as Christmas draws near.
Catechists role as preachers should be modelled by Christ, says Bishop Don
The Commissioning of 36 Catechists took place at St Michael the Archangel Chapel, Leederville on Thursday, 4 November, coinciding with the feast day of St Charles Borromeo, patron saint of Catechists.
2021 Abraham Day: Hope and faith of Abraham, a lesson for all, says Bishop Don
Leaders from the three Abrahamic faiths – Christianity, Judaism and Islam gathered at the University of Notre Dame on 26 October to dialogue and learn about each tradition. ‘Hope in Unsettling Times’ was the theme for the event.
Equestrian Order’s ‘Day of Reflection’ focusses on life of St Joseph
Western Australia Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem’s (EOKHSJ) held its’ annual ‘WA Chapter’s Day of Reflection,’ drawing focus to the life of St Joseph. The day event was held at the Redemptorist Mater seminary on Sunday, 26 September.
Cultural Diversity increases understanding and faith of neighbour, says Migrants and Refugees Office Director
The Cultural Diversity Mass was celebrated on Sunday, 24 October at St Mary’s Cathedral. The Mass organised by WA Catholic Migrant and Refugee Office, pays recognition to the multi-cultural backgrounds of Perth Catholics, and encourages the faithful to always be open to learning and welcoming the various cultures, in the one faith we all share.
56 years of service to WA Catholics, Fr Geoff Aldous retires at 80
Baldivis Parish Priest for the past 11 years, Father Geoff Aldous has last month celebrated his 80th birthday. This weekend, he will be officially retiring from his Baldivis duties. Fr Aldous reflects on his journey with The Record and explains how he intends to keep busy in his priestly ministry, beyond retirement.
Sisters of St John of God celebrated for 150 years care for sick and poor
The congregation of the Sisters of St John of God were honoured by the Western Australian Bishops, stakeholders, and peers who gathered on 14 October to celebrate the past 150 years of the Congregations presence which began in Wexford, Ireland on 7 October 1871.
Oh! happy days: Fourfold milestone celebrations for Sisters of Mercy WA
The Sisters of Mercy in Western Australia celebrated several special occasions last month, commemorating several achievements which included 175 years of ministry in Western Australia, Mercy Day, and the 10th Anniversary of the Institute. The 175 anniversary celebrations began with a Mass led by Emeritus Archbishop Barry Hickey.
Make Jesus Real to students everywhere
Discovering Jesus from 2,000 years ago into the here and now of today was the mission that Peter Mitchell, founder of the Make Jesus Real resource, took on when he authored the 176-paged interactive resource for the Tasmanian Catholic Education Office.
Lay local leaders share ‘personal histories’ connection with church
Three influential Catholic leaders spent an evening speaking about the influence of faith and church on their lives. The history symposium themed ‘Personal Histories’ was held on Wednesday, 22 October at the UNDA Fremantle campus.
