FAQs

In our last fiscal year, SIM Australia spent 3% of income on administration and fundraising. You can see a finance overview in the SIM Effect, our annual report. You can also request a full copy of our audits by getting in touch with the Partner Relations team.

Contact our Partner Relations team on 1300 746 580 or via a contact form.

SIM Australia is committed to godly stewardship of our resources. We value the trust and confidence our supporters and missionaries place in us. We recognise that this trust must be earned and kept.

SIM Australia is a registered charitable organisation with ACNC as well as members of Missions Interlink. We are independently audited annually to ensure our finances are in accordance with accounting standards.  

SIM International perform a bi-annual audit to ensure the financial and operational integrity of SIM offices around the world. These internal audits ensure that all programs are meeting the highest standards of financial accountability and integrity. A complete audit report is presented to the National Director and Financial Director of each office. 

A donation report is also sent to our missionaries every month. We use a recognised commercial donor relations software program to provide reports to our missionaries and project reporters monthly.

When a SIM Australia missionary completes their term of service and returns to Australia permanently, they (as well as SIM Australia) will contact you as a supporter to inform you of their situation. When this happens, the missionary may need your prayers and financial assistance for up to six months after they return to Australia while they resettle and seek employment.

If you are able to continue supporting the missionary, it will be greatly appreciated! SIM Australia and the missionary will let you know when they no longer need support. You can, of course, change or cancel your pledge at any time by contacting out Partner Relations team on 1300 746 580 / (02) 9580 1422 or via our contact form.

Yes. Receipts can be received by email or post.

At your request, if you are supporting only a missionary, we will  send you a receipt summary at the End of Financial Year (July) which details all gifts for the year.

When a SIM Australia missionary completes their term of service and returns to Australia permanently, they (as well as SIM Australia) will contact you as a supporter to inform you of their situation. When this happens, the missionary may need your prayers and financial assistance for up to six months after they return to Australia while they resettle and seek employment.

If you are able to continue supporting the missionary, it will be greatly appreciated! SIM Australia and the missionary will let you know when they no longer need support. You can, of course, change or cancel your pledge at any time by contacting out Partner Relations team on 1300 746 580 / (02) 9580 1422 or via our contact form.
 

A missionary’s support target is set in consultation with their ministry and takes into account their intended location. It covers the costs needed for them to live and minister in that context, such as a living allowance, housing, transport, support services, medical costs and education. 

Yes. Missionaries receive an allowance which is dependent on their support. They are employees of the mission when they become Members.

Yes. Missionaries return to Australia for home assignment at the end of each term of service. They need your prayers and financial support while they are in Australia. During this time they will receive a debriefing and re-orientation coordinated by SIM. They will also reconnect with their supporters to share what God has been doing through their ministry. Home Assignment is also an opportunity for raising additional prayer and financial support if needed and missionaries may choose to pursue additional training/education opportunities. An important part of Home Assignment is providing the opportunity for rest and renewal before returning to the field. 

If you are able to continue supporting the missionary, it will be greatly appreciated! SIM Australia and the missionary will let you know when they no longer need support. You can, of course, change or cancel you pledge at any time by contacting the Partner Relations team on 1300 746 580 / (02) 9580 1422 or via our contact form.

This is not a common occurrence, but sometimes a missionary must end their agreed term of service prematurely. This could be due to a variety of reasons including civil conflict or natural disasters, illness/injury, family or personal situation, or insufficient financial support. A missionary may also return home prematurely due to a change in their term of service cycle.

In all these cases, SIM Australia and/or the missionary will communicate with supporters about the situation. Donations will continue to be processed as the missionary still needs your continued prayers and financial support until they can return to the field. If their situation changes and they can no longer return to the field or serve with SIM, you will be notified.

You can, of course, change or cancel your pledge at any time by contacting our Partner Relations team on 1300 746 580 / (02) 9580 1422 or via our contact form.