“And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that having all sufficiency in all things at all times, you may abound in every good work.”

2 Corinthians 9:8 (ESV)

Josh and Ely strive to live their lives under God’s Kingdom values – believing that every human is made in God’s image, deserving love and respect. They believe following His plan is the best way to live. They have been blessed with four beautiful children and the busy life that encompasses, with Evelyn, Margot, Reuben, and Dorothy.

Their journey with MAF started with God shaping individual career paths for Josh and Ely.  Josh felt called by God to train as a Licenced Aircraft Maintenance Engineer with the objective of working with MAF one day. Josh has worked in the general aviation industry across locations in Victoria since 2009.  Ely has seen God guide and support her in a career as an Occupational Therapist, specialising in the field of mental health since 2011. This has given her counselling skills and empathy for many diverse people groups.

Josh, Ely and their children have been serving with MAF in Arnhem Land since 2023.  The opportunity to be in this beautiful, wild and remote location is a privilege; as is seeing the impact MAF make in the daily lives of the Yolŋu people here.  MAF flies children and teachers to support remote community schools, health care workers, church pastors, provides free domestic violence evacuations, as well as the routine flights making travel safe and possible for Yolŋu year round. Josh’s work in the maintenance hangar ensures timely delivery of these services. Ely has been working with local children and young people, including flights out to remote communities to provide therapy and support there.

For many, a life of health, hope and healing would not be possible here without MAF.  It’s amazing to see how God uses ordinary people to do His work and to bring Him glory.