1966 – St Francis House reunion. (L-R) Vincent Copley, Tim Campbell, John Moriarty, Wilfred Huddleston, Father Smith, Malcolm Cooper, Ken Hampton.
1966 – St Francis House reunion. (L-R) Vincent Copley, Tim Campbell, John Moriarty, Wilfred Huddleston, Father Smith, Malcolm Cooper, Ken Hampton.
Phillip Sunman, the ‘White Brother’ of John P McD Smith standing at left. Isabel Smith is seated. Photo taken in 1980
Phillip Sunman, the ‘White Brother’ of John P McD Smith standing at left. Isabel Smith is seated. Photo taken in 1980
1948 – Father Smith standing outside St Francis House
1948 – Father Smith standing outside St Francis House
1947 – St Francis House boys group with Father Smith
1947 – St Francis House boys group with Father Smith
1937- Anglican Children Group with Fr Ken Leslie & Fr Percy Smith at ‘The Bungalow’ Alice Springs
1937- Anglican Children Group with Fr Ken Leslie & Fr Percy Smith at ‘The Bungalow’ Alice Springs
1945 – Easter Monday – St Francis House boys are ready for a picnic. Isabel Smith is standing fourth from the right.
1945 – Easter Monday – St Francis House boys are ready for a picnic. Isabel Smith is standing fourth from the right.
Finding Miss Almond is an untold story of strength, love, compassion and faith against incredible odds.
In the shadows of WWII, a young woman’s life is transformed when she meets a passionate missionary in the Australian outback. Defying her parents and society’s expectations, Isabel joins Percy’s mission to help Aboriginal children, neglected by society and government, and isolated from their families, country, and traditional culture. Together they change countless lives through education and unconditional love. But can their fight against injustice survive in a hostile world?
Echoes of the Past: The Foundation of Our Story
A Union of Hearts: A love that changed history
A Legacy of Love and Justice
The boys who passed through St Francis House under the care of Isabel and Percy Smith went on to become leaders in government, business, the arts, sport and advocacy. Their achievements created a ripple effect of change. Help ensure their legacy endures by bringing this story to the big screen.