Mission Profile

Eion & Claire Simmons

Ngaire (2007) Josiah (2009) Hayley (2011) Caleb (2014) Aurora (2016)

Serving with BCA since January 2026

Eion & Claire Simmons, along with their children Ngaire, Josiah, Hayley, Caleb and Aurora, have lived in Port Hedland in the Diocese of North West Australia since 2021, where Eion serves as the Minister in Charge. Both Eion & Claire grew up in Western Australia and have served in ministry at the Geraldton Cathedral, in Broome and with the Seafarer’s Centre. They are no strangers to the bush, having lived in regional Western Australia for 13 years. In a town that experiences a high population turnover due to the seaport and industry, having a long-term minister in the church is both a necessity and a blessing.

About Port Hedland
Kariyarra, Ngarla and Nyamal Country

Port Hedland is the second largest settlement in the Pilbara, situated 1800 kilometres north of Perth. Made up from a diverse cultural background, most residents in Port or South Hedland are employed directly or indirectly in Australia's largest bulk export port, where over 600 million tonnes of Pilbara minerals transit annually, bound for overseas markets.

Pray for the Simmons

June
Pray that those who heard the Gospel through our 321 course will come to know Jesus as Lord and Saviour. Thank God for the wonderful Pilbara winter weather! Pray that our combined church camp with the Parish of West Pilbara (19–21 June) will be a wonderfully encouraging time.