Arriving in Western Australia in the early 1970s interest in Religious Education and Christian family nurture ensured that Cynthia Dixon would soon meet Brian Hill, and their families develop friendships. Mutual interest in the ministries of Scripture Union. The Churches Commission on Education, the development of curriculum in Religious Studies and, latterly, the development of a Values Framework have led to joint membership of numerous committees. “As two rather isolated voices in our respective universities,” Cynthia comments. “I always found Brian a constant support and inspiration, willing to offer his expertise to course development.” Brian's willingness to supervise Cynthia's doctoral study in the 1980s was a privilege for her, too.
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