Australia Adelaide Mission
Mission leaders
Rhys and Jasmine Standley
Began service ~July 2024 (three-year terms, “on or about July 1”) · estimated release 2027-07-01 estimate · source: Church Newsroom 2024 · as of October 8, 2026
Mission office
- Office address
- 11 Sommers Avenue, Firle SA 5070, Australia
- Phone
- +61 8-8431-9623
- Not yet verified
- Source
- Official Church area website official as of October 8, 2026
Letters & packages
Australia has strict biosecurity rules: avoid sending food, seeds, or plant/animal products.
- Your missionary can email weekly on P-day; letters and packages are optional extras.
- Confirm the current mailing address with the mission office or the call packet before sending — offices move.
- Small, padded envelopes usually travel faster and cheaper than boxes; declare contents honestly and avoid restricted items.
- Mail-by dates for holidays and a calendar reminder are in the interactive guide.
Weather & climate
Profile: temperate · about 414 mm of rain a year.
Monthly averages
| Avg high | Avg low | Rain | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 82°F / 28°C | 60°F / 15°C | 39 mm |
| Feb | 80°F / 27°C | 58°F / 15°C | 18 mm |
| Mar | 77°F / 25°C | 57°F / 14°C | 17 mm |
| Apr | 70°F / 21°C | 53°F / 12°C | 26 mm |
| May | 62°F / 17°C | 49°F / 9°C | 35 mm |
| Jun | 56°F / 14°C | 46°F / 8°C | 42 mm |
| Jul | 56°F / 13°C | 45°F / 7°C | 49 mm |
| Aug | 58°F / 14°C | 46°F / 8°C | 52 mm |
| Sep | 62°F / 16°C | 47°F / 8°C | 42 mm |
| Oct | 68°F / 20°C | 50°F / 10°C | 49 mm |
| Nov | 72°F / 22°C | 53°F / 12°C | 54 mm |
| Dec | 78°F / 26°C | 56°F / 13°C | 30 mm |
Monthly averages computed from Open-Meteo historical weather data (2016–2025, ERA5 reanalysis) for a ~1° grid cell near the mission city. Approximate; local altitude and coast effects vary.
Language
English
English uses the Latin alphabet; spelling is irregular, so listen a lot. Accents vary widely by region (US South, Caribbean, Scottish, Australian, Nigerian, etc.).
Assignments can include other languages; your call letter states your language.
Nearby temples
- Adelaide Australia Temple — Operating (15 June 2000) · ~0 km
The Church in Australia
- Official Languages
- English
- Church Membership
- 165,272
- Congregations
- 300 (232 Wards, 68 Branches)
- Number of Missions
- 5
- Operating Temples
- 5
Newsroom Facts & Statistics · updated Fri Mar 06 2026
Practical
- Time zone
- Australia/Adelaide
- Currency
- AUD
- Country code
- +61
- U.S. travel advisory
- Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions as of 2026-10-08
- Organized
- 1 Aug 1968
Culture & food
- Casual and egalitarian; don't take yourself too seriously.
- Sun protection is essential.
Foods: Meat pies, Vegemite on toast, Lamingtons, Pavlova
Family groups
- Adelaide Mission Moms and Friends (LDS) Group
- Australia Adelaide Mission Facebook Group
- Australia Adelaide Mission (2001-2003) Group
As listed by latterdaymissions.com (unofficial). Groups may be private, renamed, or inactive.
Next steps
Official: Missionary Portal · Missionary resources