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The Airport Chaplain Who Sees Everyone | Melbourne News
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- Jul 25, 2026
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Summary
In the bustling heart of Melbourne Airport, Salvation Army chaplain Martyn Scrimshaw has quietly become a lifeline for thousands—offering solace to grieving families, guiding homeless souls to shelter, and shielding victims of abuse as they flee danger. From comforting airline crews after in-flight deaths to thwarting romance scam victims’ heartbreaking hopes, Scrimshaw’s “parish” spans every corner of this global transit hub. He’s even helped a woman escape an abuser to Tasmania and a family vanish into untraceable flights to Scotland—all while staying until the last boarding call. His compassion, which once inspired a film starring Hugo Weaving, is rooted in one simple truth: no one is too broken, too lost, or too far gone to deserve help. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/8109db9789f321f9