11/10/17

You healed Mel’s scars

As 13 year old Mel looked down at the self-inflicted scars on her wrist, which were now just starting to heal, she knew she’d turned a significant corner in...

Posted in Chaplaincy / School life

9/10/17

Your support equals net gain for community

For every whistle blown, every fluoro bib donned, and every goal netted at the recent SU QLD Indoor Netball Community Cup, we have you to thank!

Posted in Sports Ministry

9/10/17

You opened new doors for schoolies

Celebrating the end of your schooling life in a week of wild celebrations on Queensland’s glitter strip – Surfers Paradise – is hardly anything out of the ordinary. Being...

Posted in Camp life / Chaplaincy

7/10/17

You helped these boys fight the good fight

For boys to develop into safe, honest men, it’s crucial they build healthy levels of self-esteem and discipline through their developmental years. Thanks to your support, Chappy Dave Larkin...

Posted in At-Risk / Chaplaincy / Youth issues

10/07/17

Giving children a sporting chance

The half-time siren has sounded on a successful start to the year for SU QLD’s burgeoning Sports Ministry. As the team gears up for an exciting second half, let’s catch...

Posted in Camp life / Sports Ministry

5/07/17

You help boys find life-changing purpose

For Tamati, the concept of a loving father was one he struggled with for many years. His own experience of fathers was far from loving. It was an experience...

Posted in Camp life / Chaplaincy / Family life / Youth issues

28/06/17

Mike’s mourning turned to meaning

As the Christmas lights faded on the eve of 2015, Mike McMillan entered the New Year feeling empty and directionless. Two months earlier he lost his wife, who he...

Posted in Chaplaincy / School life / Training

28/06/17

The ‘long reach’ of your support to outback children

Australia’s great outback has been long romanticised through the works of some of our greatest writers. From the image of the lone stockman facing off against the elements to...

Posted in Chaplaincy / School life

28/06/17

You are linking generations of youth with hope

A chain is only as strong as its individual links. For 150 years Scripture Union has been blessed with so many vital links – pioneers, financial supporters, volunteers, prayer...

Posted in Our heritage / Supporter

28/06/17

Footprints in the sand imprinted on the heart

As a young girl growing up in Wales in the 1940s, SU QLD supporter Billie Patrick, made footprints in the sand at the very same Llandudno beach Scripture Union founder,...

Posted in Bible Engagement / Chaplaincy / Our heritage