2/09/16

One statement changed Jax’s life.

“As a chaplain, it’s my job to recognise kids’ passions. It’s not about my dreams or ideas, but championing theirs.” These are the words of school chaplain Shane Briggs....

Posted in Chaplaincy / School life

10/05/16

Monkeys, art and partying… Sandy’s seen it all as a leader on 29 camps

Volunteers are on the frontline. They are the hands and feet that help kids in our community. This week is National Volunteer Week… and we want to take this...

Posted in Camp life

14/03/16

Spectacular Spelunking

“Don’t be scared to come along. You will be challenged but you will have everything and everyone around you that you need to support you. You will come back...

Posted in Camp life

14/03/16

Chaplain Sharon’s Passion Helps Clarissa Find Hers

One of Chappy Sharon’s considerable passions is helping young people discover their life’s purpose. The wide smile on her face and welling up of tears in her eyes as...

Posted in Chaplaincy

13/03/16

Mother’s Heart Fills Chaplaincy Void

An ongoing shortage of chaplains in remote and regional communities means thousands of young Queenslanders are stranded without the vital support of a school chaplain. Dedicated mother of 10,...

Posted in Chaplaincy

4/03/16

CrossFit Fundraiser

7.00am on a Saturday morning, with the heat starting to rise, CrossFit Moggill’s Head Coach Dean Martin explained stage 1 of 3, to the 168 overly energetic CrossFit competitors....

Posted in Chaplaincy

12/02/16

‘Vanderfield’ Backing Our Youth

This year marks the beginning of an exciting new fundraiser for regional school chaplaincy programs, in the inaugural Backing Our Youth campaign. This is a chance to raise the...

Posted in Business Partnerships / Supporter / Youth issues

12/02/16

Rotary partnership sheds light in a dark space

You are 15 years old, and desperate for someone to talk to so you seek out the school chaplain. Arriving at the chaplain’s room you walk in, the space...

Posted in Chaplaincy / Supporter

12/02/16

Quality training changes people

30 years ago, we embarked on a mission to invest in equipping a new generation of youth workers. Spearheaded by Ross Farley, an internship program was developed that provided...

Posted in Training

12/02/16

20,000 cupcakes funds chaplaincy

What does 20,000 cupcakes look like? 1680 eggs, 500kg of flour, 340L of milk and 67kg of sugar. The extra special ingredient is Rosina Tucker.

Posted in Chaplaincy / School life / Supporter