18/05/17
Self-esteem, optimism and hope were once foreign words in the remote Indigenous school community of Woorabinda. That was two years ago… Today, the community is a centre for encouragement,...
Posted in Chaplaincy / Indigenous youth
18/05/17
The Bible tells the story of a ‘vertically-challenged’ chief tax collector named Zacchaeus, who climbed a sycamore tree to catch a glimpse of Jesus. Upon seeing Zacchaeus, Jesus calls...
Posted in Our heritage
18/05/17
The small town of Blackwater in Queensland’s Central Highlands may be known for coal mining, but a local school chaplain is uncovering some real hidden gems too! These gems...
Posted in At-Risk / Chaplaincy / Indigenous youth
17/05/17
Former diesel mechanic, Brad Hartland, had job offers rolling in after completing his degree in Business Management, but instead he felt the call to school chaplaincy at Seville Road...
Posted in Chaplaincy / Chappy Profile
16/05/17
For more than a decade Sian Routley served as an Occupational Therapist (OT), tending to the physical needs of children who’d suffered traumatic injuries. Today she’s tending to the...
Posted in Chaplaincy / Chappy Profile
13/04/17
As Australians, April 25 – ANZAC Day – holds a special place in our hearts. It’s a day for us to pause and honour those brave men and women...
Posted in Chaplaincy / School life
20/03/17
How long is the road from boyhood to manhood? According to 13 Year 8 boys from Cooktown, it’s a highly challenging 222 kilometres. While the boys may not officially...
Posted in At-Risk / Chaplaincy / Indigenous youth / Youth issues
16/03/17
At just three years of age a healthy, happy Jamil suffered a grand mal seizure and was rushed to hospital. Six months later, he was diagnosed with epilepsy. After...
Posted in Camp life / Family life / Youth issues
21/02/17
By Terry Williams, Scripture Union International He was just a young man telling children about God’s love while on holidays at the beach. She was just a young girl...
Posted in Bible Engagement / Our heritage
21/02/17
When faced with violent threats from Prep student, Jacob*, Chappy Janelle and her fellow school staff chose to respond with love and kindness. Four years later, Jacob is now...
Posted in At-Risk / Chaplaincy / School life / Youth issues
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