9/06/2015

Grandad’s Garden is now open

Do you love to garden? Do you believe in the ability of nature to bring peace and perspective to our busy lives and minds? Patricks Road State School recently...

Posted in Chaplaincy / School life

15/05/2015

You gave Zac a second chance

There are many young people who are put in the ‘too hard’ basket. We say things like, “they’re a lost cause; don’t waste your time”. Those around lose hope...

Posted in At-Risk

10/05/2015

Chloe’s devotion to Youth in Emerald

Chloe has a clear vision for her life. She wants to powerfully transform a generation. That’s why Chloe is studying her Diploma of Youth Work with Scripture Union Queensland...

Posted in Training

5/05/2015

Cyclone Marcia devastates communities

Chappy Sam paints a very eerie picture of Rockhampton on Friday, the 20th of February. “We woke up in the morning and it was very calm, and we actually...

Posted in Chaplaincy

23/04/2015

Community Outreach

Since the very beginning in the 1860s, Scripture Union (SU) organisations worldwide have run local, community-based outreaches to provide fun activities for children and families. Dozens of events still...

Posted in Camp life / Youth issues

13/04/2015

Schoolies thrives with church support

SU-Schoolies events keep growing in popularity each year, and we can keep expanding largely because of the amazing support from churches across Queensland. Here’s a look at two churches...

Posted in Camp life

13/04/2015

How 15-year-old Andrew found his potential

It was a Monday night, on the 15th of December. A crowd of 300 people watched as Andrew walked across the stage, his face beaming with pride. This was...

Posted in At-Risk

13/04/2015

It all started when she was six weeks old…

At just six weeks old, Bek Mihill attended her first SU QLD camp. Now, 21 years later, she’s camp director. “I love kids! I have a passion for young people...

Posted in Camp life

13/04/2015

Introducing your new Mobile Chaplains!

We’re very excited to introduce Peter and Christine Coates… our new mobile chaplains! You generously answered the call, and collectively raised more than $130,000, which is amazing. Your support...

Posted in Chaplaincy

20/03/2015

Mother grateful for camps

By Karen The last couple of years have been pretty intense for our family, so we wanted to give our daughter Grace, a special treat. I have my own...

Posted in Camp life