Year: 2019
Something new in My SU?
The next time you log in to My SU, you may notice a slight change. For LCC volunteers the only change you may notice is that the Our Chaplaincy Dashboard is now named the Community Dashboard. This is because it will now also be used by all volunteers in a variety of community efforts. For […]
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Applications for NSCP School funding, re-contracting your chaplains for 2020 and more…
The end of the school year is in sight – just a few more weeks of term left to go! Well done, everyone. There has been plenty going on in the world of chaplaincy, and I’m grateful to be able to share these latest developments with you. Most importantly, is the opening of the National […]
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From the CEO – Term 4, 2019
In less than two months times we will ring in the end of yet another school year. I know many of you have had your fair share of challenges in 2019, but there’s been some great breakthroughs and wins too. It’s all too easy to get caught up in the busyness of life, and thinking […]
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Coralie Holmes – Things I Wish I Knew
Coralie Holmes has been vital to the success of school chaplaincy at Dakabin State High School for a quarter of a century! And she wouldn’t have it any other way. “I believe that providing social, emotional and spiritual support to young people is an essential part of a schools well-being,” she says. Coralie’s involvement with […]
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Fundraising for Chaplaincy at Bridge to Brisbane
In August this year, 25,000+ people took part in the iconic Bridge to Brisbane fun-run. Amongst the crowd of lycra-clad competitors and tutu-wearing fun-runners was Chappy Lachlan from Mount Kilcoy State School – only, he didn’t run alone. Chappy Lachlan knew when he decided to commit to the 10km run, he would need the support of his […]
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2019 conference reflections and cyber-bullying training
What a pleasure and privilege it was to spend a week with your amazing chaplains over the school break. This year’s staff conference was an incredible time of professional development, inspiration and refreshment for your chaplains, which I’m sure they will carry with them into the second half of the year. In addition to receiving […]
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Mike Warman – Things I Wish I Knew
Mike Warman, Senior Pastor of Parklands Christian Centre, sees chaplaincy as irreplaceable to young people. In his role as LCC chair of the Logan West region, he is enthusiastically involved in the lives of the eight chappies across his cluster. “I believe chaplains save lives at the end of the day,” Mike says. “As a […]
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You too can help hope happen
Hope may be a concept, but at the Helping Hope Happen fundraising dinner, guests saw the power of what a little bit of hope can do. In late May, 310 people from all walks of life gathered at the Caboolture RSL to celebrate the work of chaplains in their region. Together, they raised over $70,000 […]
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Chaplaincy contracts renewed, expense rates approved and more…
Welcome back to Term 3! I am so grateful to share with you some exciting developments in the world of school chaplaincy. Perhaps most exciting of all, the Department of Education (DoE) has renewed our Standing Offer Arrangement contract to provide chaplaincy services in state schools for the next three years. LCC Chairs can be […]
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Need a Chappy Name Badge?
Does your chaplain need a name badge? If you would like an SU Chaplain name badge, here are the steps to follow: Email your full name to Brad from Alpha Omega Engraving: brad@alphaomegaengraving.com.au Brad will send you an invoice with bank details. The cost is $9.50 per badge +GST, plus $3.50 +GST for postage. Pay […]
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