Year: 2021
NORTH ZONE: Director’s Update with Ian Cumming
Hi there, and welcome to your first North Zone Director’s Update! I’m sure I’ve touched base with many of you over the years, but a short introduction to refresh your memories: I’m Ian Cumming, and I have the privilege of serving SU’s North Zone. Our region is geographically huge – covering the top half of […]
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EAST ZONE: Director’s Update with Jenni Dobbin
Welcome to Term 4 – the final leg of yet another busy year! It’s my pleasure to share with you the latest updates and encouraging news relating to your chaplaincy service. Recovery Fund Due to the Recovery Fund that SU set up in October 2020 (and despite COVID’s impacts on LCC fundraising), chaplains across Queensland […]
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From the CEO – Term 4, 2021
We’re on the home stretch of the school year, and I wanted to thank you for everything you’ve invested into your community over the last three terms. 2021 has been another year of change and uncertainty in a COVID-19 climate, yet you’ve remained faithful champions and cheerleaders to your chaplains. I speak for both myself […]
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Introducing ChildSafe Australia – Part of the larger SU Australia family
Have you ever been to a wedding and been introduced to someone for the first time, only to find out you’re somehow related? Big families are a lot like big organisations and it often seems like relatives just keep appearing. Today we’re excited to announce that ChildSafe (an Australian organisation committed to creating safe environments […]
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SU Australia’s Updated Privacy Notice
SU Australia’s Updated Privacy Collection Notice On 1 June 2021, Scripture Union movements in states and territories across our nation united to become SU Australia. In light of this change, we recently updated our Privacy Policy. Please see below for details of the new national privacy policy for your easy reference. SU QLD collects your […]
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An exciting update for our North QLD LCCs, the Recovery Fund and more…
CORRECTION: Previously we reported that as of 1 July, 2021, there were some changes put in place which meant all SU activities (including camps) were now tax deductible. Please note this is not yet the case. (for more information scroll to the end of this article) Welcome to Term 3! 2021 has been a year […]
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From the CEO – Term 3, 2021
As you will know, on 1 June 2021, Scripture Union movements in states and territories across our nation united to become Scripture Union Australia – which means we’ve officially been a national entity for over a month now! We’ve been busier than ever behind the scenes, organising for the future. As a national entity our […]
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Why I Run – with Jen Kerr
“I run for young people in schools who might not have anyone else in their corner. In my opinion, SU is one of the best causes there is!” Meet Jen. Mother, introvert, full-time worker and running enthusiast. Jen heard about Bridge to Brisbane when she started running a decade ago after the birth of her first […]
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2021 Chappy Snapshot
We’ve rounded up a collection of up-to-date chappy stats in our 2021 Chappy Snapshot! Feel free to share this data with your your local support community. We appreciate your help getting the word out and clearing up myths about the role and purpose of chaplaincy.
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Easy fundraising opportunities for your LCC
Through my time as Fundraising Manager I’ve had too many conversations to count with people who love chaplaincy, but they find fundraising a struggle. It’s something I’m passionate about (because it’s just a great cause), which is why I want to help you on your fundraising journey. Below I’ve put together some resources that I […]
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