Below you will find articles of interest, links to stories about chaplaincy and more.
Movies for Chaplaincy
Great idea to raise funds for Chaplaincy! HERE
Chaplains Role in education recognised
WA Premier and Education Minister support Chaplains
$2500 raised for Cohuna Chaplaincy
CHAPLAINCY will continue at Cohuna Secondary College thanks to support from the Leitchville Bunyip Sporting Club. The school’s annual golf day was a roaring success, raising $1750 thanks to help from the Bunyips.
Faiths in Australia add value.
A thoughtful article on how different faiths contribute to Australia.
NSCP Evaluation Report
The Commonwealth Government commissioned an evaluation of the NSCP. It found majority support for the continuation and expansion of the program. The final conclusion reads: In conclusion, the evaluation indicates the NSCP is considered to effectively support [...]
Clarification needed from Labor on NSCP
In an apparent departure from established bi-partisan support, Senator Doug Cameron indicated that Labor could scrap the program. The National School Chaplaincy Association has issued a call for Labor to clarify their position. Click on heading [...]
Ky’s poster children for anti-bullying message
Chaplain Liz Spicer takes a lead on anti-bullying. See HERE.
Chaplaincy provides comfort
A great article that shows why Chaplaincy should continue to be supported by Federal and State Governments and the community as a whole. Read more here
Ky Dinner a huge success
Success for Kyabram Chaplaincy Dinner
Kyabram Chaplaincy Dinner
A great event in Kyabram last week. Promoted in the local press, the night was a great success.
Crowd digs deep for sale
Mooroopna Anglican Church parishioners dug deep to donate hundreds of items for the church’s annual garage sale last weekend. More than 500 people flooded through the doors early on Saturday morning to raise $4300 for [...]
An interesting take on the Census numbers on faith?
This recent article in The Australian is thought provoking and has stirred no small response from readers. might be useful in discussions... Faithless Australians may lose more than just God
16 Years and going strong!
Chaplain Liz Spicer receives award for 16 years service at Kyabram. http://www.riverineherald.com.au/regional/2017/07/05/98039/recognition-for-chaplain-liz
The Budget and School Chaplaincy
Understanding the budget and its relationship to School Chaplaincy. If the NSCP is set at about $60 million per year, it comes out of a Commonwealth revenue stream of about $357 billion or just 0.01729% [...]
Lives of enticing humble beauty
In this interesting piece, Julie Perrin inadvertently reminds us of what Chaplains do, they "live lives of enticing humble beauty''. Read more for the full article.
ABC Compass Modern Prophets – Defence Chaplains
While focussing on Defence Force Chaplains, this ABC Compass report sheds light on the role of Chaplains in any setting, even schools. In this ANZAC special, Geraldine talks to two Defence Chaplains who have seen [...]