Chappy - SU QLD - School Chaplaincy

About Chappies

SU QLD Chaplains provide spiritual and emotional support to school communities. They are in the prevention and support business: helping students find a better way to deal with issues ranging from family breakdown and loneliness to drug abuse, stress and anxiety. They provide a listening ear and a caring presence for kids in crisis and those who just need a friend. They also provide support for staff and parents in school communities.

  • Almost 50% of Qld state schools have a chappy...
  • That leaves over 600 state schools without a chappy!
  • SU QLD has placed chappies in 40% of all Queensland state primary schools and in 80% of all Queensland state high schools.
  • Right now, our chappies are serving over 330,000 Qld students

What people are saying

“Our chappy has acted as a best mate, a brother and a father figure... Without Chappy, I would not be where I am today!”
“I can’t imagine our school without chaplains! They’re an integral part of our school.”
“The chappy showed the girls how beautiful they all are on the inside... We are very fortunate to have her.”
“I love seeing how SU QLD is bringing hope to the community in such a big way.”
“They often visit me when they’re a bit lost in life... I really feel like I’m fulfilling a need.”
“To be able to give them encouragement and positive reinforcement at such an important time in their development... is a real privilege.”

SU QLD

SU QLD is the fastest growing youth and children’s not-for-profit organization in Australia. It aims to bring hope to a young generation through Chaplaincy, Camps, Community Outreach and its kids-at-risk Connect program. Officially endorsed by Education Queensland as an accredited employing authority for school chaplains, SU QLD is the largest employer of school chaplains in this country.

Support Chappies

Whilst we have a role in managing about 500 chappies in over 600 state schools across Queensland, you can also play a role on the ‘frontline’. The federal government’s National School Chaplaincy and Student Welfare Program (NSCSWP) enables state schools around Australia to apply for up to $20,000 per year to help support or initiate chaplaincy. This program has been a great help, but not all school chaplains receive this funding… and it is important to note that the NSCSWP program is only meant to be a contribution towards the costs of a chaplaincy service. To ensure local chaplaincy services remain sustainable, the support of local communities is vital. SU QLD supports the initiative by appointing, training and supporting school chaplains.

Your support can help keep chappies in schools... and continue to bring hope to a young generation that desperately needs hope.

Contact Us

Media Inquiries

For media inquiries, call Philip Peterson, Media & Communications Officer, on 07 3112 6416.

General Inquiries

Please contact SU QLD's Brisbane office:
Tel: 07 3112 6470
Fax: 07 3112 6599
Email:
Web: www.suqld.org.au