“School chaplains are often responders to crises. There was a young student…”

“There was a young girl in Kindy who I was supporting as she was experiencing difficulties at home…”

"One day when I arrived at school, a teacher asked if I could go to her classroom. After I arrived there…”

“One of the tools that we utilize in our school is a program called 'Rock and Water.' Rock and Water is an experience…”

"I love how sometimes the simplest of moments and actions can have such a significant impact on students. As I was walking…”

"I met one teenage girl on my first day as a chaplain at my school. She was waiting to speak with the deputy following some poor decisions…”

"One of the most amazing things about being a chaplain is that you just don't know how you are being received…”

"I run different programs in my schools which are pretty fun and focus on wellbeing, communication skills, emotional regulation…”

"During Covid, I was asked to get a hamper for a family at one of the schools I work at, as they were struggling…”

"I run different programs in my schools which are pretty fun and focus on wellbeing, communication skills, emotional regulation…”

"A year 5 student came to me a few weeks ago and said, 'I have been in this school since kindy, but I can't say I have a best friend here…”

“A few months ago I reached out to Westcare and connected with them and then informed my school about their services. A few weeks later…”

“As a chaplain I am privileged to support our teachers and staff through an incredibly important challenging role in the school. I do this in many ways such as…”

"During Covid, I was asked to get a hamper for a family at one of the schools I work at, as they were struggling…”

“As part of my role I get the privilege of talking and checking in on students that may need a bit of extra support. Most of the time it’s a space where they get to off load or talk…”

“One of my strengths is providing pastoral care to families in crisis, and when necessary, I connect them with appropriate support services…”

“At the start of the year a young boy was referred to me who was suffering from anxiety. Every morning…”

“I work 1 day a week as chaplain in a small school in the Hawkesbury LGA. There are 3 other schools in the region and occasionally they interact…”

“There was a boy in year 6 that I worked with because his parents were going through a period of separation. I would meet with him twice a week and would be present in that change and loss in his life…”

“As a chaplain I am privileged to support our teachers and staff through an incredibly important challenging role in the school…”