Support the continuation of funding for chaplaincy Petition: Signature List Feed

Mrs Deborah Woodland [Signature #87]

Wed, 16 Oct 2013 05:55:13 UTC

Mrs Deborah Woodland, Tenerife, Qld, Australia

Mr Anonymous [Signature #86]

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 05:17:17 UTC

Anonymous, Helensvale, Qld, Australia

Mrs Margaret Cartmill [Signature #85]

Mon, 8 Aug 2011 06:20:22 UTC

Mrs Margaret Cartmill, Warwick, Qld, Australia

Chaplinacy is a vital in our schools especially when the family unit is broken and children
need guidance from an outsider who cares.
Chaplins provide invaluable assistance in
schools.

Mrs Roslyn Gittins [Signature #84]

Mon, 21 Feb 2011 04:09:01 UTC

Mrs Roslyn Gittins, Upper Flagstone, Qld, Australia

Graeme Lodge [Signature #83]

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 02:39:38 UTC

Graeme Lodge, Mackay, Qld, Australia

mr sonnie gauci [Signature #82]

Wed, 11 Aug 2010 03:29:49 UTC

mr sonnie gauci, finch hatton, qld, Australia

Mrs Kacie Fisher [Signature #81]

Mon, 9 Aug 2010 07:08:25 UTC

Mrs Kacie Fisher, Glenella, Q, Australia

Mrs Donna Bloedow [Signature #80]

Sat, 7 Aug 2010 01:25:51 UTC

Mrs Donna Bloedow, Mackay, Queensland, Australia

Australia has always been basically a Christian country and the ethos taught help govern our nation with hope, love, faith and good works.

Chaplaincy may be the only value some of our children ever learn from, so we need to keep it happening.

Give our children, our future, something to hold onto, something to believe in, somewhere to turn to.

Mr Justin Ridge [Signature #79]

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 03:14:09 UTC

Mr Justin Ridge, Balwyn, Vic, Australia

Mr Stephen Hockin [Signature #78]

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 06:47:26 UTC

Mr Stephen Hockin, Townsville, Qld, Australia

Mr Andrew Lovell [Signature #77]

Fri, 2 Jul 2010 06:55:02 UTC

Mr Andrew Lovell, Gracemere, Queensland, Australia

Mr. Detlef Hafenstein [Signature #76]

Mon, 24 May 2010 11:01:44 UTC

Mr. Detlef Hafenstein, Heatley, Qld, Australia

Mrs Andrea Duggan [Signature #75]

Sun, 23 May 2010 10:43:22 UTC

Mrs Andrea Duggan, Townsville, QLD, Australia

Mr Ross Napier [Signature #74]

Sun, 23 May 2010 07:12:43 UTC

Mr Ross Napier, Arcadia, Magnetic Island, Australia

Chaplaincy may be the only chance some kids get to have some direction given to their lives

Mrs Clare Napier [Signature #73]

Sun, 23 May 2010 06:38:49 UTC

Mrs Clare Napier, Magnetic Island, Qld, Australia

Chaplaincy is, I believe, a crucial part of school, where so many students are lost in their direction, and may never have the opportunity to discuss their thoughts in a safe a caring environment outside the school.(In todays society it is a big expense to seek councelling privately) It gives an opportunity to help understand life's big questions which, if not discussed could lead to very negative consequences, both behavoural and emotional.

Mrs. Isabel Ogg [Signature #72]

Tue, 18 May 2010 03:15:26 UTC

Mrs. Isabel Ogg, Golden Beach, Caloundra,, Queensland, Australia

Thank you Mr. Rudd for approving the monies already allotted to Chaplaincy. May we please ask that this vital work is supported and funded that it might continue to serve the communities of Australian children, teachers and staff in schools. Thnaks so much

Johanne Hepburn [Signature #71]

Sun, 16 May 2010 06:00:24 UTC

Johanne Hepburn, swan hill, VICTORIA

Mrs Cat Johnson [Signature #70]

Sat, 15 May 2010 05:01:59 UTC

Mrs Cat Johnson, Townsville, Qld, Australia

Mr Paul Taylor [Signature #69]

Fri, 14 May 2010 03:35:45 UTC

Mr Paul Taylor, Mundingburra, Queensland, Australia

As the Head of Junior School at a Christian school, I would really like to see funding continue to support this very worthwhile role in our schools.

Mrs Cathrine Meers [Signature #68]

Thu, 13 May 2010 11:42:03 UTC

Mrs Cathrine Meers, Alligator Creek, Qld, Australia

I take my hat off to and salute the efforts and presence of 'chappies' in State Schools - they may not make a loud noise but they are quietly walking alongside many hurting kids who would be at even greater risk if the chappies were not there

Mrs Ali Zimmermann [Signature #67]

Tue, 11 May 2010 01:59:43 UTC

Mrs Ali Zimmermann, Whyalla Stuart, SA, Australia

Mrs Debbie Westwood [Signature #66]

Mon, 10 May 2010 08:18:51 UTC

Mrs Debbie Westwood, Sarina, Queensland

Mrs Bonita Weston [Signature #65]

Mon, 10 May 2010 06:19:07 UTC

Mrs Bonita Weston, Sarina, Queensland, Australia

Chappies are an integral part of school and should be paid to keep their service available to all children in need

Ms Shara Close [Signature #64]

Sun, 9 May 2010 07:58:36 UTC

Ms Shara Close, Milton, QLD, Australia

Mrs Julie Higgins [Signature #63]

Sun, 9 May 2010 04:39:44 UTC

Mrs Julie Higgins, Sarina, QLD, Australia

My children used the Chaplaincy for guidance when going through Primary and High school. They always knew who the Chaplain was and referred friends if needed.

Mr Anthony Nielsen [Signature #62]

Sun, 9 May 2010 07:46:01 UTC

Mr Anthony Nielsen, Walkerston, Queensland

Mrs Beth Hansen [Signature #61]

Sun, 9 May 2010 06:23:58 UTC

Mrs Beth Hansen, Andergrove, Qld, Australia

Mrs Meredith Caruana [Signature #60]

Sun, 9 May 2010 06:11:20 UTC

Mrs Meredith Caruana, Sarina, QLD, Australia

Mr Rex Frazer [Signature #59]

Sun, 9 May 2010 01:54:08 UTC

Mr Rex Frazer, Mirani, Q, Australia

Our teachers need the support, our communities need the stability. The next generation reaps the benefits. Cheers in Christ Rx

Mrs Julie Hosking [Signature #58]

Fri, 7 May 2010 11:16:23 UTC

Mrs Julie Hosking, MUNDINGBURRA, QLD, Australia

Mr Bill Vincent [Signature #57]

Fri, 7 May 2010 06:12:30 UTC

Mr Bill Vincent, Kirwan, Queensland, Australia

Mrs Carolyn Vincent [Signature #56]

Fri, 7 May 2010 06:10:16 UTC

Mrs Carolyn Vincent, Kirwan, Queensland, Australia

Rev. Lonson Ling [Signature #55]

Fri, 7 May 2010 03:36:35 UTC

Rev. Lonson Ling, Townsville, Qld, Australia

Joshua Nicholls [Signature #54]

Sun, 2 May 2010 01:07:22 UTC

Joshua Nicholls, Sandgate, QLD, Australia

Mrs Melissa Carr [Signature #53]

Thu, 29 Apr 2010 09:39:13 UTC

Mrs Melissa Carr, Townsville, QLD, Australia

My child had benefited from the help of a chaplain in our school. I would hate to see that help taken away from my and other children.
I find their role very important particularly in the area of bullying and suicide prevention as I had a brother who committed suicide so this is very close to my heart.

Mrs Terri Talbot [Signature #52]

Thu, 29 Apr 2010 09:18:52 UTC

Mrs Terri Talbot, Townsville, QLD, Australia

Chaplains are not a 'nice' extra for schools. They are vital in the school communities where teachers are doing their best but simply cannot meet all social, emotional and spiritual needs in addition to the academic needs of the children they work with. This is not even taking into consideration the impact the chaplains have on the families in the schools.

Mrs Jennifer Cain [Signature #51]

Thu, 29 Apr 2010 07:48:02 UTC

Mrs Jennifer Cain, Everton Park, Queensland, D.R. of the Congo

Mr Patrick McCahill [Signature #50]

Thu, 29 Apr 2010 07:34:16 UTC

Mr Patrick McCahill, Townsville, Qld

I support the continuation of funding for chaplaincy

Mrs Kara Moseley [Signature #49]

Thu, 29 Apr 2010 04:38:52 UTC

Mrs Kara Moseley, Townsville, QLD, Australia

Please continue the vital work of chaplaincy in schools.

Mrs Patricia Charlton [Signature #48]

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 11:50:45 UTC

Mrs Patricia Charlton, Townsville, Queensland

I believe that the school chaplains are a great benefit to students, teachers & parents in being to assist in overcoming so many problems within our schools.

Mr Warren Charlton [Signature #47]

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 11:46:21 UTC

Mr Warren Charlton, Townsville, Queensland

Please keep this program going as it benefits all within the schools' boundaries - students, parents, teachers & principals.

Mrs Judith Hinspeter [Signature #46]

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 05:19:43 UTC

Mrs Judith Hinspeter, Mundingburra, Queensland, Australia

Mr Glenn West [Signature #45]

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 03:53:09 UTC

Mr Glenn West, Townsville, Qld

Mrs G. Baker [Signature #44]

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 01:24:52 UTC

Mrs G. Baker, Kelso, Qld, Australia

Mr Michael Straume [Signature #43]

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 01:06:48 UTC

Mr Michael Straume, Hyde Park, Qld, Australia

Mr Rudd has NO right to stop Chaplaincies.

Mrs Kirsty Smith-Cottrell [Signature #42]

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 12:26:45 UTC

Mrs Kirsty Smith-Cottrell, Ferny Hills, QLD, Australia

Mrs Irene Maunder [Signature #41]

Tue, 27 Apr 2010 10:56:00 UTC

Mrs Irene Maunder, Mt Low, Qld, Australia

Robert Sheraston [Signature #40]

Tue, 27 Apr 2010 10:04:52 UTC

Robert Sheraston, Alderley, QLD, Australia

The evidence reveals chaplains produce positive effects with school environments.
Ask any principal whose school has one.
We should be increasing their funding rather than reducing it.

Mrs Margaret Brandon [Signature #39]

Tue, 27 Apr 2010 09:34:07 UTC

Mrs Margaret Brandon, Rivett, ACT, Australia

Mr Desmond Moseley [Signature #38]

Tue, 27 Apr 2010 09:18:46 UTC

Mr Desmond Moseley, Annandale, QLD, Australia

We financially support School Chaplaincy and know it is a wonderful survice that should be continued. By the government pproviding financial support it will ensure the service provides the greatest benefit to the hugh number of school students.

Mr Graeme Cooksley [Signature #37]

Tue, 27 Apr 2010 07:22:57 UTC

Mr Graeme Cooksley, Annandale, QLD

mrs vanessa seccombe [Signature #36]

Tue, 27 Apr 2010 05:41:33 UTC

mrs vanessa seccombe, brisbane, qld, Australia

My son would not have been able to continue school without the support from school chaplaincy. The funding for this work must continue.

Mr Richard Hosking [Signature #35]

Tue, 27 Apr 2010 02:01:33 UTC

Mr Richard Hosking, Kirwan, Qld

To Prime Minister Rudd
I believe that School Chaplaincy is a very worthwhile cause. I have heard first hand of how Chaplains have improved the lot of many young people & families at the lower end of our society by supporting them through tough times & advocating for them. I know that this has resulted in long term benefits & stopped problems that would have exploded on society down the track. I strongly support the continuation of funding for School Chaplaincy.
Sincerely
Richard Hosking

Tom More [Signature #34]

Tue, 27 Apr 2010 08:33:56 UTC

Tom More, Townsville, Queensland, Australia

I support the continuation of the school chaplaincy program.

Mrs Toni Ferguson [Signature #33]

Tue, 27 Apr 2010 08:30:01 UTC

Mrs Toni Ferguson, Townsville, Queensland, Australia

As a teacher aide I see first hand how Chaplaincy is vital to the students of today. It helps lower crime, bullying and depression to name a few. To lower funding or even cut chaplaincy all together is thoughtless!!

Mrs Maureen Nicholls [Signature #32]

Tue, 27 Apr 2010 08:17:10 UTC

Mrs Maureen Nicholls, Oak Valley, Qland, Australia

Mr Kevin Brake [Signature #31]

Tue, 27 Apr 2010 07:25:20 UTC

Mr Kevin Brake, Condon, Queensland, Australia

Please help School Chaplains.
They do a vital work for Children.

Ms Kim Nash [Signature #30]

Tue, 27 Apr 2010 07:11:37 UTC

Ms Kim Nash, Bray Park, Queensland, Australia

If this does not continue it will totally distroy any morals and or support that has been and continues to be given by our Chaplins in our children's schools. It has been a huge help to me and my children in some very sensitive and unplanned incidents.

Mr Lindsay Stone [Signature #29]

Tue, 27 Apr 2010 06:52:37 UTC

Mr Lindsay Stone, Mt Louisa, Queensland, Australia

mrs colleen beguely [Signature #28]

Tue, 27 Apr 2010 06:41:53 UTC

mrs colleen beguely, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia

Do not axe this very valuable program which has and continues to, help so many of our young people, who need the stability of wise counsel , especially in this day and age...ask the young people themselves ,this is part of their eduation in living and learning......

Mr Colin Nicholls [Signature #27]

Tue, 27 Apr 2010 04:48:03 UTC

Mr Colin Nicholls, Townsville, Qld, Australia

Fed back shows School Chaplains are helping many youngsters with family problems . Abuse, broken marriages,depression to name a few. Headmasters would have to agree they are a asset to getting the pupils on track.

Mr Aaran Johnston [Signature #26]

Tue, 27 Apr 2010 12:14:29 UTC

Mr Aaran Johnston, Townsville, Queensland, Australia

Chaplins represent the religious views of the community and it is vital to provide that link to the community in schools.

sMrs Sandra Berardi [Signature #25]

Sat, 24 Apr 2010 05:10:32 UTC

sMrs Sandra Berardi, Koumala, Queensland, Australia

Ms Noela Sievers [Signature #24]

Fri, 23 Apr 2010 06:27:59 UTC

Ms Noela Sievers, East mackay, Queensland, Australia

Is important in our increasing demoralised society

Mrs Carol Sullivan [Signature #23]

Fri, 23 Apr 2010 05:03:08 UTC

Mrs Carol Sullivan, Pimpama, Queensland, Australia

This is an essential service and MUST be continued.

mrs Anne Dodd [Signature #22]

Thu, 22 Apr 2010 10:01:25 UTC

mrs Anne Dodd, Townsville, Queensland, Australia

This service is very important fo the school community. The children need someone to talk to and confide in. With so much violence in our society it is good to get the Christain message to the children.

Mrs Julie Barlow [Signature #21]

Thu, 22 Apr 2010 09:21:20 UTC

Mrs Julie Barlow, Walkerston, Queensland, Australia

I fully support the work of chaplains in schools. Funding needs to continue.

MRS KATH GLEW [Signature #20]

Thu, 22 Apr 2010 09:02:12 UTC

MRS KATH GLEW, WALKERSTON, QLD, Australia

Our chaplains are doing a wonderful job - please keep the funding coming!

Mr Geoffrey Bearham [Signature #19]

Thu, 22 Apr 2010 03:05:40 UTC

Mr Geoffrey Bearham, Kippa-ring, QLD, Australia

Mrs P Dever [Signature #18]

Thu, 22 Apr 2010 09:05:38 UTC

Mrs P Dever, Walkerston, Queensland, Australia

Ms Nicole Power [Signature #17]

Thu, 22 Apr 2010 08:33:44 UTC

Ms Nicole Power, Walkerston, queensland, Australia

Miss Amelia Phillips [Signature #16]

Fri, 16 Apr 2010 08:42:48 UTC

Miss Amelia Phillips, Townsville, Queensland, Australia

Mrs Jane Day [Signature #15]

Sat, 10 Apr 2010 08:36:52 UTC

Mrs Jane Day, Annandale, Queensland, Australia

Miss Kathryn Day [Signature #14]

Thu, 8 Apr 2010 09:30:49 UTC

Miss Kathryn Day, Birmingham Gardens, NSW, Australia

Ms Jayne Henshall [Signature #13]

Thu, 8 Apr 2010 04:21:05 UTC

Ms Jayne Henshall, Townsville, Queensland, Australia

Suzanne Day [Signature #12]

Thu, 8 Apr 2010 03:32:41 UTC

Suzanne Day, Townsville, Queensland

Mrs Barbara Edgar [Signature #11]

Mon, 5 Apr 2010 01:56:21 UTC

Mrs Barbara Edgar, Armidale, NSW, Australia

Mr Doug White [Signature #10]

Thu, 25 Mar 2010 07:24:56 UTC

Mr Doug White, Deeragun, Queensland, Australia

I support the continuation of the Chaplaincy service in schools throughout Australia as a vital service to our community especially in low socio-economic areas such as Deeragun where disfunctional families is on the increase

Mrs Sally Frewen-Lord [Signature #9]

Thu, 25 Mar 2010 06:43:19 UTC

Mrs Sally Frewen-Lord, Townsville, QLD, Australia

Mrs Genelle Johnston [Signature #8]

Thu, 25 Mar 2010 12:06:20 UTC

Mrs Genelle Johnston, Pallarenda, Townsville, QLD, Australia

The Chaplaincy role in a school is a vital link in the schools' anti bullying programme. Chaplains work with both the bully and those bullied. Chaplain support in schools is vital and must be continued.

Mrs Robyn Squire [Signature #7]

Wed, 24 Mar 2010 10:17:16 UTC

Mrs Robyn Squire, Kirwan, QLD, Åland

Mrs Stacey Robertson [Signature #6]

Wed, 24 Mar 2010 10:04:11 UTC

Mrs Stacey Robertson, Bohle Plains, QLD, Australia

Mrs Cherry Ward [Signature #5]

Wed, 24 Mar 2010 09:12:57 UTC

Mrs Cherry Ward, Townsville, Qld, Australia

Mrs Anna Fisher [Signature #4]

Wed, 24 Mar 2010 07:35:33 UTC

Mrs Anna Fisher, Annandale, Qld, Australia

With such horrendous teen suicide figures in Australia, taking funding from school chaplaincy is the Govt saying they don't care about the welfare of our teenagers.
Please support school chaplaincy and support the future of our country.

Mr Ross Exley [Signature #3]

Wed, 24 Mar 2010 03:53:27 UTC

Mr Ross Exley, Thuringowa Central, QLD, Australia

Australia is a Christian society and Christianity needs to be a part of our schools curriculum. We celebrate Christmas & Easter and children should know and understand the reasons why. And by having a chaplain in our schools teaches our children that they have choices in life and that there are people who will listen and care.

Mrs Glenda Edmonds [Signature #2]

Tue, 23 Mar 2010 11:21:35 UTC

Mrs Glenda Edmonds, Mundingburra, Queensland, Australia

It would be a shame if the School Chaplaincy program was stopped or funding decreased. With the increase of bullying and many kids fatherless or motherless there is a real need for a caring and understanding listener - a role the Chaplaincy program fulfils so well.

Mr Kevin Cutler [Signature #1]

Tue, 23 Mar 2010 12:38:04 UTC

Mr Kevin Cutler, Kelso, Qld., Australia

Considering the wayward tendencies of many of today's youth and their confused social attitudes, to remove from them the opportunity to consult with a chaplain in the school environment is a retrograde step. Pastoral care sets the boundaries of what is acceptable within communities and our young people need guidancein many areas.
The virtue of tolerance is foreign to so many of them.