Chappy Chats with Sarah Petchell

Chaplaincy relies on volunteers....we simply couldn't do what we do without them. Cam and Karen Wilson are two volunteer powerhouses who are not content with idling away their retirement. On this episode Sarah finds out what makes them tick, why they volunteer and why they remain active in their communities. Chappy Chats is a production of 96five Brisbane and SU Australia. Artwork by Tamar Petersen of Red Box Studios. To find out more about becoming a chaplain, visit the SU Australia website. Find more 96five podcasts by downloading the 96five app, at the 96five podcast page or wherever you get your podcasts.Support the show: http://www.96five.com/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter James is the Group CEO of SU Australia and has recently overseen the merging of the state-based Scripture Union movements. Prior to this role, Peter was a partner in an international law firm, specialising in mergers and acquisitions.  He has had a long history with SU, dating back to his teens as a camper on SU camps. In this episode Peter talks about living for purpose, helping to facilitate positive action in the community through chaplaincy, and a different way to lead teams. Chappy Chats is a production of 96five Brisbane and SU Australia. Artwork by Tamar Petersen of Red Box Studios. To find out more about becoming a chaplain, visit the SU Australia website. Find more 96five podcasts by downloading the 96five app, at the 96five podcast page or wherever you get your podcasts.Support the show: http://www.96five.com/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jeff Howard is passionate about tapping into the power of community and bringing people together. Jeff is the regional manager for Brisbane with Scripture Union, and being a keen golfer, he especially loves the way sport can unite us.  Events such as the SU Golf Day raise both funds and awareness for school chaplaincy and provide an opportunity for friendship and networking. Chappy Chats is a production of 96five Brisbane and SU Australia. Artwork by Tamar Petersen of Red Box Studios. To find out more about becoming a chaplain, visit the SU Australia website. Find more 96five podcasts by downloading the 96five app, at the 96five podcast page or wherever you get your podcasts.Support the show: http://www.96five.com/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For over 100 years the Salvation Army has provided support to the Australian military through the Red Shield Defence Service.  Affectionally referred to as Sally-men, Salvation Army officers have been there for Aussie troops across all theatres of war in that time, with the exploits of Fighting Mac MacKenzie, who deployed to Gallipolli in World War One, going down in history as a Sallyman who never shirked hardship or danger, while keeping up the morale of the troops. But more than a century after Fighting Mac, what does the modern day role of Sallyman entail? We’re going to find out from Lauriee Arthur who’s my guest on today’s Chappy Chats. Chappy Chats is a production of 96five Brisbane and SU Australia. Artwork by Tamar Petersen of Red Box Studios. To find out more about becoming a chaplain, visit the SU Australia website. Find more 96five podcasts by downloading the 96five app, at the 96five podcast page or wherever you get your podcasts.Support the show: http://www.96five.com/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jennifer Bennett is the school chaplain at Yeronga State School in Brisbane's inner south-west. Chappy Jen got her start in chaplaincy just after the Brisbane floods of 2011, helping families devastated by that disaster get back on their feet.  It was a scenario that played out once again with the flooding that took place earlier this year, leaving over 50 families in her school needing assistance. Community is at the heart of why Jen became a chaplain; not only does she serve her school, but she also works as a volunteer chaplain with the RSL, leading Anzac Day and Remembrance Day services. Chappy Chats is a production of 96five Brisbane and SU Australia. Artwork by Tamar Petersen of Red Box Studios. To find out more about becoming a chaplain, visit the SU Australia website. Find more 96five podcasts by downloading the 96five app, at the 96five podcast page or wherever you get your podcasts.Support the show: http://www.96five.com/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trevor Battley spent much of his working life as a tradie and electrical contractor, and over the years discovered a passion for serving the community through volunteering. In retirement, Trevor volunteers not just in his church and local community, but also serves regional communities four times a year with his caravan club. A huge amount of his time is also taken up with volunteer chaplaincy support work, and Trevor is my guest on today’s Chappy Chats. Chappy Chats is a production of 96five Brisbane and SU Australia. Artwork by Tamar Petersen of Red Box Studios. To find out more about becoming a chaplain, visit the SU Australia website. Find more 96five podcasts by downloading the 96five app, at the 96five podcast page or wherever you get your podcasts.Support the show: http://www.96five.com/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I recently met Dylan Humphry on an SU kids holiday camp where he was volunteering as a leader.  Very early on, Dylan told me he was living with cystic fibrosis, a condition that predominantly affects the lungs but can affect other organs as well. On this episode of Chappy Chats, Dylan shares his journey and he retains a positive attitude, despite living with a life limiting condition. Chappy Chats is a production of 96five Brisbane and SU Australia. Artwork by Tamar Petersen of Red Box Studios. To find out more about becoming a chaplain, visit the SU Australia website. Find more 96five podcasts by downloading the 96five app, at the 96five podcast page or wherever you get your podcasts.Support the show: http://www.96five.com/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We see far too often the challenges that regional and remote Australians face - the tyranny of distance combined with the realities of fire, flood, cyclones and droughts means you've got to be made of some pretty tough stuff to live out bush. Ox Roberts has been with SU Australia for almost a decade, having spent the last four years in the top end of Australia as the regional manager for the Northern Territory and Kimberley.I spoke to Ox about the realities of regional chaplaincy and how chaplains can make a difference in some of Australia's most remote communities. Chappy Chats is a production of 96five Brisbane and SU Australia. Artwork by Tamar Petersen of Red Box Studios. To find out more about becoming a chaplain, visit the SU Australia website. Find more 96five podcasts by downloading the 96five app, at the 96five podcast page or wherever you get your podcasts.Support the show: http://www.96five.com/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stephen Bell spent much of his working life as a businessman, before retraining as a chaplain in his 60's. He currently serves as a NightWatch Chaplain in Brisbane's entertainment precincts, as well as a disaster response chaplain through Chaplaincy Australia. Both of those roles require a genuine desire to connect and help people in unique circumstances, and often when they are at their lowest point. Stephen shares his story of chaplaincy in this episode of Chappy Chats. If you're interested in finding out more about disaster recovery training you can email [email protected]  Chappy Chats is a production of 96five Brisbane and SU Australia. Artwork by Tamar Petersen of Red Box Studios. To find out more about becoming a chaplain, visit the SU Australia website. Find more 96five podcasts by downloading the 96five app, at the 96five podcast page or wherever you get your podcasts.Support the show: http://www.96five.com/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anne Robinson is a lifelong educator, and for over 30 years she’s been striving to help kids be their best. Many of those years have been spent serving communities in regional Queensland, including a stint as principal in Clermont, a central Queensland mining town. I’ve spent the past few years working alongside Anne at Enoggera State School in Brisbane’s inner north west, and in this episode we discuss how principals, school leaders and chaplains can work together to help kids thrive in their school environment. Chappy Chats is a production of 96five Brisbane and SU Australia. Artwork by Tamar Petersen of Red Box Studios. To find out more about becoming a chaplain, visit the SU Australia website. Find more 96five podcasts by downloading the 96five app, at the 96five podcast page or wherever you get your podcasts.Support the show: http://www.96five.com/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.