Real Men Challenge fully support the Chaplaincy Program.
For the second time, SU QLD has been called before the High Court of Australia to defend the school chaplaincy program.
This second challenge has the potential to impact the funding of thousands of chaplains across the nation who support and encourage Australian children every day.
Two years ago, we asked you to sign a Statement of Support to show the Federal Government that Australians are passionate about keeping chaplains in their local schools. The response was phenomenal, with 85,000 statements submitted.
Your support meant that within a week of the first High Court decision, both sides of parliament passed new legislation, protecting chaplaincy and a number of other important community programs.
This time, the same plaintiff is challenging that new legislation, which was put in place to protect our children’s right to have access to a caring, compassionate chappy. So I’m asking if you will again rally with us to show that the support of chaplaincy continues to grow.
Our dream is to present well over 100,000 signatures to key Members of Parliament and prove beyond a doubt that school chaplaincy is critically important to thousands of Queensland families.
I’m now asking you to ‘Back Our Chappies’ by signing our new Statement of Support, which is in direct response to this new High Court Challenge. Your signature will enable SU QLD to continue to give kids the vital support and encouragement of a school chaplain for generations to come.
As you fill in your Statement of Support, please also request a ‘Back Our Chappies Advocacy Kit‘ to rally support for chaplaincy from your colleagues, family, friends and community.
Finally, as we mount our defence, please consider giving a special gift today… Because our kids are worth it!
Warm regards,
Peter James
CEO, SU QLD