Media releases
National School Chaplaincy Association commends Govt’s wellbeing budget
The National School Chaplaincy Association (NSCA) has commended the Federal Government on its decision to consider the health and wellbeing of Australians when planning the upcoming budget. NSCA spokesperson Peter James said the announcement by Federal Treasurer Jim...
Statement from National School Chaplaincy Association spokesperson Peter James
The National School Chaplaincy Program (NSCP) plays a vital role supporting the wellbeing of students and school communities as part of the wider school welfare and support team. Around 3000 schools across Australia have made the choice to appoint a chaplain because...
School chaplaincy’s contribution to wellbeing in schools
Introduction Chaplains have been serving the students, staff and families of government schools across Australia for decades – long before the much appreciated federal funding commenced in 2007 – making a valuable contribution to the social, emotional and spiritual...
Chaplaincy peak body calls on Labor clarification ahead of by-elections
The peak body representing school chaplains has called on Opposition Leader Bill Shorten to immediately clarify the ALP’s position on the National School Chaplaincy Program (NSCP) following comments by Senator Doug Cameron in a Senate Estimates hearing today. National...
School chaplaincy funding a win for families and students
The National School Chaplaincy Association (NSCA) has welcomed the Federal Government’s announcement to renew its commitment to the National School Chaplaincy Program (NSCP). NSCA spokesperson Peter James called the announcement, “a win for schools, families, and...
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