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How a cup of coffee helped shape a brighter future

Lifeline WA, YouthCARE and Telethon7 launch SWELL for students

Equipping our chaplains to thrive through professional development

It’s often been shared that resilience is the ability to adapt and thrive, even in the face of stress or challenges.

This year we continue to care for WA school communities

Our YouthCARE Chaplains have returned to their schools for the 2025 school year to care for students, their families and staff. 

YouthCARE X Brownes Dairy: A heartwarming back-to-school donation

As WA students returned to school this week, YouthCARE teamed up with Brownes Dairy to distribute 2,400 yoghurt pouches.

A generous back-to-school donation

Generosity plays a key role in helping us support the wellbeing in school communities.

YouthCARE Formation Conference 2025

This week, YouthCARE came together for our annual Formation Conference, centred around the theme of being "Grounded"...

Connection is at the heart of everything we do

It creates a sense of belonging, support and community that is essential for the wellbeing of our local communities.

Giving back to families with a practical Back-to-School Giveaway

We’re giving away two school essentials packs with everything you need to start the school year!

More than support: Talking about social topics in WA schools

During 2024 our Chaplains and volunteers not only supported their students' journeys in school, but also raised their awareness to social manners.

How a YouthCARE Chaplain and Yanchep Secondary College supported families impacted by domestic violence

A YouthCARE Chaplain launched a student-led group with a simple yet significant purpose: to identify needs in local communities and support them.

Add a pop to your step and support WA school communities!

Filled with fun, YouthCARE ShoePops are the perfect way to showcase your personality, all while supporting the wellbeing of our school communities.

A big event with even bigger issues on the menu

YouthCARE, as part of the NSCA, hosted a breakfast in Canberra to discuss the importance of chaplaincy in our schools.

Strengthening community and resilience at school

YouthCARE Chaplain Corali SalaTenna from Shenton College has launched an inspiring lifting program at her school.

A heartfelt thank you to our local volunteers: How hand sown feely hearts are making a difference in schools

During Joannes tenure as a chaplain she discovered that one of the most useful resources she has are small, soft, feely hearts.

Principals Chaplaincy program in jeopardy

YouthCARE is surprised and disappointed to hear of program’s defunding.

A weekend with our Telethon7 family

Last weekend we were invited to set up a stall at the Telethon7 Family Festival, a Perth CBD extravaganza that stretched almost half the length of...

Letting students know they are not alone

Care chaplains are involved in delivering programmes that are tailored to the needs of the school community

Celebrating care and compassion at the 2024 Governor's Chaplaincy Award  

The Governor's Chaplaincy Award event, held at Government House, celebrated the remarkable contributions of chaplains throughout Western Australia.

Two YouthCARE volunteers with a legacy to be honoured

The Australian Association for Religious Education chose to honour two of YouthCARE CVE Volunteers in an event that took place in Trinity College

A special edition of Free Coffee (Friday) Thursday for R U OK Day

In this busy daily life of ours, R U OK Day serves as a crucial reminder to pause and create a genuine connection with others.

A small gift of kindness brought joy and comfort to a young student

Our YouthCARE Chaplains see the end results of small acts of kindness, and this story is one of them.

From Busselton communities to Wellbeing throughout WA schools

We have recently acquired the suite of BUZ (BUILD UP ZONE) programs from the Nurture Works Foundation Inc.

Celebrating community collaborations at Shenton College

Working together to support wellbeing in school communities with willing partners and local councils is well worth celebrating.

Overcoming barriers and promoting inclusivity in youth sports participation

When a YouthCARE Chaplain discovered what is holding young boys from engaging in extracurricular activities like sports he did something extraordinary

SportsCARE leads the way in wellbeing for WA athletes

YouthCARE is now supporting more WA communities through SportsCARE sports chaplaincy

Our two End of Financial Year Giving campaigns are going live!

The End of Financial Year is already upon us, and we have launched two exciting giving campaigns.

Prioritising school engagement with a little help from our friends at Telethon7

Schools across WA have shared the need for assistance to engage and support the increasing number of students with attendance rates below 80%...

A patient and caring start for a very strong finish

A lot of patience, persistence, compassion and care have been four invaluable assets in helping a young regional student, come back from the brink...

Bringing kids and dads together under the stars

What better way to bring together a community while strengthening family bonds than by helping to create and run a community camp out...

Spreading Love, Stitch by Stitch

Meet Margaret Wilson from Busselton. Over 4 1/2 years, she's knitted close to 500 KYAL (Know You Are Loved) bears for YouthCARE students across W.A.

Free Coffee Friday’s world tour of Dianella

Free Coffee Friday at Dianella Primary College was bursting with free coffee, games, fun and over 50 languages!

A 30-year Family Legacy of Supporting Wellbeing Continues

When Craig Bottomley decided to answer the call to actively support wellbeing in school communities as a chaplain in 1994, he couldn’t have known...

A Chaplain’s Crucial Role in Promoting Fire Safety

YouthCARE Chaplains not only serve as a comforting presence in the school but in some cases double as volunteer firefighters. Bonnie Rodman...

Encouraging Compassion through Giving Drive

Full Bellies, Eager Minds

Visiting one of the largest breakfast clubs in WA‍. Every morning students across the state are fed nutritious meals in...

Federal Representatives Taste the Positive Impacts of Chaplaincy

Across the country, school chaplains continue to meet the immediate and growing needs of students and families within our local communities. One of...

The Positive Influence of a YouthCARE Chaplain

When it comes to understanding the positive impact of a YouthCARE Chaplain in the school environment, who better to turn to than the parents...

Focussing on the Regional Community

On a warm, mid-October morning in a regional town, the YouthCARE team and local chaplain, Helena Donohoe, delivered a sensational school community...

Mondays Matter

How often do you come across a story about Mondays that really makes Monday matter?

Out of the Box thinking Feeds Students

The cost of living crisis continues to impact school students...

How We're Helping to Ease Cost of Living Pressures

Currently, between 15 to 20 families benefit from the mobile Foodbank service in Vasse every fortnight...

Providing Pathways to Progress

Families are now actively seeking the program's support, highlighting its positive impact...

Showing you care starts with one simple question

R U OK? Day at Harrisdale Senior High School serves as an inspiring example of a school community...

Police Officer finds Treasure in Volunteering

Eric will often work the nightshift which, under other circumstances, might impact opportunities to prepare for his CVE sessions...

National School Chaplaincy Association supported in our nation’s capital

YouthCARE is widely renowned for its active and practical support on the ground through building and strengthening local community...

YouthCARE Council Helps Make Camp a Reality

In a heart warming display of community solidarity, the YCC reached out to their network of churches to lend their unwavering support to...

The Two Pauls (Part Two)

For two YouthCARE Chaplains, a “normal chaplaincy run” covers an area of 220,000 km2 or roughly the size of England. Paul Marais and Paul White...

The Governor's Chaplaincy Awards

The Governor, His Excellency the Honourable Chris Dawson AC APM and Mrs Dawson attended the inaugural Governor’s Chaplaincy Awards held as part of...

Colouring outside the fundraising lines

School chaplaincy has a positive impact on students, families and staff. That's why schools are running with new ways to raise funds to help...

Learning the Value of Friendship

Supporting teachers in today’s learning environment is essential to the wellbeing of school communities. That support looks different in every...

Addressing community needs

Across the state, YouthCARE Chaplains foster partnerships with local organisations to address the unique needs of their school community...

Cooperation and Teamwork

High school can be a daunting time in the lives of young people with peer expectations and rapidly changing perceptions of acceptance and approval cau

Partnering with GIVIT to help care for those in need

The rental crisis across Western Australia has many negative impacts on the community, including drastically limiting the housing opportunities for...

The building blocks of trust and connection

In the day-to-day operations of a school, a lego robotics club, student council and big day out may seem like insignificant activities, but the....

YouthCARE visits Government House Western Australia

CEO, Tamsyn Cullingford and Government & Community Relations Lead, Ben Moore, visited the Governor of Western Australia...

CVE Going from Strength to Strength

YouthCARE’s Christian Values Education (CVE) program provides a great opportunity for us to connect with the local school community by partnering...

Delivering wellbeing to Parliament this Easter

Easter and it’s lead up, is a season of hot cross buns, chocolate eggs and a long weekend spent with family...

Walking the extra mile

YouthCARE is always inspired by innovative stories shared through our extensive network of chaplains working across our state.

The Power of Partnerships

At YouthCARE we believe in the power of partnerships, especially in support of children in school communities. So we were thrilled to take part in...

Support for supporters of wellbeing

Chaplains face many difficult scenarios in their school communities on a daily basis, so our Chaplaincy Formation was a great opportunity to learn...

The road to national recognition races through Moora

Many great individuals dedicate their life to the service of others and YouthCARE is proud to have many people of such selfless spirit supporting...

Spreading the word (and the art) throughout the Midwest region

Seeing a project come alive and become real always brings a smile to the face of those involved.

Teacher appreciation day in words, music and giant Connect 4 battles

Teachers love coffee and kids love fun, and we love radio station 98five, the home of family friendly drive time chat with Kirste and Dan.

Margaret River Senior High School scores a perfect 10 for Big 10 day

Fun activities for the whole school are a great way of building connections, confidence, resilience and social skills but they are notoriously diff...

Making a world of difference for Ukrainian refugees in the local community

War and conflict can be very divisive but through tragedy some beautiful things can emerge, like communities coming together to encourage and support

Kicking goals for RU OK day is a year-round sport

Conversations are so important for building trust, support and connection between people throughout communities.

Celebrating Indigenous culture by supporting regional heritage

At YouthCARE we are thrilled to be partnering with Westbooks in providing students with an avenue to learn and connect with Indigenous culture thro...

A growing community starts with a growing community

While technology has made it easier than ever to conquer distance and connect with people online, it takes some effort and creativity to bring...

Two Pauls, one aeroplane, wonderful dedication to support services

There’s nothing like spending time with people face-to-face and having real conversations about their situations, opportunities and challenges...

YouthCARE assists young students reach for their sporting stars

So many kids dream of playing for their favourite teams in the big leagues and they are often inspired by a chance meeting with a star on the nat....

Morning tea with our MLA, David Michael

Having the ear of those in office that are eager to initiate positive change within their communities is of great benefit to chaplaincy services...

Special CEO Update on the National School Chaplaincy Program

YouthCARE welcomes the announcement of the New Labor Federal Government for its support of school communities through the school chaplaincy program...

Special CEO Announcement

On behalf of the Board of YouthCARE, I take great pleasure in welcoming Tamsyn Cullingford as the in-coming CEO of the Churches’ Commission on Educ...

The Story That Ended With a New Beginning

A chaplain in the Esperance region recently joined a year one and two class for their English lesson.

The Huggle Tree Project

The students at Pegs Creek Primary School have a new way to regulate their emotions when their feelings get a bit too much, tree-hugging!

Primary School Students Knit for the Homeless

The students at Collier Primary School have been busy knitting scarves with their chaplain over the last couple of months to keep the homeless warm...

YouthCARE Recognised for Emergency Service Volunteer Support

Over the weekend YouthCARE received a Volunteer Employer Recognition Award (VERA) Distinction.

WA Liberals announce an increase in Chaplaincy Funding

This morning, Zak Kirkup and the Liberal party announced an election commitment towards chaplaincy services in Western Australia.

Premier Mark McGowan announces funding boost for student support and wellbeing under a re-elected McGowan government.

This morning, WA Premier Mark McGowan announced that a re-elected McGowan Government will deliver over $100 million of additional funding for...

Growing Connections at Perenjori Primary School

Two hours south-east of Geraldton lies a town called Perenjori where YouthCARE chaplain Robin has started in her role in the local primary school...

Chaplain connecting the dots at Pannawonica Primary School

Anne has been a chaplain at Pannawonica Primary School for just one year but in that time has had an incredible impact on the lives of students...

Chaplaincy across the state, Natasha has seen it all!

Natasha has been a YouthCARE chaplain since 2011 and in that time has been in a remote school in the Kimberley, down to her new role in Dalyellup...

Care Bags at Subiaco Primary School

For the second year in a row, students at Subiaco Primary School have participated in Care Bags; a statewide initiative providing support to children

Oz Harvest Hampers at Bambara Primary School

Every Tuesday at Bambara Primary School in Padbury, YouthCARE chaplain Sylvia receives donated goods from Woolworths and Aldi through Oz Harvest...

Legacy Builders

YouthCARE chaplain Kim designed a club called Legacy Builders at East Kimberley College. The club encourages students in years 9 and 10 to consider...

BUZ at Halls Creek District High School

YouthCARE Chaplain Jerome has been running the BUZ program at Halls Creek District High School and seeing a positive impact between students at the...

Lego League at East Kimberley College

In 2018 YouthCARE chaplain Kim started the Lego League Club at East Kimberley College.

Food Hampers helping families in time of need

When Nathan, the YouthCARE chaplain at Ardross and Kardinya Primary School's, heard more and more stories of families doing it tough during the Cov...

Rockingham Beach Breakfast Club Donation!

Today Rockingham Beach Primary School received a generous donation of a six slice toaster from Rotary Club Rockingham for their weekly Breakfast Club!

Chaplaincy at the “Farm School”

While many YouthCARE chaplains days’ are filled with programs, pastoral care, and school events, life as a chaplain at WA College of Agriculture...

Highway Heroes at Balga Primary School

YouthCARE chaplain Di has started running the Highway Heroes program at Balga Primary School to help improve students’ behavioural, emotional and...

34 chaplains have been commissioned already this year!

Already this year we have inducted and commissioned 34 chaplains into schools from as far north as Mount Magnet down to Albany, and everywhere...

Breakfast Club at Koorana Primary School creates a positive school community

For over a year, YouthCARE chaplain Belinda has been running Breakfast Club at Koorana Primary School and has since seen a huge change in the...

Albany school students fundraising for Volunteer Bushfire Brigade

After seeing the devasting bush fires in their local area, and on the east coast, three Albany Senior High School year 7 boys decided it was time...

Uniform Shop Raises Funds for Chaplaincy

For over 28 years, Andrew has been the YouthCARE chaplain at Mount Lawley Senior High School and in that time has started many new programs and ini...

Breakfast Club at West Coast Secondary Ed Support Centre

The 8.20am school bus arrives to drop students at West Coast Secondary Ed Support Centre in Warwick and there is a rush for who can get to Breakfast..

The Annual Chaplaincy Formation

Our annual Formation is always a great way for our chaplains to get together and start the year well!

The Annual Bunbury Garden Party

Last Friday the Bunbury Regional YouthCARE Council held their annual Garden Party at the home of long-time supporters, Jim and Flo Cunniffe.

The biggest Chaplaincy Commissioning in THREE years!

We had our biggest induction of chaplains this week since 2017 with 21 chaplains being commissioned into their schools.

Christmas spirit at Marmion and Davallia Primary Schools

For four years now, Davallia Primary School has hosted a food and toy collection for The Salvation Army in Balga.