The school environment isn’t just hard for kids these days, school chaplains are there for the staff just as much as the students.

Part of school chaplaincy is breaking down barriers, and in this episode, I’ll be talking with Rachael Pickard who is the school chaplain at Brighton State School, on the northside of Brisbane. 

We’ll hear from Rachael about how she’s making an impact and helping to set everyone in the school up for success..

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.

The school environment isn’t just hard for kids these days, school chaplains are there for the staff just as much as the students.
Part of school chaplaincy is breaking down barriers, and in this episode, I’ll be talking with Rachael Pickard who is the school chaplain at Brighton State School, on the northside of Brisbane. 
We’ll hear from Rachael about how she’s making an impact and helping to set everyone in the school up for success..
Chappy Chats is a production of <a href="https://www.96five.com/">96five Brisbane</a> and <a href="https://scriptureunion.org.au/">SU Australia</a>.
Artwork by Tamar Petersen of <a href="http://www.redboxstudios.com.au/">Red Box Studios</a>.
To find out more about becoming a chaplain, visit the <a href="https://scriptureunion.org.au/">SU Australia website</a>.
Find more 96five podcasts by downloading the <a href="https://www.96five.com/stories/station-news/2021/96five-launches-new-app-for-iphone-android/">96five app</a>, at the <a href="https://www.96five.com/listen/podcasts/">96five podcast page</a> or wherever you get your podcasts.

Chappy Chats is a podcast that goes deep into the stories of people that have been impacted by chaplaincy.

Host, Sarah Petchell will also highlight the work of chaplains who are engaging with, encouraging and supporting their communities.

Chappy Chats is a production of 96five and SU Australia.

Chappy Chats is a podcast that goes deep into the stories of people that have been impacted by chaplaincy.
Host, Sarah Petchell will also highlight the work of chaplains who are engaging with, encouraging and supporting their communities.
Chappy Chats is a production of 96five and SU Australia.

Chappy Chats with Sarah Petchell

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Breaking Down Barriers With Rachael Pickard

Despite all the advancements made around the areas of inclusion for those with a disability, it can still be difficult to forge a path through life, especially if you have leadership ambitions.

But as you'll hear in this episode, nothing is going to hold Claire Mitchell back from what she wants to achieve.

Claire is a woman with Down syndrome, who is ambitious and driven, with a passion for society to see her and her peers as equals. 

She holds leadership positions as the Queensland representative on the Down Syndrome Advisory Network, and is also the first person with Down Syndrome to sit on the board of Down Syndrome Australia as an independent director. 

In 2022, Claire was an Australian delegation member at the 15th session of the Conference of States Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, at the United Nations in New York.

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.

Despite all the advancements made around the areas of inclusion for those with a disability, it can still be difficult to forge a path through life, especially if you have leadership ambitions.
But as you'll hear in this episode, nothing is going to hold Claire Mitchell back from what she wants to achieve.
Claire is a woman with Down syndrome, who is ambitious and driven, with a passion for society to see her and her peers as equals. 
She holds leadership positions as the Queensland representative on the <a href="https://www.downsyndrome.org.au/advocacy/down-syndrome-advisory-network/">Down Syndrome Advisory Network</a>, and is also the first person with Down Syndrome to sit on the board of <a href="https://www.downsyndrome.org.au/">Down Syndrome Australia</a> as an independent director. 
In 2022, Claire was an Australian delegation member at the <a href="https://www.un.org/development/desa/disabilities/conference-of-states-parties-to-the-convention-on-the-rights-of-persons-with-disabilities-2/cosp15.html#:~:text=%D0%A0%D1%83%D1%81%D1%81%D0%BA%D0%B8%D0%B9%20%7C%20%D8%B9%D8%B1%D8%A8%D9%8A%20%7C%20%E6%B1%89%E8%AF%AD-,The%2015th%20session%20of%20the%20Conference%20of%20States%20Parties%20to,Persons%20with%20disabilities%20was%20conducted.">15th session of the Conference of States Parties</a> to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, at the United Nations in New York.
Chappy Chats is a production of <a href="https://www.96five.com/">96five Brisbane</a> and <a href="https://scriptureunion.org.au/">SU Australia</a>.
Artwork by Tamar Petersen of <a href="http://www.redboxstudios.com.au/">Red Box Studios</a>.
To find out more about becoming a chaplain, visit the <a href="https://scriptureunion.org.au/">SU Australia website</a>.
Find more 96five podcasts by downloading the <a href="https://www.96five.com/stories/station-news/2021/96five-launches-new-app-for-iphone-android/">96five app</a>, at the <a href="https://www.96five.com/listen/podcasts/">96five podcast page</a> or wherever you get your podcasts.

Nothing Holds Me Back, With Claire Mitchell

Leading a school is never easy, but what are the challenges you face when 100% of your students have special needs?

Murray Bowman is the principal of Pine Rivers Special School, which caters to students who have been verified as having a significant intellectual disability.  

Many of the students also have a verified secondary disability area which adds to the complex nature of the learning requirements. 

Every student in the school, whether from prep to year 12 require the highest level of support offered by Education Queensland, so it takes someone pretty special to lead a highly specialised unit of teachers and support staff. 

We'll find out how Murray and his team of teachers, teacher aides and support staff care for the students and families of Pine Rivers Special School.

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.

Leading a school is never easy, but what are the challenges you face when 100% of your students have special needs?
Murray Bowman is the principal of <a href="https://pineriversspecialschool.eq.edu.au/">Pine Rivers Special School</a>, which caters to students who have been verified as having a significant intellectual disability.  
Many of the students also have a verified secondary disability area which adds to the complex nature of the learning requirements. 
Every student in the school, whether from prep to year 12 require the highest level of support offered by Education Queensland, so it takes someone pretty special to lead a highly specialised unit of teachers and support staff. 
We'll find out how Murray and his team of teachers, teacher aides and support staff care for the students and families of Pine Rivers Special School.
Chappy Chats is a production of <a href="https://www.96five.com/">96five Brisbane</a> and <a href="https://scriptureunion.org.au/">SU Australia</a>.
Artwork by Tamar Petersen of <a href="http://www.redboxstudios.com.au/">Red Box Studios</a>.
To find out more about becoming a chaplain, visit the <a href="https://scriptureunion.org.au/">SU Australia website</a>.
Find more 96five podcasts by downloading the <a href="https://www.96five.com/stories/station-news/2021/96five-launches-new-app-for-iphone-android/">96five app</a>, at the <a href="https://www.96five.com/listen/podcasts/">96five podcast page</a> or wherever you get your podcasts.

Leadership, Compassion and Respect With Murray Bowman

Robyn Fellowes story is one of sheer grit, smashing through the glass ceiling of the Australian Army’s special forces, and becoming the first Australian woman to wear the coveted green beret of the Australian Commandos.  

Despite a childhood marred by the effects of domestic violence, Robyn’s life story is one of resilience, mental toughness, empowerment and positivity. 

Throughout her military career, Robyn has always championed the cause of women, whether by supporting those who stood alongside her in the defence force, or by empowering women during overseas deployments. 

One of Robyn's career highlights was as the Australian Army Gender Advisor to the United Nations Mission in South Sudan.

You can read Robyn's story in her autobiography 'Wings of Change', which is available in paperback or for Kindle on Amazon, or as an audio book on Audible.

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.

Robyn Fellowes story is one of sheer grit, smashing through the glass ceiling of the Australian Army’s special forces, and becoming the first Australian woman to wear the coveted green beret of the Australian Commandos.  
Despite a childhood marred by the effects of domestic violence, Robyn’s life story is one of resilience, mental toughness, empowerment and positivity. 
Throughout her military career, Robyn has always championed the cause of women, whether by supporting those who stood alongside her in the defence force, or by empowering women during overseas deployments. 
One of Robyn's career highlights was as the Australian Army Gender Advisor to the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/UnitedNationsMissionInSouthSudan?__cft__[0]=AZUNWk20JyTJv2hiZY5urcJxIjmuHEnwrlfIAeFWurFCrnkeIKdhv_0UkMo8_R-U_ktUofnSxdGA5VcYmIt3MhYX8ZkXVd7NqFJTZ-_IDY8sFypiSxwSmgGA8kCBN2umd-Q&amp;__tn__=-]K-R">United Nations Mission in South Sudan.</a>
You can read Robyn's story in her autobiography 'Wings of Change', which is available in paperback or for Kindle on <a href="https://www.amazon.com.au/Wings-Change-inside-Australias-Commando/dp/0645677604">Amazon</a>, or as an audio book on <a href="https://www.audible.com.au/pd/Wings-of-Change-Audiobook/B0CQ3H64S1#:~:text=Publisher's%20Summary,and%20children%20in%20war%20zones.">Audible</a>.
Chappy Chats is a production of <a href="https://www.96five.com/">96five Brisbane</a> and <a href="https://scriptureunion.org.au/">SU Australia</a>.
Artwork by Tamar Petersen of <a href="http://www.redboxstudios.com.au/">Red Box Studios</a>.
To find out more about becoming a chaplain, visit the <a href="https://scriptureunion.org.au/">SU Australia website</a>.
Find more 96five podcasts by downloading the <a href="https://www.96five.com/stories/station-news/2021/96five-launches-new-app-for-iphone-android/">96five app</a>, at the <a href="https://www.96five.com/listen/podcasts/">96five podcast page</a> or wherever you get your podcasts.

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