My thoughts and prayers are with you as we travel together to recover following ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred. After the many weather events across the last 14 years, I have witnessed first-hand the resilience and courage of our community, particularly through the support and assistance given by kind and generous people, as well as great local agencies and organisations. 

However, it is possible that you might feel alone or forgotten, or haven’t been able to connect to find the right resources and support needed to recover well. Please be in touch if your family has experienced difficulties through this time. I can, along with other support staff direct you to external supports if required. Please also reach out to ask for help with getting your students school ready. I can also help through listening and encouraging you, if you need someone to talk to. Sometimes it’s important to have a space to share about what has happened or is happening, allowing the conversation to lead towards finding hope and a way forward.

Blessings, Chappy

jennifer.bennett@suchaplaincy.org.au

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