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Schools Ministry GroupAnnual Report 2014

Supporting School Communities across South Australia

2014Chaplaincy Services

Education Services

Community Services

Training Services

CONTENTS

2014 Timeline 2

Message from Chairperson 3

Message from Executive Director 3

SMG Staff Structure 4

Acknowledgments 4

Impacting Our State 5

Schools Ministry Week 6

Chaplaincy Services 7

Conference 9

Education Services 10

Community Services 11

Training Services 13

Financial Overview 14


Supporting School Communities across South Australia

CONTENTS

2014 OVERVIEWSchools Ministry Group

To help a young generation discover purpose, value and hope.

To challenge the way the students and their school communities respond to God, themselves and others in the light of what has been revealed in Jesus.

Foodbank partners with schools through CPSWs to deliver fruit and veggies each week

The Wellbeing Classroom Report is launched

South East Roadshow - Seminars, CPSW and Principal breakfasts, Support Group meetings and Church services

Schools Ministry Week: cars washed, working bees,morning teas, people loved and stuff done!

Federal Budget announcement of National School Chaplaincy Program 2015-18

High Court of Australia ruled a new funding model was needed

Federal Govt. seeks to partner with the State Governments to deliver funding to schools

Fund the Gap launched to raise funds to cover the gap in funding between the old and new program

Over $1million pledgedto enable Chaplains to commence in their schoolsat the start of the2015 school year

335 schools win funding for the new National School Chaplaincy Program to provide a Chaplaincy Service through the engagement of a Pastoral Care Worker with 50+ vacancies to be filled in 2015

MARCH MAY MAY

JUNE

JUNE

AUGUSTJULYSEPTEMBER

NOVEMBERDECEMBER

NOVEMBER DECEMBER

2014 TIMELINE

2015

Primary School Band and the inaugural SMG Awards launched at Conference 2014

Training Services begins transition to providing more diverse range of ProfessionalDevelopment opportunities

VISIONMISSION

2014 Timeline

Vision Help a young generation discover purpose, value and hope

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message from chairperson

Gavin Jones, Board Chairperson

As Chair of the Board I am so thankful for the passion, hard

work, generosity and commitment of the Chaplains, Combined

Church Support Groups and SMG Head Office staff. They are

incredible ambassadors for the Christian community. The support

demonstrated through the Schools Ministry Week and Funding the

Gap programs has been a great encouragement and affirmation

of the value placed on this ministry by the combined Christian

community. Schools and Principals constantly tell us about

the incredible difference this partnership makes to their school

communities. It is an honour to commend to you the Annual Report

of such a well respected and life-giving organisation.

message from executive director

Angela Jolly, Executive Director

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During my 11 years at SMG I have often said “the only constant in life

is change” and 2014 was probably the most challenging, uncertain,

but also rewarding year of SMG’s history.

From High Court Challenges to new funding models programs

and name changes, to the launch of new initiatives, in particular

the Wellbeing Classroom report and Hope Downloaded, the

inaugural SMG Awards for Chaplains and church volunteers at SMG

Conference and the Schools Ministry week “Love People – Do Stuff”

theme.

I love the simplicity of the “Love People – Do Stuff” message” it demonstrates the heart of what and why we

do what we do. Thank you to everyone who took up this message and made it your own in your community

this year.

I want to acknowledge the incredible tenacity and effort of the Combined Church Support Groups and

their local communities who together with SMG raised 1 million dollars to ensure there would not be a gap

in service to school communities ensuring students, staff and their families were going to be supported

from the beginning of term 1 2015. Thank you to the CPS Workers for your loyalty and patience as the new

funding program was implemented.

SMG has an established presence and reputation which schools have overwhelmingly endorsed by

choosing us as their service provider for the National School Chaplaincy Program and there are many new

schools continuing to seek us out for support.

In partnership with the local Christian communities across the state of South Australia we can make a

difference and offer a challenge to the way people respond to God, themselves and others.

R OLL &

STAFF STRUCTURE

BOARD OF DIRECTORS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR PERSONAL ASSISTANT TOEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

MARKETING & BUSINESSDEVELOPMENT MANAGER

COMMUNITY SERVICESMANAGER

COMMUNITY WELLBEINGCO-ORDINATOREDUCATION SERVICES

MANAGER

SEMINAR PRESENTER

SEMINAR PRESENTERCASUAL POOL

TRAINING SERVICESMANAGER

2 TRAINER/ASSESORS

CHAPLAINCY SERVICESMANAGER

7 REGIONAL MANAGERS

CPS PROGRAMADMINISTRATORS

BUSINESS MANAGER

PAYROLL MANAGER

FINANCE OFFICER

ASSISTANT PAYROLL & FINANCE OFFICER

RECEPTIONIST

Acknowledgements

CHRISTIAN PASTORAL SUPPORT WORKERS

SMG BOARD

Rev Gavin Jones (Chairperson), Michael Chant, Mark Gower,

Alan Dutton, John Anderson, & Angela Jolly (Executive Director)

It was with much sadness that we farewelled Alan Dutton after his sudden and

unexpected death. He will be greatly missed by his family, his church, and the numerous

organisations that he passionately supported, particularly SMG.

SMG values the generous financial support, time and resources

that it receives from:

Government, business and community groups, churches and individuals.

We would like to particularly acknowledge

the Department of Education and Child Development (DECD),

the Federal Department of Education (DOE),

the Leaders of Christian Churches SA (LoCCSA)

and the 86 Combined Church Support Groups across SA

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IMPACTING OUR STATE

19,531+

2028

students*

parent/families*

3341staff*

432 lunch time activities

810 excursions

149 camps

130 grief & loss support*

*Figures based on results from 20 day survey

Figures based on 5 monthly overview survey

MEMORIALS

STAFF & STUDENT DEATHS

FUNERALS

FAMILY DEATHS

28

93

121

712


161

38

44

35

34

17

* includes currently vacant schools

School Communitiessupported by aChaplaincy Serviceacross the state

A combination of community fundraising, Support Group pledges, school support and SMG utilising unspent National School Chaplaincy and Student Welfare funds from 2014 has enabled:

• 272PCWstocommenceintheirschoolsfromthebeginningofterm12015

• atotalprovisionofjustover$1million

• 2,663hoursofChaplaincyServiceperweekacrossthestate

Thankful For

Supporting school communities across South Australia

CPS Program: A Unique Dimension Of Care & Support for SA Schools

of governmentschools have a CPS Worker

64% 298 CPS Workers

335 GovernmentSchools

12 Angus Ave, Edwardstown SA 5039 P | 8378 6800 E | [email protected] W | smg.asn.au

Grief & Loss

Beyond the Classroom

Support Provided

130

Grief and loss support*

3341

Staff support*

Parent/Family support*

2028

Student support*

19,531+

FUNERALS

MEMORIALS

FAMILY DEATHS

STAFF & STUDENT DEATHS

12128

71293

CAMPS

EXCURSIONS

LUNCH ACTIVTIES

149810

432

Other Activities include:

Refferals

School Garden Memorial

Suicide Prevention Forum

Pastoral Care

Other Activities include:

Mentoring Programs

Healthy Eating Programs ¹

Breakfast Programs

Anti-bullying Programs ¹

Other Acitivities include:

Parenting Workshops Homework Club

Food Hampers School Resources

Pracitical Ongoing Support Staff Lunches

Working Bee for Families in Need

* Figures based on results from 20 day survey

Figures from 5 monthly overview

Figures from 5 monthly overview

In 2014, CPS Workers from all over the state were asked to complete

a survey to get an overview of the impact their role was having in their

school community. The survey was conducted from February to July

2014 with a 20 day survey and a 5 monthly overview produced. The

following are the results.

CPS Workers address the top two social issues expressed by students in the 2013 ABS Census at School ¹

1 CPS Workers address the top two social issues expressed by students in 2013 ABS Census at School

Mentoring Programs

Healthy Eating Programs1

Breakfast Programs

Anti-Bullying Programs1

Pastoral Care

Homework Club

School Resources

Referrals

Suicide Prevention Forums

Parenting Workshops

Food Hampers

Working Bees for Families in Need

Other Activities Include:

A snapshot of the support CPS Workers offered school communities during a

20 day survey period in August 2014

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INVESTING IN COMMUNITY

833 VOLUNTEERS

144EVENTS

SHOWING APPRECIATION SERVING SCHOOLS

132SCHOOLS

LOVING PEOPLE, DOING STUFF

5,627+PARTICIPANTS

THE IMPACT OF SCHOOLS MINISTRY WEEK 2014

SCHOOLS MINISTRY WEEK 16TH - 23RD AUGUST 2015

HIGHLIGHT: Schools Ministry week

Schools Ministry Week ran from the 7th to the 14th

of September 2014. The challenge was to gather a

group of people, including local church volunteers,

students, parents, teachers and CPS Workers and

provide random acts of kindness for their local school

community.

The theme ‘Love people, Do stuff!’ was launched

at the annual SMG conference with local church

volunteers surprising over 300 CPS Workers by washing

their cars. The theme was inspired by a special

recorded message from Bob Goff*

The simple goal for the week was to ‘imagine

the impact of schools talking about the kind

and unexpected things that happened in their

community.’ That was definitely achieved! A big

thank you to everyone who participated this year.

It was my privilege to attend the Principals’ appreciation

dinner in the Riverland and to witness the wonderful

servant heartedness of the local Christian Pastoral Support

Workers... and yes we will be doing it again next year!

Angela Jolly

Executive Director

*see lovedoes.com for more information

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OVERVIEW 2014

Schools

280 CPS Workers

326

schools had positions totally funded by the community

schools had positions funded by a combination of community funds andNSCSWP funds

new schools indicated an interest in a Chaplaincy Service

s

Support Group

+

Churches

Combined Church86782

10

20

89

Chaplaincy services

2014 was the third and final year of Federal funds being available for schools through the National School Chaplaincy and Student Welfare Program (NSCSWP). As ongoing negotiations continued between our state and federal governments about the future of this funding for a Chaplaincy Service in government schools, the program came under considerable scrutiny.

The Chaplaincy Services Team was pleased to observe the positive consequences of these conversations in the public arena, which quickly became apparent:

• Awareness was raised in schools, churches and within the broader community about the role of a School Chaplain, and the unique dimension of support they offer.

• Chaplaincy, and its original intent was recognised when the Federal government announced funding would continue to be available from 2015 – 2018 for this program.

• The response by the Christian community to the ‘Fund the Gap’ campaign in November was overwhelming. Funds were raised to provide 272 schools with an ongoing Chaplaincy Service from the beginning of Term 1 2015, as we had been informed the new NSCP funding would not arrivein time.

• More schools than ever before indicated their desire for a Chaplaincy Service by completing an application to DECD for the NSCP funding, even under the pressure of a very short timeline.

CHAPLAINCY SERVICES TEAMCathy Moore transitioned into the South East / Southern suburbs region. Jenni Forder began in Administration

support, creating the total of a full time position.

Thank you to the 7 Regional Managers who continued to serve with passion and commitment in their communities, ensuring the good news stories were captured and shared and that individuals and groups were spiritually and practically supported as needed, during a year of many challenges.

SCHOOL COMMUNITIESAs school Leaders and staff move to new schools, the support SMG provides to schools is acknowledged and recognised more broadly. Not only is the partnership of embracing a Chaplaincy Service strong, but the Regional Mangers have also been able to provide personal pastoral care to many Principals and leaders.

The effect of Schools Ministry Week ‘Love people do stuff’ activities has been significant in developing relationships between local churches and schools.

SUPPORT GROUPSWe thank God for the commitment of the hundreds of local church members across the state to the Chaplaincy program in SA. The level of practical and financial support possible from each individual community has been negotiated with Regional Managers, and we are aware of and sincerely thank groups for their sacrificial giving.

Many Support Groups were represented at Support Groups Forums during the year, including the 8 held during Term 3 across the state. This was a great opportunity for SMG to thank and honour the ‘on the ground’ work and support of local Christians in their local schools. The ongoing ministry partnership between SMG and combined church Support

Groups was endorsed and cemented at every

Forum.

OVERVIEW 2014

Schools

280 CPS Workers

326

schools had positions totally funded by the community

schools had positions funded by a combination of community funds andNSCSWP funds

new schools indicated an interest in a Chaplaincy Service

s

Support Group

+

Churches

Combined Church86782

10

20

89

Karyn Gillard, Chaplaincy Services Manager

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Are you interested in knowing more about

or are you considering applying for the

role of a Pastoral Care Worker?

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CHAPLAINCY SERVICESInformation Session

PRINCIPALS ARE SAYING...

“I greatly appreciate Dianne’s role at Auburn PS.

She value adds to all the programs she is involved

in, she is always willing to take ion tasks and be

involved in the school community. The students

enjoy working with Dianne and look forward to the

activities such as the success room and lunchtime

activities. Her involvement in the school adds to and

supports the school’s culture and direction.”

Principal, Auburn PS

“The data we have collected indicates that Jan

continues to have the overwhelming support of the

students, staff and parents in her role of CPS Worker

at Lyndoch PS. Her personal qualities, confidentiality

and professionalism are valued by all. Her tireless

work and devotion to our school is universally

supported.”

Principal, Lyndoch PS

“Brenton has continued to provide significant support

to the CPS Program in our school. He is respected,

trusted, reliable and able to develop a strong rapport

with students. We consider Brenton to be an extremely

important part of our school community and certainly

acknowledge the impacting contribution he

has made.”

Principal, Cobdogla PS

“The feedback for both Suzanne and her role within

our school community has been excellent. We were

without a CPSW for several months before Suzanne

was appointed and we certainly missed the support of

this vital role. To have a person whose core business is

to care and offer support where needed gives another

dimension to what we can offer the young people in

our community.

...she communicates on a regular basis with the

leadership team and is very aware of the processes

and protocols when working with young children.

Whenever you talk to anyone about the role Suzanne

plays they will say they don’t know how we survived

without her!”

Principal, Bordertown Primary School

“Lesley has shown herself to be a highly skilled

communicator and great initiator. Lesley has a

sensitivity and awareness to things around her which

is a huge asset in a large and busy school. She

notices things and sometimes these can be very small

things and sometimes bigger concepts. But she is very

aware of how others are feeling and where there is

a need. We have been very fortunate to have Lesley

appointed as our Christian Pastoral Support Worker.”

Principal, Nairne PS

Are you interested in knowing more about

or are you considering applying for the

role of a Pastoral Care Worker?

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CHAPLAINCY SERVICESInformation Session

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Highlight: Conference

On Tuesday July 22 we held our annual Celebration

night to mark the start of Conference. More than

700 people gathered at the Seaton Christian

Family Centre to recognise the value and impact

of the Christian Pastoral Support Program in school

communities across South Australia.

Uniting Church Moderator Deirdre Palmer (and

LoCCSA representative) commissioned Christian

Pastoral Support Workers (CPSWs) and keynote

speaker Brenton Ragless was entertaining, inspiring

and thought-provoking. The inaugural SMG awards

were launched in recognition of the great work

CPSWs and local church volunteers are doing

in their school communities.

Presentations were also made to CPS Workers and

office staff who had completed 5, 10 and 15 years

of service.

Special guests included State and Federal

Members of Parliament representing the Liberal,

Labor and Family First Parties, School Principals and

students from various schools who attended in

support of their CPS Workers.

On the Wednesday, CPS Workers were inspired

and uplifted with a special prerecorded message

from Bob Goff, during which they received a

surprise. As the curtains were retracted they

discovered that their cars had been washed

by church volunteers. This car washing exercise

was to launch activities for Schools Ministry

Week. Wednesday night was enjoyed by all who

attended dinner at the Watermark Hotel.

CPS Workers attended elective sessions on

Wednesday and Thursday as well as an Expo

with presentations from various organisations

who could resource and equip workers in their

role. On Thursday, Tim Hein provided CPS Workers

with further encouragement from a biblical

perspective.

The conference wrapped up with a time of prayer

and reflection.

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education services

Matthew Crook, Education Services Manager

We had just finished one of our Christmas presentations; the title of our 2014 Christmas seminar was ‘The World Wouldn’t be the Same Without You!’ The take home message of the seminar was just that, coupled with, how can you show someone the world wouldn’t be the same without them this Christmas?

A year 7 boy came running up to us after the seminar and quizzed me, “So, even if I’m not a Christian, would the world be the same without me?” I queried back, “Going on what we shared in the seminar, what do you think? Did we mention anything about having to ‘do’ anything for this to be true?” He paused, thought for a bit, his eyes opened wider, and he said with a smile, “No, you didn’t.” I said to the young guy, “Mate, no matter what you believe, you’re special, and this place wouldn’t be the same without you!”

It’s the absolute joy and privilege of the Education Services department to be able to encourage young people that their life matters. Through the 3 different streams of the Education Services department, Life Matters, Sacred Stone and Hope Downloaded, we hope to build a sense of self worth, while inviting young people to re-imagine faith and relationships.

LIFE MATTERS SCHOOL SEMINARSThe focus for this component of Education Services is around the Easter and Christmas presentations. This year has seen both Easter and Christmas seasons increase in quality and quantity (seminars presented).

Along with Easter and Christmas, seminar topics for high school were: Balance the Big Year, The Social Network, Identity Deconstructed, and Loser?

Topics for primary school: Bullied, Be Connected, and Transition.

“I liked the energy that the presenters brought and the use of cartoons and movies meant it was engaging for year 6/7’s. A great presentation that had a good moral and religious balance.”- Teacher Craigburn PS

SACRED STONESacred Stone offered 2 different shows in 2014, Friend Request and The Other. Using live music in a high school setting continued to prove to be a great mode of connection with young people. The band inspired not only through musical skill, but powerful stories, and the relational nature of the members.

“Your goal was to inspire, and it certainly worked. I loved how interactive you were with the audience. You’re amazing musicians. And you paint a vivid picture with your storytelling. Thank you!”- Student

The band lineup consisted of Chris Lang, Chris Haynes, Isobel Grear, Lochie Hogarth and myself.

HOPE DOWNLOADED It was with great excitement that Hope Downloaded launched in 2014. The band aims to bring hope to primary schools across South Australia.

Using the framework of Sacred Stone, we pursued the creation of this band to engage, inform, and encourage primary school age students with the simple truth: you are important, valuable, and your life matters.

“I liked the loud music, it was awesome! I would like you to come and sing for us again!”- Student

OVERVIEW 2014

School Seminars

SeminarsSchoolsStudents

107

13,01776

ShowsSchoolsStudents

30

533022

78

1162


TotalStudents

TotalSchools

TotalSeminarsand Shows155

108

19,939

OVERVIEW 2014

School Seminars

SeminarsSchoolsStudents

107

13,01776


30

533022

78

1162


TotalStudents

TotalSchools

TotalSeminarsand Shows155

108

19,939

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community services

Michael Edgecomb, Community Services Manager

What are you passionate about? The dictionary describes passion as a “strong and barely controllable emotion” and as having “a strong or extravagant fondness, enthusiasm, or desire for something”.

Our passion is what drives us on a daily basis. It is what lies behind each and every decision we make. It is our motivating factor, the thing that we are willing to be as bold as we need to be able to reach, to achieve. It is what gives us a lifelong vocation, a journey, an adventure, and a grander vision. It takes each moment in our lives and puts them together in a sequence that paints a legacy.

Each of us has been created with a unique and purposeful passion. SMG Community Services is passionate about what we do.

Our passion is to support children, young people, families, teachers, local churches, and the wider community to engage in the creation, development and encouraging of a daily communal conversation of wellbeing. SMG Community Services find ourselves in celebrating life, seeing people for who they are and could become, and in encouraging life in all its fullness.

STRATEGIC PLAN 2015-18 Consultation was undertaken with key internal and external stakeholders across July to September 2014, with a new Strategic Plan for Community Services developed for 2015-18. The Strategic Plan incorporates three key objectives, and four main goals.

THE WELLBEING CLASSROOMThe development of positive wellbeing needs to be a daily communal conversation between school, home, and the wider community. Families need to learn together, and fruitful relationships need to be developed between teachers and parents. The Wellbeing Classroom project, as it has become known, is doing exactly this.

We welcomed Ellen Dodge (USA), Education Director for Kimochis® in late April and early May 2014 to be part of three days of festivities celebrating the launch of The Wellbeing Classroom Report.

We have been working with our partners in Salisbury Communities for Children, the University of South Australia, and Ingle Farm East Primary School to bring the report and model to life since 2012.

The report was launched at a Children’s Wellbeing Forum with many key stakeholders and dignitaries, including Chief Executive of the Department of Education and Child Development Mr Tony Harrison. Mr Harrison commented:

It was great to see an example of an effective school community partnership between Salisbury Communities for Children, School Ministry Group, Ingle Farm East Primary School and academic staff from the University of South Australia’s School of Education to explore building teacher capacity, use a range of programs and connect with families to implement social and emotional learning programs. This project showed that programs and shared classroom work such as Play is the Way and Kimochis can successfully provide children with the language, skills and personal resources to allow them to develop improved social relationships. I was also pleased to see that the outcomes of the report The Wellbeing Classroom were being implemented immediately in that school staff were being trained in the use of Kimochis. Congratulations to all involved - you have demonstrated the power of school community partnerships in building the social skills of our young people.

The Wellbeing Classroom website went online in late 2014, and can be found at www.thewellbeingclassroom.com.au

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STAFF CHANGES & ADDITIONSJames Lenigas commenced his employment in the role of Children & Family Support Coordinator in January 2014. The position transformed into a Community Wellbeing Coordinator in October 2014. Jody Byerley was appointed in December 2014 as a Wellbeing Classroom Coordinator in Northern Adelaide.

COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPSSMG Community Services holds collaboration and innovation as guiding principles.

We partnered with Foodbank SA across multiple sites, to foster means of delivery of essential grocery items, including fruit and vegetables to those in need within local school communities.

A partnership with CareWorks SA, Northern Communities of Hope, and Elizabeth Church of Christ enabled initial plans for the establishment of The Wellbeing Classroom at Swallowcliffe Primary School.Our ongoing partnership with Salisbury Communities for Children and Ingle Farm Salvation Army allowed us to continue developing positive wellbeing through the local school communities in parts of the City of Salisbury.

TotalWellbeingClassroomParticipantsJan-Dec 2014

1582

ChildrenattendingWellbeingClassroomDemonstrations

234+

ProfessionalDevelopmentto Teachers,Site Leadersand SupportStaff

161+

OTHER MILESTONES

The Wellbeing Classroom Report launched in May 2014 Presented at Australian Childhood Foundation International Child Trauma Conference Aug 2014

thewellbeingclassroom.com.au launched in Nov 2014

Presented at Family andRelationship Services Australia Conference Nov 2014

LOOKING FORWARD

National and International interest has been received

The Wellbeing Classroom Phase 2 Expansion commences Jan 2015

OVERVIEW 2014

A research partnership with the University of South Australia School of Education has allowed us to refine our research and evaluation capabilities. SMG Community Services fosters many other positive partnerships.

SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTSSMG Community Services Manager Michael Edgecomb was provided with the opportunity to present about The Wellbeing Classroom at multiple events including:• The Australian Childhood Foundation International Child Trauma Conference in Melbourne (August 2014)• The Family and Relationship Services Australia Conference in Adelaide (November 2014)

LOOKING AHEADSMG Community Services will continue to seek and develop its passion in 2015, with the following projects already underway:• The Wellbeing Classroom Phase 2•Expansion of our Community Wellbeing Services

Our challenge to you is what is your passion, and will you unlock it in 2015?


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234+


161+

OTHER MILESTONES




LOOKING FORWARD



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234+


161+

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overview 2014

“

”

It was great to see an example of

an effective school community

partnership...Congratulations to all

involved - you have demonstrated

the power of school community

partnerships in building the social skills

of our young people.

- Tony Harrison, Chief Executive DECD

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TRAINING services

Deborah Jeanes, Training Services Manager

2014 has been a year of constant change and new initiatives for SMG Training Services.

The commencement of SMG enrolments in the Certificate IV in Pastoral Care qualification under the Auspices of Tabor Adelaide and the decision to focus on Certificate IV in Youth Work and Certificate IV in Pastoral Care as the minimum qualifications for the Christian Pastoral Support Worker role marked positive changes for Training Services. Students were encouraged to continue their learning journey into higher education by exploring courses offered by other partnering providers.

This also coincided with the supervised work placement project with Pastoral Care students being mentored in a variety of Chaplaincy roles and settings. A particular thank you is extended to the Work-placement mentors who guided and nurtured the students in their placements and to Wendy Lindsay who travelled to various locations both metropolitan and regional to support SMG students to complete the Work-placement process. Students found this a rewarding and challenging experience with an opportunity to extend their learning in a practical context.

Another exciting change was the launch of the new SMG Live Moodle site for students. The upgraded on-line learning platform provided current resources to support learning with user-friendly technology. Students received ongoing support throughout their enrolment, during Intensives and with the opportunity to book individually tailored sessions to assist students to successfully complete the study requirements. This was made possible last year, through the efforts of the Training Services team, Wendy Lindsay and Vicky Legge, who delivered quality training to students in a supportive environment.

Existing Christian Pastoral Support Workers were also supported with professional development workshops ASIST training and Restoring Balance: Avoiding compassion fatigue. New initiatives saw the Restoring Balance workshops delivered in the Riverland and with a community focused version available to those involved in ministry positions. Volunteer Responding

to Abuse and Neglect (RAN Education and Care version) was also delivered to volunteers engaged in the delivery of religious seminars in various locations across Adelaide.

LOOKING AHEADTerm 4, 2014 has marked the end of an era for SMG with the decision not to deliver Vocational Education and Training in 2015. It was felt that by transitioning students to our partner organisations. SMG could focus on whole of organisation workforce development opportunities to support all staff in their roles. More exciting developments in this area will

unfold over the next year as further developments

emerge for the SMG Training Services.

“Pastoral Care is a role with many different hats, it has its processes that require you to [comply with] by law being versatile and adaptable whilst maintaining your finger on the pulse.

Study took me through many different situations and scenarios, allowing me to open my mind to things that needed to be taken into consideration in the bigger picture, how one action could have an effect elsewhere, how to be mindful of these and the people affected, including different cultures,

understanding and beliefs.

- Simone Morrison CPSW and SMG Student”13

FINANCIAL Overview

AdministrationProgram Managment

CPSW Salary and Benefits

89c

5c6c

Travel

Training

Oncosts

Superannuation

Salary

73c

7c4c

4c1c

For everyof FederalFunding

$1

TheSalary and Benefits

breakdownfor every

CPS Worker

Stephen Clarke, Business Manager

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Overview of key influences for the Chaplaincy Program:

• The federally funded NSCSWP 2012-14 concluded

• May – the federal government announced funding for a new National

School Chaplaincy Program 2015 -18

• June – the 2nd High Court Challenge to the Chaplaincy program ruled the

funding of the program invalid. SMG secured enough funding to ensure

continued service to all schools under the program until December 2014

• November – the federal government reached agreement with the state

government to manage the new NSC program 2015-18

Thank you to the Admin and Finance team for their contribution in 2014 during a period of

uncertainty and change. Chanine, our Payroll and Finance Support Officer, who left SMG in July 2014

and Julie, our Receptionist, who left in early October after 5 years service.

OtherInterest

Training and SeminarsGrants

Donations

Support Groups

State Government

Federal Government

81.51%

10.73%

3.30%

Sources of Funding %

Sources

of

Income %

$7,204MILLION

EXPENDITURE

$7,249MILLION

INCOME

SCHOOLS MINISTRY GROUP

Schools Ministry Group

12 Angus Avenue, Edwardstown, SA 5039

Tel: (08) 8378 6800 | Fax: (08) 8378 [email protected] | www.smg.asn.au

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