Across Australia children, young people and families
are facing deep isolation – whether due to anxiety,
bullying, distance, or a lack of Christian community.
You can bring hope to those walking alone.
The need:
Across Australia, many children, young people, and families face deep isolation – whether due to anxiety, bullying, distance, or a lack of Christian community. Without support, they must navigate loneliness, uncertainty, and life’s challenges alone.
Here’s where you make a difference. By funding more chaplains, REIS workers, camp leaders, and volunteers, you will help bring the love and hope of Jesus into the lives of those who need it most. These faithful workers provide vital ministry, ensuring no one faces hardship or isolation alone. Your action today can change lives.
Today you can help more young people like Ashleigh and Joel, as well as families like Hudson’s by donating to the Discovering Life Appeal by 30 June.
Your tax-deductible gift will go towards:
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bringing hope and life-giving change to children like Hudson and their families through the training of school chaplains and youth ministry workers
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sharing the Good News of Jesus to teens like Ashleigh through school-based ministries like Religious Education in Schools (REIS)
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reaching young people like Joel in rural and remote communities with God’s love through Christian discipleship and connection.
186 camps and missions
led by trained volunteers, sharing the transforming love of Jesus in local communities.
979 schools supported
by trusted and trained chaplains, providing vital pastoral care.
416 communities across Australia
hearing the Good News of Jesus through Christian Religious Education in Schools (REIS).
*SU Australia Annual Report 2024
*Your tax-deductible donation will go to the work stated above. You can also choose to make a non-tax-deductible donation to support the overall work of SU camps, missions, and more.
Will you help train, resource and equip more Christian ministry workers to share God’s love, hope and good news with children, young people and families who need it most?
Where does my donation go?
Your Discovering Life Appeal donation, unless otherwise stated, will go towards funding the delivery of Christian Religious Education in Schools (REIS), as well as the training, equipping and resourcing of school chaplains and volunteer leaders and directors who run Christian camps, holiday programs, and community-based missions.
A small portion of your gift also helps cover essential administration costs, including local field management, compliance, insurance, and marketing, which enable these ministries to run smoothly.
Can I make a tax-deductible donation?
Yes, you can! Select the “SU Australia Tax-Deductible” option in the donation form. Tax-deductible donations go towards:
- Religious Education in Schools (REIS) and school-based groups like SUPA Clubs and ISCF groups;
- training and equipping of Christian youth and ministry workers, including new chaplains, through our Registered Training Organisation – Scripture Union Institute of Training (SUIT);
- protecting vulnerable children and young people from harm through ChildSafe; and,
- building projects at Camp Coolamatong, where children, young people and families experience Christian community and connection.
If I want to support local ministry how can I do that?
While the purpose of this appeal is to raise funds nationally to train, resource and equip chaplains, Christian REIS workers and volunteer camp and mission leaders and directors, you can still choose to direct your gift locally.
Simply choose your region (e.g., “SU Australia in WA”) from the dropdown menu on the donation form below. Tax-deductible donations support local ministries like Religious Education in Schools (REIS), School Groups, including SUPA Clubs and ISCF groups, and the training, resourcing and equipping of school chaplains and camp and mission volunteers. Non tax-deductible donations support local camps, missions, and chaplaincy programs (if applicable to your region).
How can I pray for SU's Discovering Life Appeal?
Please pray that God will continue to provide opportunities for ministry growth, despite the financial challenges we face. As the cost of living increases, fewer donations means fewer young people having access to life-changing programs. Pray for generous hearts and the ongoing impact of our work.
How can I sign up for a monthly or regular gift?
To set up a recurring donation, select “monthly,” “quarterly,” or “yearly” in the frequency section of the donation form. Regular donations help us plan for the future and sustain our ministry. We call our regular donors SUper Heroes because they make such a lasting impact.
Click your region below to support your local SU ministry.
SU Australia Ministries Limited is a member of the worldwide Scripture Union International community.
