The National School Chaplaincy and Student Welfare program has been a controversial program since its inception in 2007.

Concern has been raised that the new federal budget allocates $245million dollars to this program but limits the funding to religious organisations. Previously schools were also able to apply the funding to secular counselors.

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Concern has been raised that LGBT students may be given poor advice through this program.

We’d like to hear your stories about Chaplains in schools, both positive and negative.

If you’d like to share your experiences contact Graeme Watson or Sophie Joske or call the OUTinPerth office on 9371 9877 during office hours.

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