ChaplainWatch in Fortitude Valley | Non-profit organisation

ChaplainWatch

Locality: Fortitude Valley

Phone: +61 422 145 544

Address: 225 Wickham Street 4006 Fortitude Valley, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.chaplainwatch.org.au/

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24.01.2022 ChaplainWatch Purple and White Ball 2020

24.01.2022 At ChaplainWatch we have often diffused tension and violence by 'coming in from the side' seeking the wellbeing of all in every situation we encounter. A chaplain's role is to be a neutral voice of hope and reason within the community they are called to, being an advocate for peace, a representative of hope and an ally of justice. "He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your... God?" - Micah 6:8 (image: Fox 5 new York, 'NYPD Chief of Department hugs, kneels with protesters', https://www.fox5ny.com//nypd-chief-of-department-hugs-knee) #chaplain #chaplains #chaplaincy #justice #mercy #humility

24.01.2022 Rockhampton, we're here for you! Get the number in your phone #chaplainwatch #nightwatchchaplains #rockhampton #rockhamptonnightlife #chaplains #chaplaincy

23.01.2022 Have you got your Early Bird Discount code for the ChaplainWatch Purple and White Ball? It wouldn’t be the same without you! Secure your early bird ticket now to make sure you don’t miss out. Enter the code: EBIRD at the checkout to receive a $10 per ticket discount. Discount valid until 15 December 2020.... Visit https://events.humanitix.com/chaplainwatch-purple-and-white to book your tickets. Small Business & Corporate Sponsorship Packages are available at last year’s prices. Contact Mandy Cooper on 0403 692 223. Can’t make it but still want to support Chaplainwatch? Contact Mandy on 0403 692 223 or Karen on 0413 587 577 to discuss prize and/or sponsorship donations.

23.01.2022 More great photos from a great event in February this year

22.01.2022 An opportunity to support and honour Hannahs legacy .

22.01.2022 Although many things have changed, our commitment to watching out for Brisbane when good times go bad has not waned. With the closure of the pubs and clubs, we have been making plans and figuring out the best, safest and most appropriate way to adapt to continue supporting those who are at risk, in need and in crisis. We have continued to provide a public safety NightWatch Chaplaincy patrol overnight every Thursday to Sunday. We'll continue to do so long as we are able.... We know that, although the big crowds are not in the inner city, vulnerable people and people at risk remain in our city. Our people stand equipped and ready to serve. We are still here, watching out for you when good times go bad.

22.01.2022 Watching out for You When Good Times Go Bad Brisbane City, (CBD, Fortitude Valley and Caxton) we are here for you - We know that for the late night entertainment precincts things look pretty grim, but we aren't going anywhere. We've made a bunch of necessary changes, to ensure that we can most safely and appropriately respond, and we have smaller team numbers so we have backup to ensure we can continue to serve you consistently, come what will.... But we are standing beside you, continuing in our committment to watch out for you when good times go bad. Even with this small reduction in team size, we will remain fully functional, with: - 2 Mobile patrols - Fully functional NightSafe Rest and Recovery - including dedicated emotional/mental health support - Fully operational communications centre You can still: - Call us to help (0475558000), - Direct people to our NightSafe Rest and Recovery centre (225 Wickham Street, Fortitude Valley) - Bring people directly in to the NightSafe. Well be operating our normal hours: - Mobile patrol only - Thursday and Sunday 11:00pm to 2:00am - Patrols and rest and recovery - Friday and Saturday 10:30pm to 4:00am As always, you can contact us overnight on our NightWatch Hotline number: 0475558000 Well be constantly reviewing the situation, especially patronage in the precincts and the demand for our services, and well continue to make adjustments to ensure we are striking the right balance. Were prepared to weather the storm with you - If you're part of the late night entertainment scene in Brisbane, please dont hesitate to contact us if there is any way we can support you through this time. #chaplainwatch #nightwatchchaplains #brisbanenightlife #Brisbane #fortitudevalley #chaplains

22.01.2022 Our NightSafe Rest and Recovery Centre is officially 1 year old today! Last year we were honoured to have our eleven bed safe space in the heart of The Valley opened by local member Grace Grace MP and Minister for Communities, Disability Services and Seniors, Coralee O'Rourke MP. We can't wait for our reopening on July 10 to be a part of the recovery of the entertainment precinct of Brisbane following the stage 3 easing of restrictions!

22.01.2022 It's great to see some much needed support going to our friends in the live entertainment industry, as they begin reopening and moving towards recovery. We can't wait to get back to full NightWatch service in stage 3 to ensure Brisbane's entertainment precincts return with all the safety and support they have enjoyed for nearly 20 years of service! The business people and staff of the entertainment precincts have made the sacrifices necessary to ensure safety from Covid19 - we'll be present to ensure that sacrifice was not in vain, ensuring that safety continues throughout recovery, and beyond.

22.01.2022 A grateful shout out to ES Logistics for signing up as small business sponsors for the ChaplainWatch Purple and White Ball 2020! ES Logistics is all about Building Stronger Businesses. Find them here: https://eslogistics.com.au/ Less than one week to go! The time has come to dust off your gown or tux, shine up your dancing shoes and get ready for the big night!... Check out the video for the 2019 event here: chaplainwatch.org.au/event #pwball #chaplainwatch #charityevent #brisbane #fortitudevalley #nightwatchchaplains

21.01.2022 ChaplainWatch Founder and Senior Chaplain, Lance Mergard, today received his Medal of the Order of Australia from the Governor of Queensland, His Excellency the Honourable Paul de Jersey AC in a private investiture ceremony held at Government House. "For service to the community through social welfare organisations, including roles in both Queensland and New South Wales as a minister, welfare worker, and as the founder, Senior Chaplain and Chief Executive Officer of ChaplainWatch, a community charity which intervenes when people are in crisis, at risk, and in need." Lance was joined by ChaplainWatch CEO, Jesse Webb, ChaplainWatch Chair, Ross Howe, and family to share in this great honour.

20.01.2022 Remembering the good times we had pre-lockdown. Thanks for the memories.

20.01.2022 Sunshine Coast, we're here for you! Get the number in your phone #chaplainwatch #nightwatchchaplains #sunshinecoast #sunshinecoastnightlife #maroochydore #maroochydorenightlife #mooloolaba #mooloolabanightlife #caloundra #caloundranightlife

20.01.2022 Early bird tickets end tomorrow! Kickstart 2021 with dancing and style; Make sure to get in fast to book your place at the Ball!

19.01.2022 To all who supported, championed, served, volunteered, prayed for and believed in ChaplainWatch, and to all who were served by ChaplainWatch this year; Merry Christmas! May the hope, peace and wonder of The Lord be with you this Christmas, and may you and yours be blessed in 2021. "For unto us a Child is born,... Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace." Our NightWatch teams are having a well-earned break over Christmas, to come back refreshed next week, ready to serve for bigger hours and busier nights for New Year's Eve in Brisbane, Sunshine Coast, Bundaberg, Gladstone and Rockhampton!

18.01.2022 Long term NightWatch Chaplaincy volunteer, and full-time Australian Defence Force Chaplain, Marcaus Muller, recently had this article published in Crossover's Prac Magazine! What a great reflection on what our NightWatch Chaplains do and what motivates them to spend their weekends serving the city of Brisbane overnight in the entertainment precincts. "Street chaplaincy is the quintessential opportunity to serve in an environment without judgement. It is a genuine opportunit...y to connect with the other in our fallen world. To meet needs, introduce hope in the immediate crisis, and provide a starting point for connection for better life choices. At times chaplaincy on the street, in uniform, with patrol vest and radio is exciting and purposeful, respected and fulfilling. This may be harder to remember as an act of service on some humid or rain soaked nights at 3am after 5 hours on patrol with two more to go, with urine and vomit staining your clothing, and patience again being tested by innocence, ignorance, aggression, and alcohol. But another call comes in on the radio, or around the next corner lays another intoxicated teenager, and the call to serve your neighbour resonates once again." You can find the whole volume of Prac here: https://tinyurl.com/y9qh3f4m (Marcaus' article on page 7) to read about how Chaplaincy is done in many different contexts throughout Australia.

18.01.2022 Even more photos of the ChaplainWatch Purple and White Ball 2020! #pwball Tuba Media Productions

17.01.2022 6 months ago, we had the privilege of standing by the community as we all grappled with the loss of Hannah, Aaliyah, Laianah and Trey. Its wonderful to see Small Steps 4 Hannah building a foundation to contribute to the massive effort required to put a stop to the coercive control and violence experienced by so many families in our nation. Please consider supporting Small Steps 4 Hannah if youre able.

15.01.2022 Bundaberg - we're here for you! Get the number in your phone! #chaplainwatch #nightwatchchaplains #bundaberg #bundabergnightlife #chaplains #chaplaincy

15.01.2022 Looking forward to the time we can do this again. In the meantime, stay safe and keep smiling

15.01.2022 NATIONAL VOLUNTEERS WEEK! We cannot do it without you! From the extremely courageous, skilled and generous NightWatch Chaplaincy volunteers who spend their weekends watching out for Brisbane's late-night entertainment precincts overnight, to our incredibly competent, wise and qualified Management Committee. Our dedicated event volunteers and those who help us with administration or fundraising. ... We thank you for your generosity, commitment and your willingness to put your belief that people matter into action! Even now, through Covid-19, our volunteers have made our continued service to the rough sleepers of Brisbane possible, being available to support Micah Projects and Vinnies QLD day and night. Your efforts are truly changing lives and changing communities!

13.01.2022 Our friends at MA Services Group have risen to the occaision again, to be small business sponsors of the ChaplainWatch Purple and White Ball 2020! MA Services Group provides security, cleaning and customer focused services through a risk management approach to understand, manage and deliver outcomes. Find MA Services Group here: https://maservicesgroup.com.au/... #pwball #charityevent #fortitudevalley #brisbanenightlife #Brisbane #chaplainwatch #security #cleaningservice

13.01.2022 Public memorial this afternoon for Hannah, Aaliyah, Laianah and Trey .

12.01.2022 Thanks to Romano Business Accountants for supporting ChaplainWatch by signing up as a small business sponsor at the ChaplainWatch Purple and White Ball 2020! Find them here: https://rbaccountants.com.au/ We're on the countdown to Brisbane's best night out in 2020. Find out more here: chaplainwatch.org.au/events... #pwball #chaplainwatch #charityevent #brisbane #fortitudevalley #nightwatchchaplains

12.01.2022 We're on the road to returning to full NightWatch Chaplain services! Throughout Covid we've had one mobile patrol out every Friday and Saturday night. This weekend we respond to the early easing of restrictions by having one mobile and three foot patrols out for Friday and Saturday ... Next weekend we are back to full services, bigger and better, with our full NightSafe Rest and Recovery, three mobile patrols and foot patrols on Friday and Saturday ...plus our normal patrols Thursday and Sunday nights ...PLUS we're adding a patrol on Wednesday nights, taking us one step closer to 7 nights a week service! We stayed. We're still here. We're ready. Always; watching out for you when good times go bad. If you're re-entering the nightlife following Covid hibernation, make sure our hotline number is in your phone: 0475558000 (just in case) #chaplainwatch #nightwatchchaplains #chaplains #fortitudevalley #brisbane #brisbanenightlife

12.01.2022 ChaplainWatch Purple and White Ball 2020 photos ChaplainWatch's biggest fundraiser for the year was a celebration of the work of ChaplainWatch's service to Brisbane in the late night precincts and beyond! Everyone looked amazing! We are incredibly grateful for the support of our community, represented on the night! #pwball #chaplainwatch #brisbanenightlife #fortitudevalley

12.01.2022 While you’re dancing, we’ll be watching out for you in case good times go bad, in Brisbane, Sunshine Coast, Bundaberg, Gladstone and Rockhampton.

11.01.2022 We've said we are staying, and we mean it! Our team continues to watch out for Brisbane when good times go bad. Given the temporary closure of late night entertainment venues in Brisbane, we've found a way to continue to do what we've always done: intentionally intervene to assist anyone at risk, in need or in crisis. ... COVID-19 poses a significant threat to our city's most vulnerable, and at the same time many of the organisations that work to reduce vulnerability have had to scale back their supports during this time of increased need. To share the burden, ChaplainWatch has partnered with Micah Projects and Vinnies QLD to respond to Brisbane's rough sleepers and vulnerable people while times are even tougher. Our staff and volunteers are now deployed with @Micah Projects in the inner city; 7 nights and 3 days every week. We're helping to arrange safe accomodation, deliver essential food and resources, and facilitating long term solutions to help people find a home for good. At the same time, with our help Vinnies QLD has reopened their Spring Hill support centre. We'll be supporting the centre every Tuesday and Thursday morning, responding to calls for assistance, making hampers and delivering groceries to those who are struggling in isolation. AND we haven't left our place overnight in the inner city either, with our incredible volunteers keeping a single NightWatch Chaplains mobile public safety patrol operating from 10pm to 4am every Friday and Saturday night. You can still call us on our hotline number 0475558000 and we'll be there to help! Best of all, we've found ways to ensure all three services can collaborate even better now and for the future. We are glad to say that Brisbane is in safe hands! #chaplainwatch #nightwatchchaplains #brisbanenightlife #brisbane #fortitudevalley #chaplains #covid19australia #micahprojects #vinniesaustralia #homeforgood #streettohome #goodworks

10.01.2022 In light of the Qld Premier's announcement this morning that greater Brisbane will be subject to a mandatory three day lockdown from 6pm tonight until 6pm Monday, we will be unable to undertake NightWatch services in Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast this weekend. While the lockdown itself doesn't apply to the Sunshine Coast, the impacts on service staff make it impossible to run the service while complying with both the requirements and the intent of the lockdown. Services in Bundaberg, Gladstone and Rockhampton will continue as normal over the weekend. Wishing you peace and safety this weekend!

10.01.2022 An important message as we near the busiest night of the year

09.01.2022 Iconic Fortitude Valley mainstay, The Royal George Hotel (RG's), has backed up their long-time support of ChaplainWatch by becoming major event sponsors of the ChaplainWatch Purple and White Ball 2020! Located on the corner of Brunswick St Mall and Ann St, Fortitude Valley, RG's is a great place for a meal, drink or dance! Find them here: http://royalgeorgehotel.com.au/... #pwball #chaplainwatch #charityevent #brisbane #fortitudevalley #nightwatchchaplains

09.01.2022 During Missing Person's week Chaplain Steve and Chaplain Angie had the honour of conducting a service for Missing Person's Day 2020. We stood in front of the newly erected memorial taking a minutes silence while we reflected on the message of "I'll See You Later." To the families left behind, our thoughts and prayers are with you. Vicki Howard, Daniel Morcombe Foundation

08.01.2022 Good Friday. Hope for the afflicted, for the desperate, for the lonely. Hope for a time such as this. I find no better cure for that depression than to trust in the Lord with all my heart, and seek to realize afresh the power of the peace-speaking blood of Jesus, and His infinite love in dying upon the cross to put away all my transgressions.... Charles Spurgeon See more

07.01.2022 Gladstone, we’re here for you! Get the number in your phone #chaplainwatch #nightwatch #gladstoneqld #gladstonenightlife #chaplaincy #chaplains

07.01.2022 The NightWatch Chaplains are back to full service tonight! - Vehicle and foot patrols throughout Fortitude Valley, Brisbane CBD and Caxton St. - NightSafe Rest and Recovery, running with CovidSafe plan in place (5 beds for now). - Team Chaplain ensuring appropriate screening and registration while caring for those entering the NightSafe.... - Comms desk, taking your calls, receiving requests via radio and coordinating our teams. If you're out and about in Brisbane overnight, we're here watching out for you when good times go bad. Put our number in your phone (just in case): 0475558000

06.01.2022 Our long-time sponsors and supporters, Black & White Cabs, have once again taken up the call to keep Brisbane safe, by becoming major sponsors of the ChaplainWatch Purple and White Ball 2020! Having shared the streets overnight with Black & White Cabs taxis and taxi ranks, we know that they are committed to getting you home safe! Call 133 222 or book a cab at www.blackandwhitecabs.com.au... #pwball #chaplainwatch #charityevent #brisbane #fortitudevalley #nightwatchchaplains #blackandwhitecabs

06.01.2022 Bundaberg Safe Night Precinct has it right! We're back at it again in Bundaberg, along with Brisbane, Sunshine Coast, Gladstone and Rockhampton! Watching out for you when good times go bad!... Hotline numbers, just in case: Sunshine Coast Hotline: 0412 758 000 Bundaberg Hotline: 0421 224 000 Gladstone Hotline: 0423 005 000 Rockhampton Hotline: 0478 817 000 Brisbane Hotline: 0475 558 000 #chaplainwatch #nightwatchchaplains #bundaberg #bundabergnightlife Safe Night Bundaberg

06.01.2022 First photos of last nights amazing ChaplainWatch Purple and White Ball 2020 are in! Thanks to Tuba Media Productions for being there to help capture the night! #pwball #chaplainwatch #charityevent #nightwatchchaplains #fortitudevalley #brisbanenightlife

05.01.2022 Well done Bundaberg NightWatch Chaplains! Andrew and Sandi have done a great job getting the service set up in Bundaberg and are making a big difference already. But they can’t do it alone. If you’d like to be part of a charitable service in a role where you’re trusted to make a difference right in the thick of the late night entertainment scene, please consider making a volunteer application at chaplainwatch.org.au/volunteer ... Opportunities to serve exist now with our pioneering teams in Bundaberg, Gladstone, Rockhampton and the Sunshine Coast. Feel unsure about whether you’re suited to volunteering in this role? Contact us to come and do an obligation free observation shift so you can see the great work we do yourself. ChaplainWatch.org.au/contact #Bundaberg #bundabergnightlife #chaplains #nightwatchchaplains #chaplainwatch #Gladstone #gladstonenightlife #Rockhampton #Rockhamptonnightlife #Sunshinecoast #sunshinecpastnightlife #bundabergchaplains #rockhamptonchaplains #sunshiencoastchaplains

04.01.2022 We have the best people! Rhys keeps himself busy in his role as a Protective Services Officer; presenting to schools and; he also volunteers with the NightWatch Chaplains overnight on the weekends in Brisbane! We look forward to the day when Rhys realises his dream of entering the Queensland Police Service, and we'll be glad knowing that he spent time with us, developing a skill set founded in ChaplainWatch's value: People Matter... Way to go Rhys! #chaplains #chaplainwatch #nightwatchchaplains #Fortitudevalley #brisbanenightife #protectiveservicesofficers #queenslandpoliceservice #QPS #peoplematter #volunteeringqld

04.01.2022 We've been serving for two weekends since ChaplainWatch launched NightWatch Chaplaincy services in Sunshine Coast, Bundaberg, Rockhampton and Gladstone! All our new teams have been kept busy. We've assisted people through: first aid for injuries, assaults and intoxication; prevented fights; resolved relational disputes; helped people get home safely; and cared for those who've found themselves in vulnerable situations. The NightWatch Chaplains have been well received by every...one in the new cities; being called upon by taxi, police, ambulance, security, venues, and patrons. As we gear up for the busy season, with year 12s finishing school this week and Christmas parties upon us, we'll be watching out for you when good times go bad! If you know anyone who'll be out on the town through the festive season, make sure they get our hotline number/s into their phone: Sunshine Coast Hotline: 0412 758 000 Bundaberg Hotline: 0421 224 000 Gladstone Hotline: 0423 005 000 Rockhampton Hotline: 0478 817 000 Brisbane Hotline: 0475 558 000 Want to join any of our teams as a volunteer? check out our website at www.chaplainwatch.org.au/volunteer #chaplainwatch #nightwatchchaplains #qldnightlife #brisbanenightlife #fortitudevalley #maroochydorenightlife #mooloolabanightlife #Caloundra #rockhamptonnightlife #gladstonenightlife #bundabergnightlife #sunshinecoastnightlife #sunshinecoast #bundaberg #brisbane #gladstoneqld #rockhampton #chaplains #chaplaincy #streetchaplains

03.01.2022 Agile Underwriting Services are major sponsors of the ChaplainWatch Purple and White Ball 2020 To add to their contribution; At the ball we'll be guided by Agile's General Manager, Nathan Sommer, who'll be our MC. With products covering everything from Aviation to Incubation, Agile has you covered! Find them here: https://www.agileunderwriting.com/... #pwball #chaplainwatch #charityevent #brisbane #fortitudevalley #nightwatchchaplains

02.01.2022 ChaplainWatch relies on, and greatly values the support we get from our local community. The business community of Fortitude Valley have supported us time and time again, and this is demonstrated clearly by the support we have recieve from the Valley Chamber of Commerce @valleychamber being a major event sponsor at the ChaplainWatch Purple and White Ball 2020! ChaplainWatch have been long standing members of the Chamber - they recognise the importance of supporting their loca...l community and the late night economy and we celebrate the success of our local business community. Find out more about the Valley Chamber of Commerce here: http://valleychamber.com.au/ #pwball #chaplainwatch #charityevent #brisbane #fortitudevalley #nightwatchchaplains #VCC #chamberofcommerce #valleychamberofcommerce

02.01.2022 More stunning photos of the ChaplainWatch Purple & White Ball 2020! #pwball Tuba Media Productions

01.01.2022 Never forgotten, together for eternity. Fly high on angels wings Hannah, Aaliyah, Laianah and Trey It has been our privilege to bear witness to the outpouring of love and to share in the grief of Brisbane as we struggle to come to terms with the loss of this wonderful family. We hope tonights beautiful memorial will bring some measure of healing to a hurting family and community.

01.01.2022 A hope we can depend on! Happy Easter! May the hope of today guide you into the future, whatever may pass and whatever lies before you. ... #chaplainwatch #chaplains #brisbane #easter #fortitudevalley

01.01.2022 We love connecting with our local community. Thank you to the Teneriffe Lions Club for (virtually) having NightWatch Team leader, Chris and NightWatch Coordinator, Angie to tell you about all that we do at ChaplainWatch. We look forward to working together with you into the future and applaud your response to the Covid-19 situation by volunteering with Meals on Wheels to keep the vulnerable fed!... If you'd like to book a ChaplainWatch speaker to come and talk with your community group, church, school or business, please don't hesitate to contact us at [email protected] .

01.01.2022 Check out our new vehicles! Having these vehicles enables our NightWatch Chaplains to respond rapidly within a very large area in the night-time entertainment precincts. They also allow our Community Crisis Chaplains to attend to community incidents fully equipped to be there for as long as required, day or night. These vehicles are the product of significant community support: ... One vehicle was donated to us by Rotary Club of Fortitude Valley Inc. This is the second vehicle which has been sponsored by Rotary Club of Fortitude Valley!!! The other new vehicle has been supplied by Motorama Nissan. This is the second vehicle which has been supplied by Motorama Nissan. The incredible and shiny livery design was installed at a charitable discount by our friends at Monaghan Signs Pty Ltd. The brilliant lighting system was supplied and arranged at a massive discount by OzLED We have been incredibly blessed by all of those listed above - we are proud to be equipped to pay that blessing forward by using these vehicles to serve the community of Brisbane when good times go bad! #chaplainwatch #nightwatchchaplains #communitycrisischaplains #Brisbane #fortitudevalley #brisbanenightlife #qlddisaster #rotaryclub #motoramanissanhillcrest #Monoghanssigns #OzLED #communitysafety #vehiclewrap #vehiclelighting