MOUNT Cotton chaplain Nina Chong has been recognised for her tireless work supporting students and families, receiving the Pastor Glen Grey Award at the 2025 Redland City Mayoral Chaplaincy Prayer Breakfast.
Mayor Jos Mitchell said Ms Chong had made a “huge impact” since taking on her role at the school in mid-2023.
“Nina has made a huge impact at her school, organising free fortnightly breakfasts, running a weekly playgroup session for pre-Prep students and their parents or carers, and organising the annual Senior Box Sleepout for Year 6 students to learn about the impacts of homelessness and raise money for a local homeless charity,” she said.
“She also oversees the Tukka Project that provides healthy lunches for students who may not have lunch, organises lunch-time activities in the Chappy Room, supports classes with activities such as reading groups, and provides one-on-one support for identified students.
“I know Nina does so much more for her school and she is a very worthy recipient of this year’s Pastor Glen Grey Award.”
The annual breakfast raised more than $20,000 to support chaplaincy programs in Redlands Coast state schools.
More than 260 people attended the event, which has now generated more than $260,000 for local chaplaincy services over its history.
Mayor Mitchell said the funds helped provide vital support to students, families and school staff.
“This event has a long history and I’ve been pleased to continue, make a few changes, and see the money raised going to a very worthy cause – helping to fund the wonderful chaplains who work in our state schools across Redlands Coast,” she said.
“This year’s community contribution of more than $20,000 adds to more than $240,000 raised over previous years.
“This is a wonderful result and testament to the support and generosity of all those who have attended these breakfasts or been involved as a sponsor or supporter.”
