At the only gold continental athletics meet in the southern hemisphere I was able to be there to connect with the athletes, officials and coaches, continuing to build the relationships and help practically with transport, training venues and support as well as the mental, emotional and spiritual conversations. Helping the event organisers, connecting with parents and families and being there for the people of sport. At this meet there was a group of Christian athletes that we were able to gather, prayer and share around the bible and had some who came that don't normally and are on a journey discovering more of Jesus

Arriving back in Sydney i made my way down to Melbourne for the Maurie Plant Meet visiting athletes, officials, coaches and chaplains. Canberra, Albury, Wangaratta, Euroa, Shepperton, Bendigo and Melbourne. and an unexpected opportunity to watch the Sheffield Shield final and connect with some of the families.

A week in Auckland gathering with people across the Islands, NZ & Australia to connect, hear what's happening, strategize and grow as individuals and as a movement. From the Globe to the Pacific to Australia, our heart is to see people connect their sport and faith together and make a Kingdom impact. If you want to know more, reach out and we would love to see where you connect.

March 12-15th saw me at Sydney Olympic Park with the age group state athletics championships. Supporting athletes, coaches and officials and their families throughout the 4 days on the brand new track saw me doing many different things, hospital runs, car runs, grocery runs. Sweeping long jump pits, lots of listening and connecting with many people. From friends who I went to school with who had their children competing, to some of our athletes in the U20's who have been on several trips overseas and across the country with me. Faithful coaches who have been there for decades helping bring the next gen through. The highs and lows of life and sport, and i love that i get to journey it all with them.

This was a great weekend back in Sydney with many interstate and international visitors.

Serving our officials, athletes and families always gives experience of many different stories and emotions. For some who this was their first time being able to compete at this level and so excited; to others who have done nearly 2 decades of these events. A state champs has so many narratives and I love that I get to witness them and play a part in many.

With Nationals only a month away the training continues for many and others this was their final meet of the season. Well done all, cheering you on

As the world came to Sydney Han had the opportunity to be amongst the teams, officials, media and spectators bringing the calm and like any event, celebrating and commiserating with athletes. Visits to medical, bringing support in chaos and meeting family and friends. Lots of new connections and catching up with old ones, journeying the different stages of the athlete life and reminding athletes their identity is not found in their performance. It's always a privilege to serve the global world of sport.

Han was at the Summer Series in Canberra, connecting with many athletes she hasn't seen for quite a while. Seeing athletes get world indoor qualifiers, international athletes there getting PB's and encouraging those that didn't perform as hoped. Chaplaincy is riding the highs and lows, celebrating with one whilst coming around another in the exact same event. Connecting with family members and connecting athletes to one another, always enlarging their support networks.

Han headed up and then back down the coast and was able to meet with 9 regional athletes and their families on the way. Connecting with retired athletes, injured athletes and those in the midst of their season, meeting people where they are at and understanding their world help provide the care they need and builds the relationships so in the tough moments the connection is there. Also meeting with sporting bodies planning chaplaincy for their events later in the year

Han was able to be at the first stop of the World Series on the Gold Coast supporting athletes, coaches, support & event staff as well as officials and families. With over 150 athletes from 12 countries Han was in amongst the highs and lows that any international event brings

Han was able to head to India to train people from 8 countries across Asia, preparing them to connect wellbeing and sport to care for their communities. Whilst there Han was able to meet with 2 other of the Global Sports Chaplaincy board members. This was a little bit different to the normal trips, working more at the grass roots level of sport instead of the elite sport world. The needs are similar and the power of wellbeing and sport can be seen right across the world and right across the levels of sport.