Advocacy

McKay Patrol - The Uniting Church serving outback Queensland.

Because of his unique insight into the region’s problems, and his acceptance by all as a “honest broker”, the padre often represents disempowered persons with the likes of mining companies and government departments.

For example, people are often brought down to major centres for medical treatment and upon discharge are left without the appropriate information or tools for recovery.

The padre has been on hand to speak with the health department in finding ways of providing care to those who have felt left out of the system.