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Chaplaincy Australia is a national network of Chaplains delivering support and care across every aspect of Australian society. We deliver professional, equipped and motivated Chaplains into all industries and response agencies. We desire to see Chaplains released and attached to every interest group in Australia. Wherever people are, a Chaplain can make a difference! Learn More
CHAPLAINCY IN YOUR STATE
Click on a link to find out what is happening in your State.
NEW SOUTH WALES / ACT
QUEENSLAND / NT
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Growing network touching our largest state. Wide open spaces and options
VICTORIA
TASMANIA
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
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Training
The different realms of Chaplaincy require various forms of interpretation and skill-sets to perform in the role suitably.
Take for example, the difference between a Chaplain placed in Emergency Services where Trauma Counselling..
Accreditation
Chaplaincy is an exciting ministry that operates out of the local church and reaches into so many different areas of the community.
Wherever there is a group of people facing the challenges of normal life, there should be a Chaplain there to support and strengthen them.
Chaplaincy Australia requires all chaplains to be well trained and well equipped to fulfil the role. Accreditation assures that our Chaplains are ready….
Deployment
For some it will be schools, hospitals, sports teams, homeless shelters, Aged Care Facilities, Prisons and Juvenile Justice Facilities or other community groups. The truth is …
1800Chaplain is a nationwide toll-free service offering confidential chaplaincy support to all Australians.
With lifesaving crisis helplines receiving unprecedented call volumes, 1800Chaplain will fill a growing need for early intervention, preventative pastoral care before the person experiences suicidal ideation.
The helpline will be a safe and confidential forum that takes a holistic view of the person’s emotions, stressors, challenges and moral dilemmas, where they need not shy away from deeper questions about their life, their relationships, their faith or their sense of purpose. Our trained and accredited chaplains can help callers find support, comfort, reassurance and, where needed, referral to other services.
Chaplaincy Australia & Sports Chaplaincy Australia Membership
Chaplaincy Australia (CA) and Sports Chaplaincy Australia (SCA) are excited to announce a new opportunity for the Australian community to gain assistance and support in times of deepest need.
Members of CA and SCA will now be able to apply for reciprocal membership of the 2 organisations for no additional annual fee. This will mean that Chaplains will be able to access the benefits of both organisations in terms of support, training and professional development. It will strengthen both organisations and will lead to better outcomes of service delivery for the Australian community.
For full details, and to access this opportunity, please contact either [email protected]
Chaplaincy Australia & Sports Chaplaincy Australia Membership
Chaplaincy Australia (CA) and Sports Chaplaincy Australia (SCA) are excited to announce a new opportunity for the Australian community to gain assistance and support in times of deepest need.
Members of CA and SCA will now be able to apply for reciprocal membership of the 2 organisations for no additional annual fee. This will mean that Chaplains will be able to access the benefits of both organisations in terms of support, training and professional development. It will strengthen both organisations and will lead to better outcomes of service delivery for the Australian community.
For full details, and to access this opportunity, please contact either [email protected]
Chaplain's Stories
Debbie Gadd reflects on the Bushfires
Debbie was unprepared for the intensity of the 2020 bushfires… As Pastor and Chaplain, Debbie knew the road to recovery would be community connection, and while COVID-19 may have made that challenging, it didn’t keep her from making sure everyone felt the support on...
From footy players to Council staff: lending an ear to all
Meet your workplace chaplain, Andrew Kahika. Andrew has worked as a chaplain for more than 10 years supporting professional sports teams, schools and local churches. He has held roles as a club chaplain, personal development coach and youth and city care pastor. A...
What Grief Taught Susan Marcuccio
Often people come to professional grief work in response to the death of someone they love. But in a strange and horrible reversal of that, Susan Marcuccio’s experience has been the reverse. After establishing a reputation for her work in chaplaincy, Susan had to...
Dawso witnesses changes in inmates as he listens
They might have had their freedom taken away by the courts, but inside the Glen Innes Correctional Centre, Mark Dawson tries his best to create a sense of freedom for inmates. The full-time chaplain at the minimum security facility east of Glen Innes has been at the...
Fashionable Chaplaincy
On May 10, Sharna, Chaplain in the Arts Industry held a Fashion Night Of Prayer event for people involved in the Fashion Industry in the lead up to Fashion Week. This event was attended by Fashion professionals, including event staff &...
Workplace Chaplain to Hutchinson Builders
I worked as Contracts Manager at Hutchinson Builders for 11 years and terminated my contracts role there to enter fulltime role as Senior Pastor in August 2013 Upon leaving, my manager ,who isn’t a religious man, suggested...
Call a Chaplain today!
A Chaplain is a trained person who offers care and acceptance to all, regardless of race, gender or cultural background.
Chaplains:
- Listen
- Provide a safe environment for people to share their feelings
- Help people work through life issues
- Are confidential and caring
- Assist in times of crisis
If you would like information on how to place a Chaplain in your organisation please contact us…
Chaplaincy Training
Accredited Chaplaincy Training
Professional Development
Initial Chaplaincy Training
Do you need a supervisor? Do you want to be a Chaplaincy Australia recognised supervisor?
Chaplaincy Australia
wants to help you
impact your community!
Raise up Chaplains
and stand with
your community on
their worst day.
Upskill your Chaplains
and Pastoral Team
with a one day training course.
(Domestic Violence, Grief and Loss,
Alcohol & Other Drugs, Mental Health)
Chaplaincy Australia
wants to help you
impact your community!
Raise up Chaplains
and stand with
your community on
their worst day.
Upskill your Chaplains
and Pastoral Team
with a one day training course.
(Domestic Violence, Grief and Loss,
Alcohol & Other Drugs, Mental Health)
Chaplains are making a difference to Australian Society - one person at a time.
Chaplaincy Australia is committed to continuing to create even safer places for children and young people, with every local church and everyone who is in ministry being aware of their responsibilities towards protecting children. A part of this commitment is to ensure that all of our Chaplains are appropriately trained for the tasks they perform. SAFER CHURCHES TRAINING is part of this commitment…
1800CHAPLAIN
1800Chaplain is a nationwide toll-free service offering confidential chaplaincy support to all Australians.
Whatever you need – don’t hesitate to call!
SHARE YOUR STORIES
We would love to hear your stories of what you have been up to in chaplaincy – send us the details and a photo or video link and we would love to add it to our site.
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