CHAPLAINCY AUSTRALIA
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Chaplaincy Australia is the ACC's 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
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WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Growing network touching our largest state. Wide open spaces and options
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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
Wherever there are groups of people, there is a great opportunity for a Chaplain to be!
Chaplaincy Australia is a department of the Australian Christian Churches (AOG) and comprises of a …
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 …
Update from our National Director
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]


NSW Chaplaincy Conference 2021
(2020 Conference postponed due to COVID19 – sorry!)
REGISTER TODAY!
When: Thursday 2nd Sept (evening) and Friday 3rd Sept
Additional Professional Development Workshops available Thursday 2nd and Saturday 5th
Where: CROWNE PLAZA TERRIGAL – Our exciting new venue!
Chaplain's Stories
Ambulance chaplains – there when it counts!
Brett Cobby is a NSW Ambulance Chaplain, based in the Hunter Region. “There are many aspects to this voluntary role,” Brett said. “The support that an Ambulance Chaplain provides could mean attending the scene of an incident to help Paramedics, victims, family members...
Gary Ring – 15 years service medal – Prison Chaplaincy
Congratulations to Gary Ring for receiving his 15 year service medal!! Pastor Gary Ring recently received his 15 year service medal for his work at Long Bay Correctional Service Facility. Gary is one of longest serving chaplains and he is a credit to the Lord and to...
Filling more than shopping baskets
Bill Glover is a newly accredited Chaplain who has started work with a local community group that is providing low cost food to people in need. As the chaplain, Bill meets with all the clients of the service and is involved with screening and assisting to identify...
School Chaplains…Right Where They Need To Be…
Laura Douglas shares the reason for her passion and the joy she has found as a school chaplain. "As Chaplain at Windsor High I just love being around young people, I love connecting one on one with them and having 'deep' conversations about how they are doing....
Prison Chaplains Witness Real Freedom…
Our prision chaplains regularly share incredible stories of hope and restoration - Corrective service establishments are populated by individuals who have reached the end of themselves and the end of their options. They are held within strict limits and...
Military Chaplains Make A Difference
In all three services across the country we now have men and women serving the members of the ADF and their families... Her hands were shaking and her eyes refused to leave the ground, there was something that she wanted to say but she did not know how...

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


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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.

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