Victorian State Leader
Pastor Mark Penny
Office Details
Please Contact the
Victorian State office for
details regarding Chaplaincy in VIC
Phone: 0416 234 747
Regional Chaplains
Our Network is supported by a fantastic group of Regional Chaplains located in each of the designated regions in VIC. Our Regional Chaplains are all active in Chaplaincy ministry and they are there to provide face to face support and encouragement to each of our Network Members.
Mental Health First Aid Courses
Learn skills and gain confidence to assist friends, family and co-workers experiencing mental health problems.
Mental health first aid is the help provided to a person who is developing
a mental health problem, experiencing a worsening of a mental health problem or in a mental health crisis. The first aid is given until the appropriate professional help is received or the crisis resolves.
This 2-day course will be faciliated by Pastor Ralph Estherby (National Director CA) who is has wide experience in offering assistance to individuals in need of Mental Health support.
This is a great professional development opportunity for chaplains and for members of the public who want to be able to render appropriate assistance.
$150 for CA Members or ACC Pastors
$250 for non members
Course Details
Compass Church
Virginia Park, 5B South Drive
Bentleigh East 3165
(off East Boundary Road)
7th – 8th July 2023
Chaplaincy Australia VIC Office
Our Chaplaincy network across VIC is growing in size, influence and effectiveness. We are excited that you are considering becoming a part of it. To apply to become a Chaplain or a Chaplaincy Associate in VIC please visit the accreditations page of our website…
If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact the VIC Chaplaincy office.
Contact the Victorian Team
If you are living in VIC and are interested in exploring chaplaincy or if you are interested in training opportunities, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Update from our National Director
Accreditation Process
Our Chaplaincy network across VIC is growing in size, influence and effectiveness. We are excited that you are considering becoming a part of it. To apply to become a Chaplain or a Chaplaincy Associate please complete our online application form from our Accreditations page.
If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact the National Accreditations Secretary [email protected].
Network Support
Our aim is to care for people at their point of need, by communicating the love of Christ in a compassionate and practical way. Equipped with theological training and skills in pastoral care, chaplains minister to people facing deeply distressing and traumatic situations, enabling them to better cope with periods of instability.
If you are interested in becoming a Chaplain then we would love to assist you in your journey. If it is training that you require, Chaplaincy Australia in partnership with Alphacrucis College (AC) can provide you with Chaplaincy specific training that will equip you for this ministry.
If you are already a Chaplain and active within your community but looking for a Network of Chaplains to connect with then please make contact with your State office.
We are committed to supporting you through:
- Ongoing support and encouragement through connection with a Regional Chaplain
- Regular professional development days
- Annual Chaplaincy Conference
- Facilitation of mandatory supervision
- Opportunity to train up and be deployed as part of our Disaster Response Teams