What is a chaplain?
A chaplain is a person who, in their capacity as a member of a religious organisation, provides pastoral care to people in need.
The Anglican Church supports chaplains in a variety of contexts, including Health and Aged Care, Schools, Tertiary education, and prison.
If you are looking for prayer, care and support for yourself or a loved one, please use the links below to find a chaplain in the appropriate context, or contact your local parish.
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Chaplains' coordinatorStephen’s calling is to be in ministry with people who are on the edges. Most people he talks to in hospital are not churchgoers, but they are asking spiritual questions about who God is. Health and aged care chaplaincyThe Anglican Church in Melbourne is a leader in the area of chaplaincy through the appointment of well trained and supported chaplains in hospitals.
Prison chaplaincyAnglican chaplains work closely with chaplains from other denominations and faiths to form a Chaplaincy Team which ministers to the spiritual needs of prisoners throughout the State's fourteen prisons and Youth Justice centres. School chaplaincyA chaplain is a value add for every school community and a key part of the school welfare team. Tertiary chaplaincyThe Anglican Church has links with various tertiary institutions within the Diocese of Melbourne.
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