Excellence Through Training

It is a critical operational objective of Chaplaincy Australia to provide our communities with well trained operatives. 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 and Crisis Co-ordination is required and a Chaplain to a professional sporting environment like the AFL where diverse communicative and ministerial skills are necessary. Two different forms of Chaplaincy with some cross-over yet distinctives that make for alternative training.

Different Chaplaincy governing bodies place different training demands upon their operatives. It is the aim of Chaplaincy Australia not to re-invent the wheel, and, where possible, work along-side these governing bodies to promote their training. We shall also provide our operatives with other general and specialist training on a regular basis. 

Training Dates & Times

Certificate IV in Christian Chaplaincy & Pastoral Care

VIC Course 6 - Ringwood

Venue: Maroondah City Church, Wonga Rd, Warranwood, VIC

(VICC6 – 1) Intensive 1: 6 – 8 May 2010

(VICC6 – 2) Intensive 2: 15 – 17 July 2010

(VICC6 – 3) Intensive 3: 16 – 18 September 2010

(VICC6 – 4) Intensive 4: 11 – 13 November 2010

(VICC6 – 5) Intensive 5: 3 – 5 February 2011

NSW Course 10 - Newcastle

Venue: Newcastle Christian Centre, 85 Tudor Street, Hamilton, NSW

(NSWC10 - 1) Intensive 1: 20 – 22 May 2010

(NSWC10 - 2) Intensive 2: 15 – 17 July 2010

(NSWC10 - 3) Intensive 3: 9 – 11 September 2010

(NSWC10 - 4) Intensive 4: 18 – 20 November 2010

(NSWC10 - 5) Intensive 5: 20 – 22 January 2011

NSW Course 11 - Burwood

Venue: Hillsong Burwood Extension, 96-98 Tennyson Road, Mortlake, NSW

(NSWC11 - 1) Intensive 1: 3 – 5 June 2010

(NSWC11 - 2) Intensive 2: 29 – 31 July 2010

(NSWC11 - 3) Intensive 3: 7 – 9 October 2010

(NSWC11 - 4) Intensive 4: 2 – 4 December 2010

(NSWC11 - 5) Intensive 5: 10 – 12 February 2011

WA Course 1 – Perth

Venue: Harvest West Bible College, 79 Robinson Ave, Belmont, WA

(WAC1 – 1) Intensive 1: 1 – 3 July 2010

(WAC1 – 2) Intensive 2: 30 September – 2 October 2010

(WAC1 – 3) Intensive 3: 11 – 13 November 2010

(WAC1 – 4) Intensive 4: 27 – 29 January 2011

(WAC1 – 5) Intensive 5: 7 – 9 April 2011

NSW Course 12 – Coffs Harbour

Venue: LifeHouse Church, 25 Alison St, Coffs Harbour, NSW

(NSWC12 - 1) Intensive 1: 22 – 24 July 2010

(NSWC12 - 2) Intensive 2: 23 – 25 September 2010

(NSWC12 - 3) Intensive 3: 25 – 27 November 2010

(NSWC12 - 4) Intensive 4: 27 – 29 January 2011

(NSWC12 - 5) Intensive 5: 24 – 26 March 2011

QLD Course 3 – Nth Queensland

Venue: Abundant Life Centre, 133 Walsh St, Mareeba, QLD

(QLDC3 – 1) Intensive 1: 22 – 24 July 2010

(QLDC3 – 2) Intensive 2: 30 September – 2 October 2010

(QLDC3 – 3) Intensive 3: 2 – 4 December 2010

(QLDC3 – 4) Intensive 4: 17 – 19 February 2011

(QLDC3 – 5) Intensive 5: 19 – 21 May 2011

VICTORIA Course 4 - Ringwood

Venue: Maroondah City Church, Wonga Rd, Warranwood, VIC

(VICC4 - 1) Intensive 1: 3 – 5 September 2009

(VICC4 - 2) Intensive 2: 5 – 7 November 2009

(VICC4 - 3) Intensive 3: 11 – 13 February 2010

(VICC4 - 4) Intensive 4: 15 – 17 April 2010

(VICC4 - 5) Intensive 5: 24 – 26 June 2010

NSW Course 6 - Vineyard

Venue: Hawkesbury Church, Cnr Brennan’s Dam Rd & Windsor Rd, Vineyard, NSW

(NSWC6 - 1) Intensive 1: 8 - 10 October 2009

(NSWC6 - 2) Intensive 2: 3 - 5 December 2009

(NSWC6 - 3) Intensive 3: 4 - 6 February 2010

(NSWC6 - 4) Intensive 4: 8 - 10 April 2010

(NSWC6 - 5) Intensive 5: 10 - 12 June 2010

NSW Course 8 - Dubbo

Venue: Christian Community Centre, 51 Sheraton Road, Dubbo, NSW

(NSWC8 - 1) Intensive 1: 15 – 17 October 2009

(NSWC8 - 2) Intensive 2: 18 – 20 February 2010

(NSWC8 - 3) Intensive 3: 13 – 15 May 2010

(NSWC8 - 4) Intensive 4: 29 – 31 July 2010

(NSWC8 - 5) Intensive 5: 7 – 9 October 2010

New Zealand North Course 1 - Auckland

Address: Alphacrucis, 60 Rockfield Rd, Penrose, Auckland NZ

(NZNC1 - 1) Intensive 1: 29 – 31 Oct 2009

(NZNC1 - 2) Intensive 2: 28 – 30 Jan 2010

(NZNC1 - 3) Intensive 3: 22 – 24 April 2010

(NZNC1 - 4) Intensive 4: 15 – 17 July 2010

(NZNC1 - 5) Intensive 5: 16 – 18 Sept 2010

VICTORIA Course 5 – Ringwood

Venue: Maroondah City Church, Wonga Rd, Warranwood, VIC

(VICC5 - 1) Intensive 1: 4 – 6 Feb 2010

(VICC5 - 2) Intensive 2: 29 April – 1 May 2010

(VICC5 - 3) Intensive 3: 1 – 3 July 2010

(VICC5 - 4) Intensive 4: 2 – 4 September 2010

(VICC5 - 5) Intensive 5: 28 – 30 October 2010

ACT Course 3 - Charnwood

Venue: Canberra CLC, 46 Lhotski St, Charnwood, ACT

(ACTC3 - 1) Intensive 1: 18– 20 February 2010

(ACTC3 - 2) Intensive 2: 8 – 10 April 2010

(ACTC3 - 3) Intensive 3: 3 – 5 June 2010

(ACTC3 - 4) Intensive 4: 22 – 24 July 2010

(ACTC3 - 5) Intensive 5: 21 – 23 October 2010

(ACTC3 - 6) Intensive 6: 9 – 11 December 2010

South Australia Course 1 - Reynella

Venue: Edge Church, 255 Old South Road Reynella, SA

(SAC1 - 1) Intensive 1: 25 – 27 February 2010

(SAC1 - 2) Intensive 2: 6 - 8 May 2010

(SAC1 - 3) Intensive 3: 1 – 3 July 2010

(SAC1 - 4) Intensive 4: 23 – 25 September 2010

(SAC1 - 5) Intensive 5: 25 – 27 November 2010

NSW Course 9 – Wollongong

Venue: Lighthouse Church, 1 Railway Station Square, Wollongong, NSW

(NSWC9 - 1) Intensive 1: 4 – 6 March 2010

(NSWC9 - 2) Intensive 2: 29 April – 1 May 2010

(NSWC9 - 3) Intensive 3: 24 – 26 June 2010

(NSWC9 - 4) Intensive 4: 9 – 11 September 2010

(NSWC9 - 5) Intensive 5: 18 – 20 November 2010

NSW Course 13 – Chatswood

Venue: North Shore Christian Centre, 175 Lower Gibbes Street, Chatswood, NSW

(NSWC13 - 1) Intensive 1: 8 – 10 April 2010

(NSWC13 - 2) Intensive 2: 17 – 19 June 2010

(NSWC13 - 3) Intensive 3: 2 – 4 September 2010

(NSWC13 - 4) Intensive 4: 4 – 6 November 2010

(NSWC13 - 5) Intensive 5: 3 – 5 February 2011

Chaplaincy Essentials

Offered in partnership with Alphacrucis College

NSW Course 10 – Cessnock

Venue: Hope Valley Christian Church, 9 Hall St, Cessnock, NSW

(NSWE10-1) Intensive 1: 24 – 26 June 2010

(NSWE10-2) Intensive 2: 10 – 12 February 2011

NSW Course 11 – Alphacrucis

Venue: Alphacrucis College, 40 Hector St, Chester Hill, NSW

(NSWE11 - 1) Intensive 1: 15 – 17 July 2010

(NSWE11 - 2) Intensive 2: 10 – 12 March 2011

NSW Course 6 - Newcastle

Venue: Macquarie Life Church, Cnr Macquarie & Wentworth Rd, Cardiff, NSW

(NSWE6 - 1) Intensive 1: 4 - 6 March 2010

(NSWE6 - 2) Intensive 2: 4 - 6 November 2010

NSW Course 7 - Alphacrucis

Venue: Alphacrucis College, 40 Hector St, Chester Hill, NSW

(NSWE7 - 1) Intensive 1: 29 - 31 October 2009

(NSWE7 - 2) Intensive 2: 17 - 19 June 2010

Recommended Chaplaincy Australia Training Courses

Chaplaincy Essentials

This is a new fully accredited course offered in partnership with Southern Cross College.  It involves 2 x 3day Intensives usually spaced at least 6 months apart.  We are very keen to hear from churches who would be willing to host a course - minimum number of students required is 12

Certificate IV in Christian Chaplaincy & Pastoral Care

This is a new fully accredited course offered in partnership with The Salvation Army Booth College.  It involves 5 x 3 day Intensives usually spaced 8 - 10 weeks apart.  We are very keen to hear from churches who would be willing to host a course - minimum number of students required is 14

Other Recommended Training Courses

CPE – Clinical Pastoral Education

Many of the larger Hospitals in Australia offer this course.
Contact Details:
Royal Melbourne Hospital - 03 9342 7000
Jenny Wegener (Chaplain) – 03 9342 7556
Mercy for Women - 03 9270 2222 Westmead Hospital - Contact CPE Centre Director Rev. Morris Key (02) 9845 5693