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

NSW Course 9 - Wollongong

Address:  Lighthouse Church, 1 Railway Station Square, Wollongong

(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 - North Shore

Address:  North Shore Christian Centre, 175 Lower Gibbes Street, Chatswood

(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

NSW Course 4 - Vineyard

Address:  Hawkesbury Church, Cnr Brennan's Dam Rd & Windsor Rd Vineyard NSW

(NSWC4-1) Intensive 1:  28 - 30 May 2009

(NSWC4-2) Intensive 2:  30 & 31 July, 1 August 2009

(NSWC4-3) Intensive 3:  24 - 26 September 2009

(NSWC4-4) Intensive 4:  19 - 21 November 2009

(NSWC4-5) Intensive 5:  28 - 30 January 2010

NSW Course 5 - Hillsong

Address:  Hillsong Church

(NSWC5-1) Intensive 1:  25 - 27 June 2009

(NSWC5-2) Intensive 2:  3 - 5 September 2009

(NSWC5-3) Intensive 3:  12 - 14 November 2009

(NSWC5-4) Intensive 4:  21 - 23 January 2010

(NSWC5-5) Intensive 5:  25 - 27 March 2010

NSW Course 6 - Vineyard

Address:  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 7 - Newcastle

Address:  Newcastle Christian Centre, 85 Tudor Street Hamilton

(NSWC7-1) Intensive 1:  16 - 18 July 2009

(NSWC7-2) Intensive 2:  10 - 12 September 2009

(NSWC7-3) Intensive 3:  26 - 28 November 2009

(NSWC7-4) Intensive 4:  21 - 23 January 2010

(NSWC7-5) Intensive 5:  18 - 20 March 2010

NSW Course 8 - Dubbo

Address:  Christian Community Centre, 51 Sheraton Road Dubbo

(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

NSW Course 10 - Newcastle

Address:  Newcastle Christian Centre, 85 Tudor Street, Hamilton

(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 12 - Coffs Harbour

Address:  LifeHouse Church, 25 Alison St, Coffs Harbour

(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

QUEENSLAND Course 1 - Brisbane

Address:  Brisbane City Care - Counselling & Community Centre

First Floor 170 Alfred St Fortitude Valley

(QLDC1-1) Intensive 1:  6 - 8 August 2009

(QLDC1-2) Intensive 2:  1 - 3 October 2009

(QLDC1-3) Intensive 3:  19 - 21 November 2009

(QLDC1-4) Intensive 4:  11 - 13 February 2010

(QLDC1-5) Intensive 5:  15 - 17 April 2010

QUEENSLAND Course 2 - Brisbane

Address:  Brisbane City Care - Counselling & Community Centre

First Floor 170 Alfred St, Fortitude Valley

(QLDC2-1) Intensive 1:  11 - 13 March 2010

(QLDC2-2) Intensive 2:  6 - 8 May 2010

(QLDC2-3) Intensive 3:  8 - 10 July 2010

(QLDC2-4) Intensive 4:  2 - 4 September 2010

(QLDC2-5) Intensive 5:  11 - 13 November 2010

VICTORIA Course 4 - Ringwood

Address:  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

ACT Course 3 - Charnwood

Address:  Canberra CLC, 46 Lhotski St, Charnwood

(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

Address: 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

New Zealand 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        

Chaplaincy Essentials

Offered in partnership with Alphacrucis College

NSW Course 6 - Newcastle

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

Contact Details:
CA National Training Director:  Rev. Craig Maher                              
Phone: (02) 4721 2871
Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it  

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

Contact Details:
CA National Training Director:  Rev. Craig Maher                              
Phone: (02) 4721 2871
Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

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