All Chaplaincy Australia Members are required to:
• Be a committed Christian who holds to the Apostles Creed and the doctrines held by their relevant denomination.
• Maintain the highest ethical standards in their own personal life.
• Be personally accountable for their professional conduct to their employing authority and/or Church authority.
• Maintain the highest standards of professional competence and integrity in the pastoral, spiritual and religious care of recipients.
• Exercise the greatest sensitivity and discretion in matters of confidentiality, privacy and respect for others.
• Continue to undertake professional development, enhancing their chaplaincy skills – including attendance at Chaplaincy Australia Conferences and regional meetings.
• Co-operate fully with industry professionals, Chaplaincy colleagues and representatives of the Church in providing holistic care to others.
• Respect at all times the religious faith, practice and belief systems of clients.
• Provide for the appropriate pastoral, spiritual and religious services required by recipients.
• Ensure that no personal action or omission, within their own area of responsibility, is contrary to the highest standards of care or to the welfare of recipients.
• Be an active member of a local Church fellowship.
• Meet with their Senior Minister (or their appointee) periodically to discuss their ministry and to ensure
that accountability and encouragement is being received.
• Engage in regular mentoring/supervision that contributes to your own personal, spiritual and professional development.
