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Chaplains are available to journey with you taking into account the whole person:  intellectual, social, physical and spiritual.

We offer a free and confidential personal and spiritual assistance at both an individual and corporate level.

We offer spiritual counselling, prayer and meditation groups, religious education, and workshops on a variety of topics in order to support the faith development of the campus community.

Chaplains offer spiritual support by:

  • Being available at critical moments to facilitate your personal and spiritual growth
  • Providing personal counselling, emphasising spiritual wisdom and faith perspectives for coping, healing and reconciliation
  • Providing a Chaplain to attend the specific needs of any faith community
  • Providing personal support regardless of faith tradition
  • Connecting individuals with appropriate groups for support in your religious tradition or spiritual interests

Chaplains may also:

  • Facilitate discussion groups on a wide variety of theological, ethical and justice-related concerns
  • Offer opportunities for learning about different world religions and enhancing your own spiritual practices through visiting lectures and public forums on topical issues
  • Provide advice and assistance to the campus community at times of celebration mourning and transition
  • Encourage and nurture the development of a sense of shared community as appropriate
  • Create an environment of multi-faith respect and cooperation