Support
Chaplaincy
Chaplains offer compassionate help in all situations and support the spiritual life of the University community – but you do not need to belong to a religious group to see a chaplain.
Chaplains are experienced, credentialed, religious workers who are authorised by their faith tradition to provide support and guidance.
Campus contacts
- Phone: (02) 4921 5571
- Monday to Friday between 9am and 3.30pm, at least one chaplain will be available to offer guidance and assistance.
- The chaplaincy centre at Callaghan Campus is located in the V building in room G03.
- Chaplains are also available in theNewcastle City precinct on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday between 9am and 3.30pm.
- Appointments are not necessary unless you wish to see a chaplain of a particular faith.
- Phone: (02) 4348 4036
- A chaplain is usually on campus Tuesday to Friday between 9am and 3.30pm
- Our chaplain's office is located in the Student Support Unit
Faith and spiritual support
Support offered by chaplains includes:
- providing pastoral care, regardless of your religious affiliation
- helping in making life-direction/vocational decisions
- regular study groups
- fostering a life-long exploration in spirituality, both in experience and intellectually
- helping with any situations of religious disrespect
- contributing to community building, equity, justice and peace making on campuses
- offering services as neutral person(s) in reconciliation of conflict
- encouraging interfaith relationships as a way of supporting the holistic development of leadership in students and staff, and to combat ignorance, build shared understanding and build peace
- providing a welcoming, supportive environment where tea and coffee is always available
- Justice of the Peace services
- connections to locally-based religious communities
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.