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

Callaghan
  • At least one chaplain will be available to offer guidance and assistance Monday to Friday 10am-3pm. Please note these standard hours may vary,  so if you 'd like to speak to someone outside of these hours please contact the Chaplaincy Centre on +61 2 4921 5571 for availability.
  • For individual chaplain hours, please refer to our Meet the Chaplains page.
  • The Chaplaincy Centre at Callaghan Campus is located in the Griffith Duncan (V) Building across from Wabi Sabi cafe, in room G03.
  • Appointments are not necessary unless you wish to see a chaplain of a particular faith.
Central Coast Campus - Gosford
  • A chaplain is available at our Gosford campus on Wednesdays 10am-3pm
  • Our Gosford based chaplain can be contacted via the front reception desk

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 unbiased 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

Calendar of cultural and religious dates

You can view the 2025 calendar of cultural and religious dates on the Australian Government website.