Chaplains

Chaplains in schools; who they are, what they do, and how they get placed; often cause confusion for the school community. Importantly, the decision to engage a Chaplain – or a Pastoral Support Worker as they are now called – rests with the Governing Council.

Below are some resources to help you navigate this issue.

For more information, visit the Schools Ministry Group website or the National School Chaplaincy Association website.

Religious Activities in Government Schools			National School Chaplaincy Program: Guidelines			Project Agreement for the National School Chaplaincy Programme
	The DECD document which governs religious activities in government schools.Updated 16/02/15			Frequently Asked Questions about the National School Chaplaincy Program.			The National School Chaplaincy Programme for 2015-2015.

School Post: Faith Group Volunteers in Government Schools			School Post: National School Chaplaincy Program			School Post: Chaplains in Schools
	A story about the National School Chaplaincy Program at its inception in 2007.			A story discussing the findings of the National School Chaplaincy Program Discussion Paper.			An article detailing the two current Chaplaincy programs.