Exploring current issues facing spiritual care in our local context

30 September 2025

Attend a face-to-face gathering in Adelaide for chaplains, spiritual care practitioners, supervisors, and pastoral care providers. The event focuses on professional input, discussion, and networking opportunities. Open to all with an interest in our field.

Forest Therapy: Biophilia Research for Spiritual Care

03 October 2025

Forest therapy, or “Shinrin-yoku” (forest bathing), originated in Japan in the 1980s as a response to the increasing stress and urbanization of modern life. The practice involves immersing oneself in a forest environment, engaging the senses to experience the natural world fully. Over time, scientific research has supported the benefits of this practice, linking it to improved mental and physical health. The concept of biophilia—the innate human connection to nature—underpins forest therapy. Exploring the latest research in Forest Therapy, this webinar introduces you to some Forest Therapy interventions, offering a unique and enriching way to enhance your spiritual care pracitce and interventions. Recognised by the Australian Counselling Association, Forest Therapy Victoria’s PD workshops are designed to be both informative and restorative.

The journey of dementia and the role of Spiritual Care

17 October 2025

Dementia is the term used to describe the symptoms of a large group of illnesses which cause a progressive decline in a person’s functioning. In this webinar, Carmen will briefly address an understanding of dementia and the consequences of damage to the brain. She will deal with communication techniques to encourage and support those with dementia. She will then look at how Spiritual Care Practitioners can adapt their skills and knowledge to best address these needs, and practice self care in the process.

Reflective Believing: a new way of speaking about an old art

31 October 2025

Learnings from the frontline: Insights from Ambulance Chaplaincy for multi-sector Spiritual Care

14 November 2025

In this webinar, Paul will share learnings from 20 years on the front line as a chaplain with NSW Ambulance.  Ambulance staff regularly dealt with events that challenged their world view, and staff deal with a lot of death and dying.  Working with people whose"bucket was full, and it tipped over" from a combination of professional and personal stress, Paul's frontline work has been with first responders, call centre staff and the publicThis multifaceted view and key insights can be translated into many sectors of Spiritual Care. "Society often talks about physical and mental health, but spiritual health doesn't get talked about a lot." 

The Wellbeing Science Behind Spiritual Care

28 November 2025

This professional development session explores the evidence-based wellbeing science behind spiritual care and its effectiveness in supporting mental and emotional wellbeing. Drawing from wellbeing science, positive psychology and neuroscience, this session equips participants with a scientific foundation to advocate for spiritual care as a legitimate and essential component of holistic wellbeing. Whether you work in health, education, or community settings, you'll walk away with tools and language to advocate and integrate this approach into your practice with clarity and confidence.

Spiritual Care Week

10 September 2025

1925 was a year of beginnings in the field of Spiritual Care.

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Best of Care Award

10 September 2025

The Pastoral and Spiritual Care Department at North Canberra Hospital won the Best of Care award for best team at our recent conference.

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Editorial

10 September 2025

It has been so inspiring being part of the incredible growth in Spiritual Care Australia.

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Strategic Plan

10 September 2025

Spiritual Care is at a critical juncture in Australia. As the peak body for Spiritual Care Practitioners in Australia, we are committed to ensuring all people and communities living in Australia have access to meaningful, individual, and safe spiritual care. 

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Group Viewings of Recorded CPDs

10 September 2025

To share the content in group viewings, please use the form at  https://www.spiritualcareaustralia.org.au/events/shop/

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Conference Videos

10 September 2025

Videos of each of the keynotes have been edited and uploaded. They are available for purchase for $50 each through our Vimeo platform for those who were unable to attend.

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Editorial

20 August 2025

Spiritual Care Australia’s 2025 Conference offered a wonderful opportunity for so many practitioners and other aligned members to gather and celebrate the richness of spiritual care in Australia. We were treated to Professor John Swinton’s wisdom and wit over the three days we were together In June, enjoying the delights of Bendigo. Our conference also featured many other presenters and panels, exploring the spread of themes and learnings of interest to our profession.

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Best of Care Award

20 August 2025

Profile Rohan Souter At the recent Spiritual Care Australia National Conference, Rohan Souter Bendigo Health’s Spiritual Care Practitioner in Mental Health, was awarded  “Best Of Care”  as the outstanding Spiritual Care Practitioner for 2025.

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Strategic plan

20 August 2025

Spiritual Care is at a critical juncture in Australia. As the peak body for Spiritual Care Practitioners in Australia, we are committed to ensuring all people and communities living in Australia have access to meaningful, individual, and safe spiritual care. 

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01 March 2024

SCA News Archive now available

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