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New training for Aged Care Chaplains

in Queensland Synod News 11/12/2005 798 Views

Synod Chaplaincy Coordinator Graeme Adsett and Course Coordinator Rev Jan Chalmers
A $6000 grant form the UC Foundation has enabled the Chaplaincy Commission to assist a Blue Care chaplaincy pilot project providing professional development for chaplains and pastoral Carers in ministry in aged care.

An Introduction to Aged Care Ministry (Residential and Community) Course, based on the Certificate III in Aged Care Work, will be available in 2006. The material accommodates the area of chaplaincy and pastoral care as well as biblical, theological and chaplaincy articles.

Each participant will be provided with a comprehensive learning guide for each Unit of Competency, and will be given the opportunity to be involved in Aged Care Ministry. Assessment is part of the completion of each Unit of Competency.

The course will commence on 30 January 2006. Persons who live outside the Brisbane area can be accommodated.

Information and application forms can be obtained from the course coordinator Rev Jan Chalmers at Blue Care by phone 0415 487 825 or by email j.chalmers@bluecare.org.au

Photo : Synod Chaplaincy Coordinator Graeme Adsett and Course Coordinator Rev Jan Chalmers

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