Thriving people create thriving, healthy communities.
Our trained chaplains know how to listen and respond in every circumstance.
Sports Chaplaincy Australia has commenced operating under a new structure.
While the name has stayed the same, we have a new ABN and a new Board.
There may be a few glitches interacting with this website while we finalise things …
… but where we are sharing the heart of what we do and why we do it – that remains the same.
The power of being present in every season.
Thriving clubs create safe spaces for people to grow, learn, and build relationships.
We are invested in supporting clubs to create positive, healthy, value-based culture.
Thriving communities create places where each person feels supported, valued, and encouraged in all that they do – on and off the field.
Support when you need it most.
There will be times when your community is rocked. Having a chaplain means you have the support and tools to deal with all that life throws at you.
Training and equipping sport chaplains for 40 years.
SCA is on a mission to train and equip sports chaplains to be present in every season.
Sports Chaplaincy Australia is a national network of volunteer chaplains who serve local and elite sporting communities and communities around Australia. Our accredited chaplains are trained to provide appropriate care to individuals, the organisation, and the community in all seasons of life.
We work with several partners in specialised contexts and locations – including Motorsport Ministries, Life Saving Chaplaincy Australia, Australian Racing Christian Chaplaincy, and SportsCARE (WA).
SCA is invested in assisting sports communities in building healthy communities that support the whole person – on and off the field.
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chaplains around Australia
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sporting communities around Australia
04 October 2023
Meet Terry Dorrington: SCA Long Game Series
At Sports Chaplaincy Australia, we believe in the power of playing the ‘long game’. To inspire you, we want to share with you some stories of how far…
Accredited ‘Chappies’ in High Demand
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Unlocking the Power of Chaplaincy and Wellbeing with a VIP Tour Inside the Penrith Panthers Facility
Sports Chaplaincy Australia recently took a group of supporters on a VIP tour of the legendary, multi-NRL Grand Final winning Penrith Panthers club rooms and training facilities. Led…
We’re present in over 500 clubs across Australia.
Join the growing network of clubs that are supporting their community through sports chaplaincy.
Partner with us
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Start your chaplaincy journey
Ready to make a difference in your community? Find out what’s involved in becoming a sports chaplain, and register for our upcoming training events.
Acknowledgement
of Country
Sports Chaplaincy Australia acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we live, play, and serve. We pay deep respect to Elders past, present and future. We also acknowledge the unique and significant role God has bestowed upon our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the first peoples in Australia. Together, we celebrate the culture, creativity, spirituality, stewardship and resilience of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people over time – and today.