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Training and Accreditation

The pathway to become a Sports Chaplain is through training & accreditation

Want to know if sports chaplaincy could be for you? Start with Orientation.

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Begin your journey to becoming a Sports Chaplain

Sports Chaplaincy Training

Our Sports Chaplaincy Training is the primary training for those who are intending to become volunteer sports chaplains.

The training provides the framework for Christian pastoral care and wellbeing support in a broad range of sporting communities, along with key skills and information to get the chaplain active in making a difference in the world of sport.

It includes 21 hours of delivered content, with a minimum of 14 hours face-to-face, along with additional reading and video presentations.

 

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Specialised Training

We offer additional training in skills and competencies towards providing specific support within the world of sport.

Our main specialised course is Incident Responder training, which gives information and a straightforward approach towards helping sports through critical incidents that impact the whole sporting community.

You do not need to be an accredited chaplain to complete this training. It consists of 5 hours of face-to-face instruction and skills development.

Other additional training in areas such as Mental Health First Aid and Athlete Wellbeing are organised on demand.

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Accreditation as a Chaplain

SCA’s accreditation is acknowledged across both sport and the church as a mark of trustworthiness in the role of sports chaplain.

If you are seeking accreditation by SCA, there are a number of compliance requirements. It is important that you consider these carefully before applying.

You can find the details of these requirements on the Accreditation page of this website. They include completion of our Sports Chaplaincy Training, and a recommendation from your church minister or pastoral leader that you would be suitable in the role of a chaplain.

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Find a Training Event

Take your next step

Training is run both online and face-to-face across Australia. Check below to find a training course in your city.

Upcoming Orientation sessions

Tuesday, 24 November 2026, at 7:30pm (AEDT) – Online

Orientation sessions will go for approximately 1.5 hours. There is no charge to attend.

You will need to register through our Training Portal here: SCA Training Portal

The Orientation sessions will be displayed under Feature Courses on the home page. Select the Orientation session you wish to attend, and then select [Enrol / Attend]. You will then need to create an account to register, and further instructions will be provided by selecting [Commence / Register].

Sports Chaplaincy Training

There will be an online sports chaplaincy training

Commencing Monday, 19 October 2026, at 7:00pm (AEDT)

And then each Monday for 7 weeks until 30 November. Each session will go for 2 hours.

The cost for this training is $330 (incl.GST).

Register here: Sports Chaplaincy Training – Commencing 19 October 2026

There will be an in-person sports chaplaincy training in

Brisbane City (277 Elizabeth Street)

Over 3 days, Thursday to Saturday, 21-23 January, 9:00am to 5:00pm each day

The cost for this training is $330 (incl.GST).

Register here: Sports Chaplaincy Training – Brisbane 21-23 January 2027

There will be an online sports chaplaincy training

Commencing Tuesday, 9 February 2027, at 7:00pm (AEDT)

And then each Tuesday for 7 weeks until 23 March. Each session will go for 2 hours.

The cost for this training is $330 (incl.GST).

Register here: Sports Chaplaincy Training – Commencing 9 February 2027

If you are not available on the dates above, please complete the form below to let us know that you are interested in sports chaplaincy training.

NOTE: We are in the process of implementing an online Learning Management System to allow completion of the majority of our training at your own pace. There will still be about 7 hours of instructor led training (either in-person or online) to complete following the self-paced components.

You may prefer to wait for this system to be up and running. We are currently planning for early 2027.

Let us know that you are interested in completing our training

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