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    Chaplaincy

    Chaplains provide personal, spiritual, and religious support and well-being to students from all cultural and religious backgrounds. We seek to help students from all cultural and religious backgrounds know this and grow in who they are.

    Griffith Chaplaincy offers one-on-one support, providing opportunities to grow spiritually. They also offer regular connection-building events and the celebration of significant religious festivals

    Chaplains are interested in your growth and wholeness, whether it is spiritual or not. They are a great place to simply talk and find support. Your beliefs will always be respected.

    To get spiritual insight to support your journey, resources to help you grow and details on upcoming events, join our email list.

    The chaplains have no personal agendas to push; they are there to provide a safe place to just be you and let out whatever needs to come out, regardless of the challenges you’re going through.
    — Griffith student

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    About Chaplaincy

    Griffith Chaplains understand that:

    • Everyone hits tough times. Whatever you are facing, Chaplains are an open and non-judgemental space to talk through what is on your mind and heart. No religion required.
    • Everyone is spiritual. No one has it figured out. Chaplains are trained to help you explore the spiritual questions, hopes, doubts, and longings that you might have, regardless of your religious background.
    • Everyone needs to belong. Chaplains provide opportunities to connect with a wide range of religious and non-religious groups on and off campus to help you build community and discover belonging.

    Chaplains are trained to listen to what you have to say, and they'll be able to either help you out themselves, or know where to send you to get things sorted.

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    Is it about religion?

    Chaplains are here for everyone, no religion required.

    However, if you are looking for religious support, chaplains can offer you spiritual direction, prayer and other rituals or point you to someone who is conversant with your religious tradition to help you in this.

    Chaplaincy is a safe place to talk through any questions or doubts you might have about faith or to start a conversation around a negative religious experience you may have had.

    Upcoming events

    Each year, Griffith University joins with its Hindu students to celebrate one of the biggest Hindu festivals, Diwali, or as many know it, the Festival of Light.

    Diwali is a celebration of the victory of light over darkness, truth over falsehood, and good over evil. Join us for a night of Food (prasad), singing, prayers and celebrations.

    All students are welcome. Registration is essential.

    Register here

    Come and fill up on a free feed of pancakes cooked by a local faith group and powered by Griffith Chaplaincy. Pancake Breakfasts run every week during the trimester from Week 2 at our Brisbane and Logan campuses.

    Brisbane City (South Bank): Wednesdays 11:30am–12:30pm near S03

    Brisbane South (Nathan): Thursdays 9–10am on the Goanna Green (N16)

    Logan: Tuesdays 9–10am by the student lounge  (L04)

    No registration required.

    Connecting cultures, growing community. A regular free dinner at Gold Coast and Brisbane South (Nathan) to support international students build connections and discover new friends. All students welcome.

    Gold Coast: Fortnightly on Mondays during trimester at 6pm in the Sky Lounge (G11_4.28).

    Brisbane South (Nathan): Fortnightly on Mondays during trimester at 6pm at the Multi-Faith Centre (N35)

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    A monthly opportunity at Gold Coast and Brisbane South (Nathan) to offer prayers, pay respects and seek blessings for all future endeavours. A great opportunity to also connect with other Hindu students at the University.

    Brisbane South (Nathan): First Wednesday of every month at 6:30 pm at the Multi-Faith Centre (N35).

    Gold Coast: Trimester 2 dates: Tuesday 21 July, Tuesday 18 August, Wednesday 9 Sept, Wednesday 7 October from  6:30pm at the Sky Lounge (G11_4.28).

    Register

    Join in Friday prayers with other Muslim students and staff. This event is run by the Griffith University Muslim student association.

    Brisbane South (Nathan): Fridays from 1pm at the Multi-Faith Centre (N35).

    No registration required.

    Chaplaincy resources

    Find the right faith group How to find a faith group that fits you and avoid groups that may not be healthy Find religious group
    Cultural diversity calendar See when events of cultural and spiritual significance. Printable calendar
    QFCC Faight and Food Guide A handy guide to the dietary requirements of various religious groups. Faith and Food Guide
    Embracing Mlutifaith Perspectives Discover how Griffith Chaplaincy fosters diversity and multi-faith perspectives. Chaplaincy at Griffith

    Frequently asked questions

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    Answer

    Prayer rooms are located at:

    • Gold Coast: G01 (academic 1) room 2.31. Operating 5am - 7pm daily.
    • Gold Coast: G52 (international building) ground floor. Open 5am - 7pm daily.
    • Brisbane South (Nathan): N35 (Multi Faith Centre) room 1.01. Operating 5am - 7pm daily.
    • Logan: L08_2.31-33 (academic 2 building). Operating 8am - 7pm daily.
    • Brisbane City (South Bank): *Please note - These are not a Griffith facility. TAFE campus block C (Ernest Street ground floor). Open Mon-Sat: 7am - 9pm.
    • Brisbane South (Mt Gravatt): M14 (international building) room 4.19. See security for access as building is locked. 

    Answer

    Yes. Chaplaincy is a free and confidential service. 

    Visit the Chaplaincy site for more details on talking with a chaplain.

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    Yes. There are chaplains available on campus. Visit Chaplaincy for more information or to book an appointment.

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    Our chaplaincy service is a multi-faith chaplaincy service. Our chaplains' aim is to support you and your spiritual growth no matter what faith background you come from, or even if you have no faith background. 

    Looking to connect with other students of your faith? Considering joining a religious club?

    Considering joining a religious club? Explore Griffith Clubs to connect with others and make the most of university life. Find the right club for you.

    Discover local religious communities

    Online Health and Wellness Centre

    Griffith's Online Health and Wellness Centre is a portal designed to increase student awareness and understanding of mental health concerns. Here you can learn tips for promoting better health and wellbeing such as living a healthy lifestyle, engaging in meaningful social activity, feeling safe, stable and secure, and looking after your mental wellness. 

    Visit the Online Health and Wellness Centre

    Contact us

    Get in contact with us or book an appointment to see how we can help

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