High School Chaplaincy

Supporting our school community

School chaplaincy provides pastoral care and support to students, staff and families. A chaplain is a trusted, approachable person within the school community who offers a listening ear, encouragement and practical support to those facing challenges. They are a key point of contact between the local churches and the community.

Chaplains support students through a range of circumstances, including friendship difficulties, family challenges, grief, anxiety and other personal struggles. They provide a safe and welcoming space for students to talk, feel heard and seek support, helping connect them with appropriate services and further assistance when needed.

Chaplains also support school staff and contribute to a positive, caring and connected school environment. Their presence helps strengthen relationships within the school and the wider community.

Our partnership with GWFC Chaplaincy

The TBCE partners with Greater West for Christ (GWFC) Chaplaincy, our chaplaincy provider and accrediting organisation, to provide chaplaincy at Tomaree High School.

GWFC works alongside local churches to place and support chaplains in schools. They are committed to providing safe, professional and effective chaplaincy through:

•⁠ ⁠Accreditation and training: Ensuring chaplains meet the necessary requirements and are equipped for their role.

•⁠ Safety and accountability: Requiring Working With Children Checks, mandatory training and appropriate professional supervision.

•⁠ ⁠Ongoing development: Providing regular training and professional development, including areas such as Youth Mental Health First Aid and trauma-informed pastoral care.

•⁠ Church and community support: Connecting chaplains with local churches and a wider network of support.

We value this partnership and the opportunity it provides to care for and support our local school community.

Supporting chaplaincy at Tomaree High School

Providing a chaplain at Tomaree High School relies on the support and generosity of local churches, individuals and the wider community.

Your support helps make this important work possible, providing students and staff with someone they can turn to for encouragement, care and support when they need it most.

To find out more about school chaplaincy, visit GWFC Chaplaincy (https://www.gwfcchaplaincy.au/chaplaincy-blog).