Religious Support
Welcome
The University of Tasmania recognises the importance of the spiritual dimension to human life and its value in building a socially just and caring community of students and staff. There is a diversity of faiths within the University community and visiting religious representatives work with students and staff with a variety of beliefs to strengthen the sense of community and enrich the quality of life for all.
The University has developed a policy which addresses access to religious support at the University of Tasmania. All Pastoral Carers working on UTAS campuses are nominated and approved in compliance with this policy. Please see Provision of Spiritual and Pastoral Care at UTAS policy (TLP 3.1). Interested members of recognised religious communities seeking to nominate to provide spiritual support and pastoral care on a UTAS campus should complete the Nomination Form for Pastoral Carers.
HOBART
On the Hobart campus the University has developed a faith centre, Alexander House, which provides offices, a chapel and meeting place for University students and staff. Alexander House is located at 40 Alexander Street, Sandy Bay, behind the TUU building. The contact number for the centre is (03) 6226 2697 (Support and Equity) and it is mostly open between 9.00am - 5.00pm.
A number of chaplains visit this centre regularly.
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Catholic Chaplain, Rev Prof Michael Tate |
Rev David Rietveld (Anglican) |
| Rev Eilidh St John (Unitarian-Universalist) 0400 909 698 (mobile) estjohn@utas.edu.au |
Rev David Jones (Presbyterian) (03) 6223 4701 0400 134 701 (mobile) dj@vision100.org |
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Fr Michael (Orthodox) |
UFC Christian Union |
A prayer room and facilities for Muslim students and staff are available on the Hobart campus. More details are available by phoning International Services reception on (03) 6226 2706.
LAUNCESTON
Sr Elizabeth Vagg (Catholic) is available for students and staff of all faiths. Sr Vagg can be contacted by phone on (03) 6324 9708 or (03) 6324 9826 after hours.
Muslim Students Association of Launceston (MSAL) - a prayer room and facilities are located at building 3, Old School Road, Newnham, on the right side of the University Gym. For more details, phone International Services reception Launceston on (03) 6324 3503 or visit the website of MSAL at www.msal.nav.to
FOCUS (Fellowship of Christian University Students) is a student club affiliated with the Tasmania University Union. It exists to help Australian and international students find out more about Jesus and enables Christians to grow in their faith and gain support from each other as students on campus. FOCUS meets regularly on Wednesday nights from 5.30pm-7.00pm in Brooks 101 (just down the road from the UniGym). It also runs regular groups on campus, encourages mentoring and helps link people with churches around Launceston.
Contact: TBA