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STOP PRESS! NATIONAL SEARCH CONFERENCE 2008 (incorporating the AHWCA AGM) The National President reports: IS IT THE END…….OR A NEW BEGINNING! An historic motion that will change the face of the Australian Health and Welfare Chaplains Association was unanimously endorsed at its AGM held on Saturday 31st May 2008. The decision will see the emergence of a new organization “Spiritual Care Australia” which will become the national professional association for chaplaincy, pastoral care and spiritual services. There has been a strong agenda for change and reform for many years within the AHWCA. In June 2006 the National Committee agreed to a process of conducting Search Conferences (strategic planning events) in every state and territory to identify the key issues for the future of chaplaincy and pastoral care at the state and territory level. These culminated in a National Search Conference conducted in Adelaide from the 29th – 31st May 2008. Over 50 people gathered with representatives from every state and territory, state peak bodies, welfare, health and prison sectors, and senior church representation to discuss the future of the AHWCA. At this gathering there was strong consensus that the time had come for a new and more inclusive professional association. A more detailed report will be distributed to members of the AHWCA and the National Committee will ensure that members receive regular updates as the necessary processes are put in place for the formation of the new entity. _________________________________________________________________ NATIONAL ANNUAL CONFERENCE Due to unforseen circumstances, our 2008 Conference will not be held.
Our next AHWCA National Conference will be held in TASMANIA at Janet Franklin Hall, Davies Street, Hobart 25-29 January 2009 LIVING WATER
Keynote speaker: Rev. Professor James Haire Australian Centre for Christianity and Culture, Canberra
For further information contact Craig Arnold Phone: 03 6344 6769 Email: clear@microtech.com.au |
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