Chaplain, Pastoral and Spiritual Care
Multi Faith Hospital Chaplains provide a calming influence in difficult situations, offering emotional, and spiritual support which may or may not be religious. There are over 40 Chaplains working as a team supporting staff, patients and families across a board range of faith experiences. Chaplains also celebrate many of life’s events and special moments.
Our Chaplains visit the wards daily and can be contacted by phone, the team are always happy to support our patients.
- You may be anxious, grieving, concerned about surgery,
- You have received an unexpected outcome and would like to talk it through,
- You are exploring life’s meaning as a result of their health
- Perhaps you would like to have an open discussions and receive support dealing with end of life concerns
All patients are welcome to access this service. You can request a Chaplain to visit you in Hospital by talking to your health professional team (Nurse/Doctor).
| Facility | Dedicated service | Physical location | Additional Information |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunshine Coast University Hospital | Volunteer Hospital Chaplains are available:
Phone: 5202 8961 | Spiritual care centre, Ground floor, Hospital Street (Southern entrance) | Facilities include:
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| Nambour General hospital | Volunteer Hospital Chaplains are available:
Phone: 5470 6543 | Chapel/ quiet room Block 2, Level 1 | Facilities include:
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| Caloundra Health Service | Volunteer Hospital Chaplains are available throughout normal business hours to visit. | Multi-faith room - Next to Palliative Care Services (DOVE) | Facilities include:
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| Gympie Hospital | Volunteer Hospital Chaplains are available:
Phone: 5489 8792 | Ground floor - Adjacent to pharmacy | Facilities include:
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| Maleny Soldiers Memorial Hospital | There are no regular Hospital Chaplains at Maleny Hospital. | N/A | N/A |
Click on a facility to find out more about the Hospital Chaplain service:
| Dedicated service | Physical location | Additional Information |
|---|---|---|
Hospital Chaplains are available: Monday - Friday Phone: (07) 5202 8961
| Pastoral and spiritual care centre | Facilities include:
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| Dedicated service | Physical location | Additional Information |
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| Chapel/quiet room | Facilities include:
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| Dedicated service | Physical location | Additional Information |
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| Multi-faith room | Facilities include:
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| Dedicated service | Physical location | Additional Information |
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| Ground Floor Adjacent to pharmacy |
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| Dedicated service | Physical location | Additional Information |
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There are no regular Hospital Chaplains at Maleny Hospital. | N/A | A list of denominational ministers is held at the hospital and is available from the Nurse Manager. |
