Spiritual Care Australia (SCA) is an association of spiritual care practitioners and those with a keen interest in the development of spiritual care, within the context of contemporary Australia in all its diversity. SCA recognises that all people have spiritual needs that at times require sensitive, respectful care from skilled practitioners. SCA is concerned with ensuring best practice in spiritual care. Membership of SCA is open to all persons and organisations who have an interest in spiritual care, including pastoral care and chaplaincy. The following information is provided to assist those who wish to become a member of SCA or upgrade their membership. There are several membership levels which are designed to reflect levels of education, practice and engagement in spiritual care: |
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Member (Waged) is open to all who work in spiritual care and is appropriate for practitioners working under the supervision of a coordinator in an employed (waged) capacity and is appropriate for practitioners who work at the ‘member’ level as indicated in the SCA Standards of Practice (2014). Criteria: Applicants for this level of membership must demonstrate and provide evidence of:
Fee: $135.00 per annum |
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Member (Unwaged) level is open to all who work in spiritual care and is appropriate for practitioners working under the supervision of a coordinator in a voluntary (un-waged) capacity and is appropriate for practitioners who work at the ‘member’ level as indicated in the SCA Standards of Practice (2014). Criteria: Applicants for this level of membership must demonstrate and provide evidence of:
Fee: $70.00 per annum |
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Certified level is open to all who work in spiritual care and is the basic requirement for those who work professionally in this field. This level is appropriate for practitioners who work at the ‘Certified’ level as indicated in the SCA Standards of Practice (2014).
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Fee: $ 270.00 per annum |
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Certified Advanced level is open to all who work professionally in spiritual care and indicates a high level of qualification and experience in the field. This level is appropriate for practitioners who work at the ‘Certified Advanced’ level as indicated in the SCA Standards of Practice (2014) Criteria: In addition to the requirements for Certified Member, applicants for Certified Advanced Member level will also need to demonstrate and provide evidence of:
Fee: $ 270.00 per annum |
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Associate Membership level in Spiritual Care Australia is open to those who have an interest in or commitment to promoting, encouraging or assisting wellbeing through spiritual care and are not eligible for any other designated class of membership. Criteria: An interest in or commitment to promoting, encouraging or assisting wellbeing through chaplaincy, pastoral and spiritual care. Information required: Please provide evidence of your interest in or commitment to promoting, encouraging or assisting wellbeing through chaplaincy, pastoral and spiritual care. Fee: $ 70.00 per annum |
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Associate Student membership level in Spiritual Care Australia is open to those who are studying or training for a career in spiritual care. Criteria: Evidence of enrolment in a recognised training program e.g. Clinical Pastoral Education, theology, religious or pastoral studies. Information required: Attach relevant documents that indicate your enrolment in a recognised training program. Fee: $ 70.00 per annum |
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Retired Membership level in Spiritual Care Australia is open to those who are no longer active in spiritual care, who wish to remain involved with SCA and have previously been a member. Information required: Evidence of previous membership in SCA. (Please provide previous membership number) Fee: $ 70.00 per annum |
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Organisational Membership level of Spiritual Care Australia is open to any organisation that has an interest in or commitment to promoting, encouraging or assisting wellbeing through spiritual care.
Information required: Please attach relevant documents that indicate your organisation’s commitment to promoting, encouraging or assisting wellbeing through chaplaincy, pastoral and spiritual care. This may be a Mission Statement or Strategic Plan. Fee: $ 750.00 per annum |
Certified and Certified Advanced criteria updated by the SCA National Board, December 2019. |