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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 recognised 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.
On the Hobart campus the University has developed a Faith Centre (on the ground floor of the TUU building at the east entrance), which provides offices, a chapel and meeting place for University students and staff. The contact number for the centre is (03) 6226 2697 (Student Centre) and is open by arrangement with the coordinating chaplain.
Current chaplains visiting this centre regularly include:
| Name | Organisation Website | Contact Number | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rev Prof Michael Tate (Catholic Chaplain) | Holy Spirit Church | +61 3 6226 2385 (University) / 0418 397 602 (mobile) | MTate@bigpond.com |
| Venerable Thich Thong Phap (Thay), Buddhist Chaplain | Hobart Zen Group | +61 3 6226 7872 (University) / 0477 513 281 (mobile) | thongphap@y7mail.com |
Thay is open to discuss general Buddhist principles and issues as well as providing care and support for students of any faith.
A prayer room and facilities for Muslim students and staff are available on the Hobart campus. These are located on the first floor of the TUU building above the Faith Centre and opposite the Doctor's Clinic. More details are available by phoning the Student Centre on (03) 6226 2697.
Plans for a Faith Centre are being developed on this campus along with specific facilities for an updated Muslim Prayer Room. Currently the Muslim Prayer Room is located at Building 3, Old School Road, Newnham, on the right side of the University Gym. For more details, please phone the Student Centre on (03) 6324 3787 or visit the website of MSAL at www.msal.nav.to
Recognised representative chaplains on this campus include:
| Name | Organisation Website | Contact Number | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rev. Andy Goodacre | St Barnabas' Anglican Church / Imagine Network | +61 3 6311 1755 | andy@tasbarneys.org |
| Sr Elizabeth Vagg (Catholic / All Faiths) | Australian Maritime College | +61 3 6324 9708 (day) / + 61 3 6324 9826 (a/h) | E.Vagg@amc.edu.au |
Authorised by the Director, Student Centre
13 February, 2013
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