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Buddhist Chaplains Upskill In Mental Health First Aid
Recently, Buddhist chaplains from hospitals and prisons across NSW gathered for an inspiring two-day Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training in Parramatta. The course was graciously facilitated by Nygell Topp, who travelled all the way from Port Hedland, Western...
A Prison Chaplain’s Journey: Interview With Ada Lee
After completing our Introduction to Clinical Pastoral Education course Ada volunteered as a chaplain assistant working alongside an experienced chaplain. This year she is a full chaplain working on her own in a women’s prison. We asked about her experiences. What...
Buddhist Council of New South Wales supports a Yes vote
Later this year all Australian citizens will have to vote in a referendum to recognise Aboriginal people in the Constitution and set up a Voice to parliament, which will give them a say in programs that affect them. The Buddhist Council has launched the Uluru Project...