Chaplaincy Centres

In partnership with local Faith Communities, the JCU Multifaith Chaplaincy Centre supports and encourages JCU students and staff in their spiritual lives and encourages them in practicing their faith.

The Chaplaincy Centres are a free service provided by JCU. They provide a neutral space for religious expression, and are available to all students and staff via booking or drop-in.

Cairns Chaplaincy Centre activities

The Cairns JCU Multifaith Chaplaincy has a New Multifaith Prayer Room, located in Room A4.032.2. Swipe card access is required for entry and washing facilities are available in the A4 ground level amenities. The new facility does not require booking and is accessible 7am-9pm daily.

Townsville Chaplaincy Centre activities

The Townsville JCU Multifaith Chaplaincy is located across the road from the Student Mall and is open 7am-9pm every day. The Chaplain is available 9am-4pm for appointments or drop-in every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday during semesters.

The Townsville Chaplaincy Centre has four rooms available for bookings by students. Additionally, we have a dedicated Muslim Prayer Room for males and a dedicated Muslim Prayer Room for females. We also have bathroom facilities (with showers for prayer requirements) and a kitchen with a microwave, fridge and freezer, with seating for up to 10 people. To book our facilities please fill out the form in the tab below.

Current Activities

There are many groups running various faith-related activities within the Townsville Campus’ Chaplaincy Centre. Please feel free to use the contact details below to enquire about the activities or to join the group.

Activity	Room	When	Contact
Mindfulness Meditation	001	Tuesday 1pm-2pm	Drop-In Session
Tharlam Buddhist Meditation	001	Tuesday 6pm-9pm Saturday 9am-12:30pm	Phil Heang Email 0499 026 184
Vipassana Meditation	001	Wednesday 5:30pm-6:30pm	Jacqueline Lau Email
Streams International Bible Study	001	Thursday 7pm-8pm	Tanya Tan Email 0472 583 030
Gilgal Temple Bible Study and Prayer	001	Friday 5pm-7pm	Albert Rwagasore Email 0469 404 208
Shrilankan Buddhist Meditation	001 & 010	Saturday 7pm-9pm	Shirley Manatunga Email 0458 169 023
Gilgal Temple Worship Service	001 & 002	Sunday 9am-12pm	Albert Rwagasore Email 0469 404 208
Chinese Christian Church	010	Sunday 9am-1pm	Drop-In Session
Streams International Mentorship Program	001	Sunday 4pm-7pm	Michael Hayford Email 0420 817 014

Chaplain

Got a question about uni, faith or friends?
Feeling overwhelmed?
Missing home?
Just need someone to talk to?

The University Chaplain is based in Townsville and is available on campus during semesters to assist you in making it through. Appointments are available, otherwise you may drop-in to the Townsville Chaplaincy Centre during the Chaplain's operating hours. Phone and video appointments are also available for students and staff located in Cairns who would like support.

Chaplain	Crystal Greive
Phone	(+61) 7 4781 5447
Email	multifaith.chaplaincy@jcu.edu.au
On-Campus Availability	Monday, 9am-4pm Tuesday, 9am-4pm Wednesday, 9am-4pm
Location	JCU Multifaith Chaplaincy Centre Building 131, Douglas Campus

Book our facilities – Cairns

The Cairns JCU Multifaith Chaplaincy Prayer Room, located in Room A4.032.2, does not require booking.

However, if you would like to book a larger room for a spiritual or religious activity, please contact the Chaplain at multifaith.chaplaincy@jcu.edu.au to discuss potential options.

Book Our Facilities – Townsville

All rooms are air-conditioned and provide a quiet place for prayer, reflection, meditation, group activities and one-to-one conversations.

Room Name	Room Number	Seating Capacity	Suitability
Tutorial Room	DE001	25	Suitable for group activities, meditation, mentoring and training. Contains a white board, table and chairs.
Quiet Room	DE002	10	Suitable for small group discussions. Contains several couches.
Round Table Room	DE010	6	Suitable for small group discussions/facilitation (e.g. conflict resolution group). Contains a small table and chairs.
Reflection Room	DE009	4	Suitable for one-to-one conversations (e.g. with a Visiting Chaplain), personal meditation and reflection.

Booking Form

Submit your request to use our facilities at the Townsville Campus Multifaith Chaplaincy.