Other Australian Anglican Diocese Links and information
The Anglican Church of Australia is a Christian denomination which consists of twenty three autonomous geographical regions, each known as a diocese. Each diocese is led by a bishop (or archbishop) and governed by a council called a Synod. Some larger dioceses have regional or assistant bishops.
The dioceses are grouped into provinces similiar to State boundaries. Each province is chaired by an Archbishop who is the bishop of the metropolitan/capital city diocese.
This Map of Australia shows the physical diocesan boundaries.
General Synod is a combined federal council of all the Australian dioceses which sets general denominational ground rules and policy for approval by each of the dioceses. General Synod is chaired by a who is one of the bishops elected as first amoung equals.
For information and resources about national policy and recommended practice on Professional Standards, Safe Ministry and Child Protection go to General Synod Professional Standards Web page
The 23 Australian dioceses are:
Province of Queensland
Brisbane
Rockhampton
North Queensland (Townsville)
Northern Territory
Province of New South Wales
Sydney
Armidale
Bathurst
Canberra/Goulburn
Grafton
Newcastle
Riverina
Province of Victoria
Melbourne
Ballarat
Bendigo
Gippsland
Wangaratta
Province of South Australia
Adelaide
The Murray (Southern South Australia/ River Murray District)
Willochra (Northern and outback South Australia)
Province of Western Australia
Perth
Bunbury Southern West Australia
North West Australia
Extra Provincial
Tasmania
Other
The National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Anglican Council (NATSIAC) has an indigenous Bishop but is not a separate diocese
The Australian Defence Force has a separate Bishop to oversee Defence Chaplains but is not a separate diocese
The Church Army deploys and supports trained church workers in Dioceses throughout Australia.
The Church Missionary Society (CMS) supports people in ministry in Australia and overseas.
The Bush Church Aid Society (BCA) supports people in ministry in regional and remote parts of Australia.
The Australian Board of Mission supports supports ministry projects in Australia and overseas.
There are many other Anglican groups and organisations throughout Australia. Click here for list
It is best to report abuse locally in Australia. If you are unsure, contact your closest office and they will be able to assist you.
Queensland
If abuse has occurred within the Church
07 3835 2266
Other helpful numbers
Crisis Care Dept. Families 07 323 5999
Domestic Violence Help Line 1800 811 811
Kids Help Line 1800 55 1800
Parent Line 1300 301 300
Maternal and Child Health (for babies) 07 3862 2333
(Qld Dept. Family, Youth, Community Care) 07 3235 9999
Lifeline 13 11 14
Victoria
If abuse has occurred within the Church
1800 135 246
leave your contact details and the Professional Standards Director will ring you back.
Or write to
Office of Department of Professional Standards
Anglican Diocese of Melbourne
PO Box 1271, Camberwell, Victoria 3124
Other helpful numbers
Victorian Dept Human Services 03 9854 5511
Parent Line 03 132 289
Kids Help Line 1800 55 1800
Domestic Violence Help Line 1800 015 188
Lifeline 13 11 14
South Australia
If abuse has occurred within the Church
08 8305 9383
Other helpful numbers
South Aust. Crisis Care Unit 08 8203 0424
Kids Help Line 1800 55 1800
Child Abuse Crisis Line 13 14 78
Crisis Care 13 16 11
Lifeline 13 11 14
Western Australia
If abuse has occurred within the Church
John 08 9220 0444
or Christabel 08 9430 6168
Other helpful numbers
WA Crisis Care Unit 08 9223 1111
Kids Help Line 1800 55 1800
Family Help Line 08 9223 1100
Lifeline 13 11 14
Northern Territory
If abuse has occurred within the Church
07 3835 2266
Other helpful numbers
Family and Children’s Services Bus. Hours 08 8922 7111
After Hours 08 8941 1644
Crisis Line 08 8981 9227
Men’s Line 1800 181 888
Kids Help Line 1800 55 1800
Tasmania
If abuse has occurred within the Church
1800 017 286
Other helpful numbers
Domestic Violence Crisis Service 03 6233 2529
1800 633 937
Kids Help Line 1800 55 1800
Australian Capital Territory
If abuse has occurred within the Church
6253 6276
Other helpful numbers
Child at Risk Assess. Unit 02 6244 2316
Kids Help Line 1800 55 1800
Youth Line 02 6257 2333
Child Abuse Prevention Service 1800 688 009
Crisis Service 018 627 899
Domestic Violence Crisis Service 02 6280 0900
Life Line 13 11 14
