Chaplaincy at Griffith, where everyone matters
Chaplaincy at Griffith understand that everyone is unique, valuable and has limitless potential. They seek to help students from all cultural and religious backgrounds know this and grow in who you are. When seeking support from Chaplaincy, you can expect to have your questions, beliefs and feelings acknowledged and accepted, regardless of your religious or cultural background.
The team also provides dedicated campus prayer rooms as well as information regarding local religious communities.
Join our email list to get spiritual insight to support your journey, resources to help you grow, and details on upcoming events.
Sustainable Development Goals
Griffith University is aligned with the United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals ( SDGs ) and committed to tackling global challenges around good health.
About Chaplaincy
Griffith Chaplains understand that:
- Everyone hits tough times. Whatever you are facing, Chaplains are an open and non-judgemental space to talk through what is on your mind and heart. No religion required.
- Everyone is spiritual. No one has it figured out. Chaplains are trained to help you explore the spiritual questions, hopes, doubts, and longings that you might have, regardless of your religious background.
- Everyone needs to belong. Chaplains provide opportunities to connect with a wide range of religious and non-religious groups on and off campus to help you build community and discover belonging.
Chaplains are trained to listen to what you have to say, and they'll be able to either help you out themselves, or know where to send you to get things sorted.
Is it about religion?
Chaplains are here for everyone, no religion required.
However, if you are looking for religious support chaplains can offer you spiritual direction, prayer and other rituals or point you to someone who is conversant with your religious tradition to help you in this.
Chaplaincy is a safe place to talk through any questions or doubts you might have about faith or to start a conversation around a negative religious experience you may have had.
Talk with a chaplain
Chaplaincy appointments are available on campus and online.
To contact a chaplain, you can make an appointment online or call (07) 3735 7299 (Nathan) or (07) 5552 8734 (Gold Coast). If you choose an e-consultation, you will receive a Microsoft Teams invite via your Griffith email address prior to your meeting. A chaplain will contact you at the time of your appointment on the details you have listed in your Griffith Student Portal.
Chaplaincy events and news also appear on the Griffith Students Facebook page.
Campus prayer rooms
Find dedicated prayer rooms and related facilities at your campus.
Please note: The maximum capacity of prayer rooms have changed according to government restrictions. Please follow the direction of signage at the location.
Upcoming events
Soulful Series
Gold Coast and Nathan campus
Gold Coast: Weekly from Tuesday 12 March 12:30pm in Room 1.63 (G33)
Nathan: Weekly from Thursday 14 March 12.30pm at the Multi-Faith Centre (N35)
Pursuing wholeness through a spiritual lens. Free interactive workshops to help you explore the vital intersections of life and faith.
Free Pancake Breakfast
All Northern campuses
Nathan: Thursdays 9–10am on the Goanna Green (N16)
South Bank: Wednesdays 11.30am–12.30pm near S03
Mt Gravatt: Wednesdays 9–10am near the bus stop (M13)
Logan: Tuesdays 9–10am in the undercover area near the library (L03)
Come and fill up on a free feed of pancakes cooked by a local faith group and powered by Griffith Chaplaincy. Pancakes run every week during the trimester from Week 2.
No registration required.
Connect dinners
Gold Coast and Nathan campus
Gold Coast: Fortnightly on Tuesdays during trimester at 6pm in the Sky Lounge (G11_4.28)
Nathan: Fortnightly on Mondays during trimester at 6pm at the Multi-Faith Centre (N35)
Enjoy a free dinner to help international students build connections and discover new friends. All students welcome.
Connecting Cultures, growing community. A regular free dinner to support students in building connections and discovering new friends.
Weekly Christian prayer
Nathan campus
Thursdays during trimester at 11am at the Multi-Faith Centre (N35)
Come and find peace and rest for your mind and soul and bring your struggles before God.
Weekly Muslim prayer
Nathan campus
Fridays from 1pm at the Multi-Faith Centre (N35)
Join in Friday prayers with other Muslim students and staff. This event is run by the Griffith University Muslim student association.
No registration required.
Monthly Hindu prayer
Nathan - First Tuesday of every month at 6:30pm at the Multi-Faith Centre (N35)
Gold Coast - Third Tuesday of every month at 6:30pm in the Sky Lounge (G11_4.28)
An opportunity for students to offer prayers, pay respects and seek blessings for all future endeavours, as would have been done back home. This is also a great opportunity to connect with other Hindu faith students at the University.
No registration required.
Monthly Gurdwara (Sikh Temple) visit
Nathan campus
Every third Thursday of the month at 3pm. Meet at Multi-Faith Centre N35.
An opportunity for Sikh students to travel to a local Gurdwara to worship and connect with others. Limited transport provided by Griffith Chaplaincy. Registrations essential.
Celebrating cultural diversity
Cultural Diversity Calendar 2024
See when events of cultural and spiritual significance occur throughout the year.
QFCC Faith and Food Guide
A handy guide to the dietary requirements of various religious groups.
Embracing Multifaith Perspectives
Read more about how Griffith Chaplaincy fosters diversity and multi-faith perspectives.
Looking to connect with other students of your faith?
Considering joining a religious club?
Filter with the category 'religious'.
Local religious communities
Online Health and Wellness Centre
Griffith's Online Health and Wellness Centre is a portal designed to increase student awareness and understanding of mental health concerns. Here you can learn tips for promoting better health and wellbeing such as living a healthy lifestyle, engaging in meaningful social activity, feeling safe, stable and secure, and looking after your mental wellness.
Information for staff supporting students
If you're a Griffith staff member, you can access a range of training, tools and resources to help support student mental health and wellbeing.
See the guide to supporting student wellbeing to find out more.
Contact Chaplaincy
Get in contact with us or book an appointment to see how we can help.
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