Welcome

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.

HOBART

On the Hobart campus the University has developed a faith centre, Alexander House, which provides offices, a chapel and meeting place for university students and staff. Alexander House is located at 40 Alexander Street, Sandy Bay, behind the TUU building. The contact number for the centre is (03) 6226 2697 (Student Services) and it is mostly open between 9.00am - 5.00pm.

A number of chaplains visit this centre regularly.

A prayer room and facilities for Muslim students and staff are available on the Hobart campus. More details are available by phoning International Services reception on (03) 6226 2706.

LAUNCESTON

Sr Elizabeth Vagg (Catholic) is available for students and staff of all faiths from both the Australian Maritime College and the University of Tasmania. She can be contacted by phone on (03) 6335 4708 or (03) 6335 4826 after hours.

A prayer room and facilities for Muslim students and staff are available on the Launceston campus. The prayer room is located at building 3, Old School Road, Newnham, on the right side of the University Gym. Friday congregations, halal meat and other social activities are also available and organised by Muslim Student Association of Launceston (MSAL). For more details, phone International Services reception Launceston on (03) 6324 3503 or visit the website of MSAL at www.msal.nav.to

The Lighthouse Christian Group is a student club affiliated with the Student Association. It exists to help people discover and grow in their faith and gain support from each other as students on campus. Lighthouse runs regular groups on campus, encourages mentoring and helps link people with churches around Launceston.

Contact: James Poland polands@bigpond.net.au 
Phone: (03) 6331 1290

Contact details for other Launceston religious organisations:

Anglican
Phone: (03) 6331 4963
Website: www.anglicantas.org.au

Bahai
Website: www.bahai.org.au

Baptist
Phone: (03) 6343 4463
Email: butas@vision.net.au

Buddhist
Kagyu Thigsum Chokyi Ghatsal Tibetan Buddhist Centre (KTTBC)
Phone/Fax: (03) 6334 9680
Email: KTTBC@bigpond.com

Sukhavati Forest Retreat
Phone: (03) 6369 5275
Email: sukhavati@vision.net.au

Dorje Ling Retreat Centre
Phone: (03) 6363 5178

Catholic
Phone: (03) 6326 1970
Website: www.catholic.org.au

Greek Orthodox
Phone: (03) 6344 7451 or (03) 6327 3521

Jehovah's Witness
Phone: (03) 6326 1457

Launceston Hebrew Congregation
Orthodox Phone: (03) 6344 9960
Progressive Phone: (03) 6343 1143

Lutheran
Pastor Richard Schwedes
Phone: (03) 6331 6007 (Launceston)
Phone: (03) 6433 3806 (Burnie)
Email: richard.schwedes@lca.org.au

Newnham Church of Christ
Phone: (03) 6326 1930 and (03) 6326 4252

Overseas Christian Fellowship
Email: hobart@ocfaustralia.org
Website: www.ocfhobart.com

Salvation Army
Phone: (03) 6331 6760
Email: CorpsLaunceston@aus.salvationarmy.org

Seventh Day Adventist
Phone: (03) 6327 1659
Email: fran_sisko@hotmail.com

The Theosophical Society in Australia
Phone: (03) 6383 4722
Email: holt_ruth@hotmail.com
Website: www.theosophicaltas.websyte.com.au/

Uniting Church of Australia
Phone: (03) 6331 9784