For the past year, Allison has been working toward training and accreditation as a Chaplain, currently serving as the Children’s Chaplain Trainee at the Royal Hobart Hospital (RHH). Allie's particular focus is the Children’s and Adolescents Ward’s and the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), while also serving more broadly across the hospital. At the end of her current two-year traineeship, Allie hopes to continue serving in this area through the ongoing support of mission partners.
Children's Chaplaincy in the RHH
Romans 4:4-12
"For just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function, so in Christ we, though many, form one body, and each member belongs to all the others. We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us. If your gift is prophesying, then prophesy in accordance with your faith; if it is serving, then serve; if it is teaching, then teach; if it is to encourage, then give encouragement; if it is giving, then give generously; if it is to lead, do it diligently; if it is to show mercy, do it cheerfully.
Love in Action
Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality."
We all know what it’s like to experience feelings of fear, hopelessness, or uncertainty. At the RHH, I meet with families and young people who find themselves in the midst of these experiences, and often in a time of crisis. Sadly, they don't necessarily have the support around them that they need. While hospitals are very well equipped to heal the body, they are not always set up to care for the emotional and spiritual dimensions of a person.
As a Chaplain, I have the privilege of meeting with people as they wrestle with life’s biggest questions —purpose and worth, life and death, faith, suffering and hope. This offers a unique opportunity to bring the hope of Jesus into difficult situations through compassionate presence and care; offering a trusted, non-judgemental and safe presence for patients, families and staff.
With approx. 7,000 monthly admissions to the RHH at the end of 2025, and increasing referrals for chaplains, our vision is to expand our chaplaincy team. Part of this vision is to reach more families and young people by continuing and expanding our chaplaincy team on the Childrens wards.
We want to see more Tasmanian’s cared for, loved and supported. We also want to see Tasmanian's come to know and love Jesus, and I thank God for the opportunities we are already given through Chaplaincy. Importantly, this mission is not about me, and this ministry is not something I can do alone. I am praying and looking for partners to join me, both prayerfully and financially, so that together we can continue this ministry for years to come.
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For the past year, Allison has been working toward training and accreditation as a Chaplain, currently serving as the Children’s Chaplain Trainee at the Royal Hobart Hospital (RHH). Allie's particular focus is the Children’s and Adolescents Ward’s and the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), while also serving more broadly across the hospital. At the end of her current two-year traineeship, Allie hopes to continue serving in this area through the ongoing support of mission partners.
Children's Chaplaincy in the RHH
Romans 4:4-12
"For just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function, so in Christ we, though many, form one body, and each member belongs to all the others. We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us. If your gift is prophesying, then prophesy in accordance with your faith; if it is serving, then serve; if it is teaching, then teach; if it is to encourage, then give encouragement; if it is giving, then give generously; if it is to lead, do it diligently; if it is to show mercy, do it cheerfully.
Love in Action
Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality."
We all know what it’s like to experience feelings of fear, hopelessness, or uncertainty. At the RHH, I meet with families and young people who find themselves in the midst of these experiences, and often in a time of crisis. Sadly, they don't necessarily have the support around them that they need. While hospitals are very well equipped to heal the body, they are not always set up to care for the emotional and spiritual dimensions of a person.
As a Chaplain, I have the privilege of meeting with people as they wrestle with life’s biggest questions —purpose and worth, life and death, faith, suffering and hope. This offers a unique opportunity to bring the hope of Jesus into difficult situations through compassionate presence and care; offering a trusted, non-judgemental and safe presence for patients, families and staff.
With approx. 7,000 monthly admissions to the RHH at the end of 2025, and increasing referrals for chaplains, our vision is to expand our chaplaincy team. Part of this vision is to reach more families and young people by continuing and expanding our chaplaincy team on the Childrens wards.
We want to see more Tasmanian’s cared for, loved and supported. We also want to see Tasmanian's come to know and love Jesus, and I thank God for the opportunities we are already given through Chaplaincy. Importantly, this mission is not about me, and this ministry is not something I can do alone. I am praying and looking for partners to join me, both prayerfully and financially, so that together we can continue this ministry for years to come.
Yes
Yes, as soon as your donation is processed.
