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Parish Nursing

Pastoral Care Nursing, also known as Parish Nursing, is a holistic, caring ministry that combines the education and experience of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Enrolled Nurse (EN) with some theological education.

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God's Love – Our Care is an easy-to-read booklet outlining the theology underpinning the practice of Lutheran care. It includes discussion questions suitable for small groups.

Download complete booklet (single pages, photo/ink heavy)
Download 'text only' booklet (light on ink)

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Don't miss your monthly dose of inspiration and encouragement in this new column in The Lutheran. Catch up on any stories you missed, at the Going GREYt! webpage.

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Meet the committee

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Colleen Fitzpatrick is a member of CMA with ‘expertise in ministry with the ageing’. She also represents Ministry with the Ageing on the LCA Local Mission leadership team. She is currently on the board of LHI Retirement Services (Glynde and Hope Valley SA) and has been part of the LCA group responding to the Royal Commission into Sexual Abuse of Children in Institutions, and the Domestic Violence Campaign working group. Colleen is also a member of the reference group for the Aged and Community Services Governance Enhancement Project. She was the project officer for the development of One Loving God and Called to Transformative Action.

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Matt Johns is a member of CMA who also has ‘aged care industry experience’. Matt is the CEO of Trinity Place, Pasadena (SA), which provides retirement village and serviced apartment accommodation. Matt is also a member of the reference group for the Aged and Community Services Governance Enhancement Project.

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Wendy Rocks represents Lutheran aged care services at NACA (National Aged Care Alliance) and as such is a consultant to the CMA. Wendy has held positions over 25 years in varying levels of aged care, including management, and has a background in nursing and midwifery. She is currently Managing Director for Lutheran Aged Care in Albury NSW and Chair of the Riverina ACS Regional Network. Wendy is also a member of the reference group for the Aged and Community Services Governance Enhancement Project.

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Dr Clare Seligmann is a member of CMA ‘with aged care industry experience’. She is a General Practitioner with particular interest and expertise in aged care and palliative care. She is also the Chairperson of the Lutheran Community Care Queensland Council and a board member of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners in Queensland. Clare is also a member of the reference group for the Aged and Community Services Governance Enhancement Project.

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Geoff Thiel is a member of CMA with ‘knowledge and experience of working with ageing people in a congregational setting’. Geoff is a qualified accountant with experience in manufacturing and aged care. He has worked at RM Williams as their Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer and is currently serving on the board of Akubra Hats Pty Ltd and the Lutheran Laypeople's League Limited. Geoff has previously served on the board of LHI Retirement Services at Glynde SA.

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Angela Uhrhane is a member of CMA with ‘expertise in ministry with the ageing’. Angela has a nursing background. She became interested in Parish Nursing and has volunteered as a parish nurse in Wodonga, and at St John’s Lutheran Church in Perth, until the end of 2016. She currently serves as pastoral care nurse at Lutheran Aged Care, Albury NSW.

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Pastor Peter Ghalayini has been a pastor of the LCA for 20 years. In that time he has visited many aged-care facilities and seen the many blessings that are provided and the comfort for families knowing their loved ones are being cared for. He is a carer for his auntie and he is supported in that care by Martin Luther Homes (Boronia Victoria), where he spends a lot of time as one of their chaplains. His current parish has a 24-unit retirement village as part of his ministry. He is honoured to be appointed to this committee to learn and also share his passion for aged care.

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Dr Tania Nelson is the LCA Executive Officer – Local Mission. She provides executive support to the Committee for Ministry with the Ageing. Tania is a teacher by background and former Head of the School of Theological Studies at Australian Lutheran College. She is delighted to be serving in the area of Local Mission and assisting in Ministry with the Ageing.

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Lucinda Osborne is the Local Mission Administration Officer and minute secretary for CMA. Lucinda is a qualified insurance advisor and also has a broad background in roles involving compliance, communications, projects, management and administration. She lives in the western suburbs of Adelaide and is excited about taking on this new opportunity to serve the church, and particularly, the work of the Ministry with the Ageing.

Ministry with the Ageing is one of five departments in the Local Mission office. Partnering with us in mission are:

  • Child, Youth & Family Ministry (Grow Ministries)
  • Cross-Cultural Ministry
  • Lutheran Media
  • New & Renewing Churches.

Ministry with the Ageing

LOVE COMES TO LIFE when we see the image of God in every person – no matter how much age has wearied their body and mind – and honour them with patient care, dignity and respect.

Gathering 2020 Cancelled

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As the safety and wellbeing of the people we serve is paramount at this time, a decision has been made to postpone the May 1st and 2nd Gathering in Melbourne.

Our hearts are with you all as you address the challenges in responding to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic.

If you are interested in reading the information coming from the Churchwide office about the coronavirus please visit: www.lca.org.au/coronavirus-update-for-lca-nz-members/.

About us

In Australia, nearly one in every six people are aged 65 years and older (Australian Bureau of Statistics 2016). Ministry with the Ageing seeks to support you as you minister in our communities to this growing group.
We aim to see the care of the ageing as a significant and flourishing ministry of the church.

We care for the ageing because God is a fundamentally merciful, loving and caring God. We are motivated by God’s goodness and mercy. And we know that every person, no matter how age has wearied them, has dignity and value because we are all created in the image of God.

How we serve

The Committee for Ministry with the Ageing (CMA) – formerly Board for Lutheran Aged Care Australia – is a committee of the LCA Board for Local Mission. It acts as an advisory body whose main aims are to:

  • provide advice, act as a point of reference, monitor, and report to the LCA Board for Local Mission on ministry with the ageing issues
  • facilitate communication with all Lutheran agencies to generate awareness and active engagement in ministry with the ageing
  • represent the views of the LCA, including Lutheran aged-care organisations, to government on ageing related issues, and communicate with government on their behalf.

The Committee for Ministry with the Ageing is producing discussion papers on a range of issues and is ensuring that resources on ministering with the ageing are readily available.

We’ve also teamed up with Lutheran Media to produce a video series on dementia. We provide scholarships which are available to anyone ministering to and with the ageing. We also advocate nationally on ageing issues on behalf of the LCA and represent the LCA on a national aged-care network.

We also provide funds that assist individuals to develop in their ministry with the ageing.

Lutheran Aged Care and Community Services


In 2018 the General Church Council approved a Governance Enhancement Implementation Plan to enact the recommendations of the final ‘Way Forward’ report and the agreements reached during the dialogue process.

Visit the webpage

Scholarships in Ministry with the Ageing


Established in 2012, the scholarship scheme is for anyone ministering to and with the ageing. The Committee for Ministry with the Ageing invites you to apply. Have a read of the Scholarships FAQs for more details.

Application form

Aged Care and Community Services Gathering 2019

Reports and Speaker Presentations now available

Ministry Stream Report – Tania Nelson

Ministry of Care Session LCAQD – Bishop Paul Smith
God’s love – Our Care Rev Ian Lutze
Lutheran Aged Care and Community Services Gathering
Chaplaincy Today – Angela Uhrhane
Human Ageing and Theology Spirituality Research – Prof Wendy Mayer
Lutheran Aged Care Chaplains – Laurence McNamara

Resources

  • God’s love – our care: theology underpinning the practice of Lutheran care
  • Called to Transformative Action – A4 booklet; trifold booklet; 'text only' booklet
  • Ministry with the Ageing – a beginner’s guide (including an overview of LCA services)
  • Worship and the Ageing - a list of ideas
  • Serving after the service: toward a Lutheran understanding of Christian social service by Dr Dean Zweck
  • Dementia resources, produced in conjunction with Lutheran Media
  • Respecting our Elders – devotional litany resource
  • Ministry with Seniors – a valuable resource for anyone caring for seniors
  • LCA submission – The Committee for Ministry with the Ageing, on behalf of the LCA, responded to the Australian Government’s Elder Abuse discussion paper
  • Chaplain's position description template for Aged Care Community Services

Discussion Papers

  • Same Sex Relationships in Aged Care and Community Services
  • End-of-life issues, a discussion paper on end-of-life issues
  • People whose Worldview is other than Christian within Australian Lutheran Aged and Community Care Services – a discussion paper on multi-faiths within Lutheran aged and community care

Ministry with the Ageing

cma@lca.org.au

Executive Officer – Local Mission
Dr Tania Nelson
tania.nelson@lca.org.au

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