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Lutheran Church of Australia

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          The Lutheran Church is the largest Protestant church in the world, with over 70 million members. This website tells the story of Australian and New Zealand Lutherans, following Jesus Christ – where love comes to life. Whoever you are, whatever your story, you’re welcome here with us.

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Below are resources and support services for individuals and church workers. Please note that while many of these resources are open to everyone, Empatia is the LCANZ's Church Worker and Support Program and is open to church workers only.

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LCA resources and support

LCANZ Church Worker Support Department: (08) 8267 7300

LCANZ Expertise Churchwide: (08) 8267 7300

LCANZ Expertise District:

  • NSW: (02) 8660 1200
  • QLD: (07) 3511 4000
  • SA/NT: (08) 8267 5211
  • Vic/Tas: (03) 9236 1200
  • WA: Contact Churchwide
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    LCA complaints

    To make a complaint, an individual can use any of the following methods:

    Phone: 1800 644 628

    SMS: 0438 320 218

    Email: complaints@lca.org.au

    Mail: Confidential | PO Box 519 | Marden SA 5070 | Australia

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    Church Worker and Family Wellness and Support Program

    The LCA is committed to the ongoing wellbeing of our church workers. We provide a Christ-centred Wellness and Support Program through Empatia. This is available to all pastors, all employees and lay workers paid through HRS, New Zealand-paid church workers, and employees of some Lutheran entities. Immediate family members living at the same address are also included.

    To learn more, see our Wellness and Support Program webpage. To make an appointment, please go to Empatia's booking page

    Empatia - Wellness & Support Program

    External support

    1800 ELDERHelp Expand

    ELDERHelp is a phone number that you can call to seek information and advice on elder abuse.  Each State and Territory has additional support and services available via the website below.

    T 1800 353 374
    W https://www.health.gov.au/contacts/elder-abuse-phone-line

    1800 Respect Expand

    24/7 telephone and online crisis counselling, information and referral for anyone in Australia who has experienced or been impacted by sexual assault, domestic or family violence. Staffed by trauma specialist counsellors.

    T 1800 737 732
    W www.1800respect.org.au

    Blue Knot Foundation Expand

    Provides information and support for anyone who is affected by complex trauma. Complex trauma is repeated, ongoing, and often extreme interpersonal trauma – violence, abuse, neglect or exploitation experienced as a child, young person and adult.

    T 1300 657 380
    W https://www.blueknot.org.au

    Bravehearts Expand

    Specialist case management, counselling and telephone counselling for child and adult survivors, non-offending family members and friends. Services include counselling, support engaging with Royal Commissions, preparation of written statements, attending private sessions and public hearings.

    T 1800 272 831
    W https://bravehearts.org.au

    Child Wise Expand

    Training and organisational capacity building on child abuse prevention.

    T 1800 991 099
    W www.childwise.org.au

    Elm Place Expand

    Elm Place is the home of support services to people whose lives have been affected by institutional and out-of-home care as children specifically, Forgotten Australians, former Child Migrants, the Stolen Generations and people affected by the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse.

    T 1800 188 118
    W https://elmplace.org.au

    Head to Health Expand

    Provided by the Australian Department of Health, Head to Health brings together apps, online programs, online forums, and phone services, as well as a range of digital information resources.

    W https://www.headtohealth.gov.au

    In Good Faith Foundation Expand

    Provides independent advocacy, case work, referral and support to aid recovery for victims, their families and communities responding to clergy, religious and lay abuse.

    T 1300 124 433
    W http://igff.org.au

    Kid's Helpline Expand

    24/7 helpline for children and young people.

    T 1800 55 1800
    W http://kidshelpline.com.au

    Lifeline Expand

    24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention.

    T 13 11 14
    W www.lifeline.org.au

    The National Disability Abuse and Neglect Hotline Expand

    Free, independent and confidential service for reporting abuse and neglect of people with disability.

    T 1800 880 052
    E hotline@workfocus.com
    W https://www.jobaccess.gov.au/complaints/hotline

    Relationships Australia Expand

    Relationships Australia is a leading provider of relationship support services for individuals, families and communities. They aim to support all people in Australia to achieve positive and respectful relationships.

    T 1300 364 277
    W https://relationships.org.au/

    Suicide Call Back Service Expand

    24/7 counselling for people 18 years and over who are suicidal, caring for someone who is suicidal or people bereaved by suicide.

    T 1300 659 467
    W www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au

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