What We Do

Embracing Ministries a chaplaincy unit of the Anglican Church of Canberra and Goulburn, is an Anglican group seeking to reach out to the needs of families with youth and children affected by disabilities. An important part of Embracing Ministries is to educate Christian people to recognise the need for inclusion for such families in their parishes and Christian community groups.

 

Support

Provide emotional, social and spiritual support to families with youth and children with special needs

Train

Offer workshops to families in the area of social safety and equip youth to provide care to young people with a disability

Advocate

Develop links and relationships across the diocese to advocate for people with a disability in churches

Events

Offer retreats, camps, and other events for people with disabilities and parents of children affected by disability