Church and Church Agency Recovery Initiatives

The Church is committed to assist communities in the process of recovery.

Over recent years the VCC has:

• Established visiting teams as part of the immediate response to crisis.
• Identified and marshalled skilled counsellors from amongst our people and agencies who have assisted in the recovery process. Promoted the   daily ongoing community recovery programme of church caring agencies.
• Made significant contributions to the rebuilding of communities through the support of local congregations.
• Developed resources for general public community worship occasions.
• Made a financial response to assist communities in their recovery through church appeals.

Download the 5 Point Plan for Churches.

Download the latest Emergencies Ministry Update

Download the 2010 Community Chaplain Course brochure

The Role

The State Emergency Plan §6-59   tasks the churches to:

• Provide personal support and services at emergency recovery centres.
• Action outreach with trained visitors to communities affected by emergencies.  
• Conduct services of worship to support the recovery of affected communities

Please contact the VCC Emergency Recovery State Coordinator:

Canon Graeme Winterton
Email: winterton@datafast.net.au

or the VCC Office on 9654 1736 or emergencies@vcc.org.au