Tuesday 15 December AM – To Be Advised
120 – 150 Camp Road Broadmeadows
Chaplains at immigration and detention facilities, such as the Melbourne Immigration Transit Accommodation (MITA) in Broadmeadows, provide pastoral, emotional, and spiritual support to people held in administrative detention.
As a Salvation Army officer chaplain, Major Colin Elkington works with other chaplains at the Detention Centre to provide:
- Pastoral Care: Offer a non-judgmental, confidential listening ear to detainees experiencing high stress, isolation, and uncertainty regarding their immigration status.
- Spiritual Support: Facilitate religious services, prayer, or meditation, and respect diverse faith backgrounds in a multi-faith environment.
- Crisis Support: Assist individuals navigating acute emotional distress, grief, or separation from family and support networks.
- Advocacy and Connection: Help bridge communication between detainees and external community support groups or welfare services when appropriate.
