Welcome to Spiritual Health Association
Spiritually inclusive healthcare for all
Spiritual Health Association is now part of Meaningful Ageing Australia. The health peak body for spiritual care, Spiritual Health Association has signed a memorandum of understanding with Meaningful Ageing Australia. Read more here.
What we do
Advocacy and Promotion
We work tirelessly to raise awareness about the importance of spiritual care in health. We engage with policymakers, healthcare providers, and the wider community to embed spiritual care in health service delivery.
Collaboration
SHA collaborates with health services, faith communities, educational institutions, and other stakeholders to enhance the quality and accessibility of spiritual care. We believe in the power of partnership to bring about meaningful change.
Education and Training
We offer a range of resources, training programs, and guidance to healthcare professionals and spiritual care practitioners, enhancing their skills and understanding of delivering effective spiritual care.
Research and Development
SHA is committed to fostering research in spiritual care. We support studies that seek to understand the impact of spiritual care and develop innovative approaches to integrate it into healthcare.
Explore membership options at MAA
Spiritual Health Association was Australia’s peak body for safe and high-quality spiritual care in healthcare. Spiritual Health Association is now part of Meaningful Ageing Australia.
For Hospitals & Healthcare Services
Discover how your hospital or health service can provide quality and best-practice spiritual support to patients.
For Faith Communities
Enhance faith-based spiritual care in healthcare with exclusive resources, training, and opportunities to connect faith communities with health services.
