TPS Chaplaincy exists to provide spiritual, pastoral and practical support to people in custody and to all those who work there.

Pastoral and Spiritual care

Prison Chaplains are available to offer support to all inmates, remandees and staff to help navigate the circumstances they find themselves in.

Some of the ways we do this is through:

– Bereavement support

– grief counselling

– Spiritual care and direction

– Chapel services

Programs

TPS Chaplaincy service offer a number of programs delivered within the prison, as well as support for other faith communities and organisations. These courses aim to make positive impacts on inmates and remandees, assisting in their capacity to cope with their current sentence and make beneficial changes as they renter society. Some of these include:

• Alpha Course
• Positive Lifestyle program
• Change on the inside
• The Prisoner’s Journey
• Ridley certificate of theology
• Crossroads bible studies
• The inside out program

Chaplaincy also have a small Library that focuses on faith and spiritual growth.  These books are available to inmates and remandees to borrow.

Post release support

Chaplaincy understand the importance of the transition from life inside to being out in the community.  Chaplaincy offer to continue support by connecting them to a mentor who can assist navigating challenging one may face in reestablishing themselves into society.  We also connect those who wish to a faith community of their choice to continue to support them.

Emergency relief

Chaplaincy is able to offer emergency relief for inmates and remandees in some situations.  This can be in the form of emergency food vouchers upon release, financial aid in obtaining dentures and providing transport to the bus stop or new accommodation.

Prison Fellowship Australia in Tasmania – Partnering for Hope Behind Bars

“I was in prison and you visited me.” — Matthew 25:36

Prison Fellowship Australia exists to share the hope of Jesus Christ with prisoners and their families. In Tasmania, we work alongside chaplains and volunteers to bring spiritual care, personal growth, and practical support to men and women behind bars.

Our key programs in Tasmanian correctional centres include:

• The Prisoner’s Journey (TPJ): A course that introduces participants to the life and teachings of Jesus, inviting them to explore forgiveness, identity, and transformation.
• Change on the Inside (COTI): A personal development program focused on building character, changing behaviour, and cultivating new ways of living.

• Prison Visitation: Faithful volunteers provide encouragement, prayer, and friendship through one-on-one or group visits with inmates.

At the heart of all we do is a belief that no one is beyond restoration. We’ve seen lives transformed through the power of the gospel — and we are committed to continuing this work in prisons across Tasmania.

For more information, or to explore how you can support or get involved, visit: www.prisonfellowship.org.au