Welcome to the website for the Anglican Church of Australia.

On these pages you will find information about the life, mission and workings of the Church which is present in communities large and small in 23 dioceses across the country.

Find a local community

Anglicans have been present in Australia for nearly two hundred and thirty years, ministering through parish communities, education and welfare.

Understand the Ministry of the Church

The life and mission of the Church is guided by ordained clergy – bishops, priests and

Learn more about the Anglican Church Community

Primate

The Primate of the Anglican Church of Australia is Archbishop Geoffrey Smith, Archbishop of Adelaide.

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Prayer Diary

Day 16

The Diocese of Newcastle
Bishop Peter Stuart; Clergy and People

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Find a Community

Safer Churches

Reporting Abuse

National Redress Scheme

Hope25 Initiative

Family Violence Initiative - Ten Commitments

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Bishop Ric Thorpe elected next Archbishop of Melbourne

May 27, 2025

Read the announcement from Administrator Bishop Genieve Blackwell of the Diocese of Melbourne here.

Australian Church News

Primate’s Resignation Letter

May 15, 2025

“I thank God for his strength, wisdom, grace, and guidance, and I thank you for your prayers and support,” The Primate said.

DV Sunday – 4 May 2025

May 1, 2025

The General Synod Families and Culture Commission invites all Anglican churches to join us to mark this Sunday, May 4th as DVSUNDAY in your parish.

Primate’s Statement following the death of Pope Francis

Apr 22, 2025

“Francis ministered as Pope with great humility, humanity and a real focus on trying to
follow the way of Jesus.” Read the statement here
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Primate’s Easter Message

Apr 17, 2025

“On Good Friday, we see both love and reconciliation.” Read the statement here
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Anglican Bishops Statement on Antisemitism

Feb 9, 2025

“Antisemitism, even when the expression of a small minority, injures us all and must be rejected by all.” Read the statement here
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Vale Bishop Keith Rayner

Jan 14, 2025

Read the Primate’s message on the death of Bishop Keith Rayner here
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For more Australian Church News, see News and Media

Anglican Communion News Service

For international Anglican News, see Anglican Communion News Service

Day 16

Australian Church News

Anglican Communion News Service

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