CPE Courses (Dates and Locations)

NB:  Before beginning any CPE courses, applicants are required to be immunised against, or show evidence of immunity to:

• Covid-19 (fully vaccinated)
• VPD’s ( Whooping Cough, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Chicken Pox) and
• Hepatitis B (at least 2 of 3 injections before commencing).

Applicants who intend to complete the practicum elements of CPE within a hospital need to provide evidence of a current Blue Card with their application.

CPE and Covid-19

CPE is based on the action-reflection-action process. Depending on Covid-19 outbreaks and Qld Health responses, sometimes our participants are not able to complete all of the action/practical component of CPE in Qld hospitals.

Unless you are employed as a Chaplain/Pastoral Carer, or you have guaranteed access to recipients of pastoral care, you will not be able to complete CPE.

We are trying to provide CPE training wherever it is needed in Qld. Please contact our Secretary, Annie, to discuss the possibilities.

Online - Introduction to CPE

10, 11, 12, 17, 24 February, 2024

10am - 5pm

Salih Yucel and Cathy Brown

$250

Islamic Chaplaincy Course - ISRA Academy

This course is a "taster" for CPE, and NOT the full 400 hour course which is required for most institutions who provide pastoral care services to residents and patients.  While this introductory course is conducted from an Islamic perspective, people of other faiths are welcome and encouraged to apply and participate.

Mostly Online 

3rd March – 10th November 2023  (Part- time)

Generally fortnightly on Fridays online.  In-person days 3-4 March, 2-3 June, 9 - 10 November. (Break 25/7 - 12/9)

Helen Vester and Trish Byrne

31st December, 2022.

Monday, 30th January, 2023.

Applicants will need some basic computer literacy and have a reliable internet connection.

Practical aspects can be completed in your home town if you do not live in Brisbane.

Preference will be given to applicants living outside of Brisbane and Toowoomba.

It is likely the in-person group days will be held in Brisbane, but this will be negotiated depending on the location of the majority of applicants.

The online components of the course are NOT recorded and applicants must commit to attending all group days (in-person and online) at the agreed times.

Participants wanting to complete CPE with Helen Vester may do so as part of some qualifications at the University of Divinity.  See Clinical Pastoral Education – University of Divinity .  Note: University fees will apply for these subjects.

Mostly Online 

9th May – 11th October 2023  (Part- time)

Generally weekly on Tuesdays online.  In-person days 9-10 May, 26 -27 July, 10 - 11 October. (Break 26/6 - 14/7)

Jenni Wegener

15 March, 2023.

Wednesday, 5th April, 2023.

Applicants will need some basic computer literacy and have a reliable internet connection.

Practical aspects can be completed in your home town if you do not live in Brisbane.

Preference will be given to applicants living outside of Brisbane and Toowoomba.

It is likely the in-person group days will be held in Brisbane, but this will be negotiated depending on the location of the majority of applicants.

The online components of the course are NOT recorded and applicants must commit to attending all group days (in-person and online) at the agreed times.

Participants wanting to complete CPE with Jenni Wegener may do so as part of some qualifications at the University of Divinity.  See Clinical Pastoral Education – University of Divinity .  Note: University fees will apply for these subjects.

Mt Isa

May 2023 to February 2043 (Part-time)

2 consecutive days every 3 weeks (Break 8th June - 14th July)

Cathy Brown

25th March, 2023.

To be advised.

Participants wanting to complete CPE with Cathy Brown may do so as part of some qualifications at the University of Divinity or Sydney College of Divinity.  See Clinical Pastoral Education – University of Divinity (DP9100S)or Clinical Pastoral Education 1 - Sydney College of Divinity (scd.edu.au)  Please contact Cathy for more details.   Note: University fees will apply for these subjects.

Toowoomba - DDHHS - 2024

February to June 2024 (20 weeks - Part-time)

1 day per week (two days on the first and last week)

Annie Baker

31st October, 2023

Late November, 2023

Brisbane Full-Time 2023-24

Mid November 2023 to mid February 2024 (10 weeks - Full-time) (3 week break over Christmas/New Year)

2 days per week

Cathy Brown

15th September, 2023

29th September, 2023

Brisbane 2024

March - October 2024

2 days every 3 weeks

Cathy Brown

30th November, 2023

18th December, 2023

​Download an application form:

Word Document:  QICPE Application 2024

For applications completed online, please see Course Application button at the bottom of the QICPE Home page.

Where do I send my application?

For emailed applications, contact  info@qicpe.com to be advised of the relevant email address.

All applications may be posted to:

How do I pay my non-refundable Application and Processing Fee?

Go to the "Events - Event Registration" tab above for option on how to pay by direct transfer or by cash, or

By Credit Card:

International Students (those currently living outside Australia):

Owing to additional processing requirements and the potential of other challenges, all international student applicants must contact the secretary, Annie, at secretary@qicpe.com at least 3 months prior to the closing date for applications for the selected CPE Unit.  International applications should only be sent after contacting the QICPE Secretary and receiving a go-ahead to commence the application process.

• Application and Processing fee - $50 ($51 if paying by credit card) (due with written application and BEFORE the interview.  Non-refundable.  N.B.  The application fee is course location specific and supervisor specific.  If you withdraw your application after an interview, any further applications to a CPE course require a new application and processing fee to be paid.)
• Acceptance of Course offer- $200 ($204 if paying by credit card) (due after interview and before course starts.  Non-refundable.)
• Course fee - $1800 ($1832 if paying by credit card) (due before the fourth day of the course after which time it is non-refundable.  The course fee includes one year's membership to QICPE Inc.) (Increasing to $2200 for courses starting in 2024.)

*** Subject to change with notice.  Pensioners and volunteers may apply for a $300 discount if needed.