UCA QLD - Volunteers CARE Program
The Volunteers C.A.R.E. initiative consists of Courses Activating volunteers to Respond to the emotional, pastoral and spiritual needs of people Everywhere. The initiative is endorsed as a recognised pastoral care volunteer pathway for the Uniting Church in Australia, Queensland Synod. The initiative is proudly supported by UnitingCare Queensland and Wesley Mission Queensland.
CARE Essentials Course - Brisbane March 2026
Thursday 5 March 2026
What: CARE Essentials course - Brisbane
Where: The Wesley Hospital
451 Coronation Drive, Auchenflower, 4066
When: Training Session Plan
Every Thursday morning
Dates: 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th March 2026
9am - 1pm
Free Onsite Parking available
Refreshments for purchase
The Wesley Hospital
CARE Essentials Course - Brisbane June 2026
Tuesday 2 June 2026
What: CARE Essentials course - Brisbane
Where: The Wesley Hospital
451 Coronation Drive, Auchenflower, 4066
When: Training Session Plan
Every Tuesday morning
Dates: 2nd, 9th,16th, 23rd June 2026
Time: 9am - 1pm
Free Onsite Parking available
Refreshments for purchase
The Wesley Hospital
CARE Essentials Course - ONLINE July 2026
Thursday 2 July 2026
What: CARE Essentials course - ONLINE
When: Training Session Plan (4 Weekly Sessions)
Thursday Mornings
Dates: 2, 9,16, 23 July 2026
Time: 9am - 1pm
Access to Teams online using a computer with strong internet connection, sound and camera is essential.
CARE Essentials Course - Brisbane November 2026
Wednesday 4 November 2026
What: CARE Essentials course - Brisbane
Where: The Wesley Hospital
451 Coronation Drive, Auchenflower, 4066
Training Session Plan
When: Every Wednesday morning
Dates: 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th November 2026
Times: 9am - 1pm
Free Onsite Parking available
Refreshments for purchase
The Wesley Hospital
CARE Essentials Course - ONLINE November 2026
Thursday 5 November 2026
What: CARE Essentials course - ONLINE
When: Training Session Plan (4 Weekly Sessions)
Thursday Mornings
Dates: 5, 12,19, 26 November 2026
Time: 9am - 1pm
Access to Teams online using a computer with strong internet connection, sound and camera is essential.
CARE Essentials Course - ONLINE
Thursday 6 November 2025
What: CARE Essentials course - ONLINE
When: Training Session Plan (4 Sessions)
Thursday Mornings
6 Nov - 27 Nov 2025
9am - 12.30pm
CARE Essentials Course - Gladstone
Friday 7 November 2025
What: CARE Essentials course - Gladstone
Where: Gladstone Uniting Church
1 Uniting Place, Telina (Cnr Dixon Dr & Uniting Place)
When: Training Session Schedule 2025
Friday 7th Nov: 6.30pm – 9pm
Saturday 8th Nov: 9am – 3.30pm
Sunday 9th Nov 11.30am – 3pm
Gladstone Uniting Church
CARE Essentials Course - Cairns
Monday 28 July 2025
What: CARE Essentials course - Cairns
Where: UnitingCare Birch St Community Hub
98 Birch St, Manunda
When: Training Session Plan
Monday 28th July
Friday 22nd August
Friday 26th September
Time: 9am - 3pm
Free Parking available
Catering provided
Birch St Community Hub
CARE Essentials Course - ONLINE
Thursday 3 July 2025
What: CARE Essentials course - ONLINE
When: Training Session Plan (8 Sessions)
Thursday Nights
3 July - 21 August 2025
6.45pm - 8.30pm
CARE Essentials Course - Hervey Bay
Saturday 7 June 2025
What: CARE Essentials course
Where: Hervey Bay Uniting Church
56 Exeter St, Torquay QLD 4655
When: Two Day Training
Saturday 7 June 2025 & Saturday 14 June 2025
8:45am for 9am - 4:30pm (each day)
Catering & Onsite Parking Available
Contact: Rev Keren Seto
keren.seto@uchealth.com.au
Hervey Bay Uniting Church
CARE Essentials Course - Redcliffe
Friday 9 May 2025
What: CARE Essentials course - Redcliffe
Where: Redcliffe Uniting Church
Ocean Room, 1 Richens Street, Redcliffe
When: Training Session Plan
Each Friday morning
9th, 16th, 23rd & 30th May 2025
9.30am - 12pm
Onsite Parking available
Cafe Refreshments for purchase
Redcliffe Uniting Church - Ocean Room
CARE Essentials Course - Brisbane
Thursday 20 March 2025
What: CARE Essentials course - Brisbane
Where: The Wesley Hospital
451 Coronation Drive, Auchenflower, 4066
When: Training Session Plan
Each Thursday morning
20th & 27th March, 3rd & 10th April 2025
9am - 1pm
Free Onsite Parking available
Refreshments for purchase
The Wesley Hospital
CARE Essentials Course - Townsville
Saturday 15 February 2025
What: CARE Essentials course - Townsville
Where: Kirwan Uniting Church
18 Hinchinbrook Drive, Kirwan
When: Training Session Plan
Saturday Mornings
15th and 22nd February 2025
8am - 4pm
Free Onsite Parking available
M'tea & Lunch provided - please advise dietary requirements
Kirwan Uniting Church
CARE Essentials Course - Brisbane
Tuesday 8 October 2024
What: CARE Essentials course - Brisbane
Where: The Wesley Hospital
451 Coronation Drive, Auchenflower, 4066
When: Training Session Plan
Each Tuesday morning
8th, 15th, 22nd & 29th October 2024
9:30am - 12.30pm
Free Onsite Parking available
Refreshments for purchase
The Wesley Hospital
CARE Essentials Course - Sunshine Coast
Tuesday 24 September 2024
What: CARE Essentials course - Sunshine Coast
Where: Bli Bli Uniting Church
10-36 Lefoes Road BLI BLI QUEENSLAND 4560
When: Two Day Training
Tuesday, 24th September 2024 &
Monday, 30th September 2024
9:00am - 4:00pm
Catering & Onsite Parking Available
Bli Bli Uniting Church