Our editorial priorities
Australian chaplaincy information, practical guidance and training are the priorities. Research, international developments and reflections support those aims. Clearly labelled categories help readers distinguish reporting, evidence, suggested practice and personal reflection.
Evidence and review
Practice resources should identify their author or reviewer where appropriate, sources, relevant jurisdiction, publication date and review date. Distinguish official requirements from evidence and APCN suggestions. Do not present an opinion or one provider’s practice as a national rule.
Use “best practice” only when the claim can be substantiated. Summarise research proportionately, noting limitations that materially affect its interpretation.
Confidentiality and permission
Do not submit pastoral case notes, identifiable stories about people in prison, victims or staff, restricted workplace material, photographs without permission or operational security information. Check both consent and workplace permissions; permission from one person may not resolve every obligation.
General topic suggestions are preferred to case descriptions. Removing names may leave people or incidents identifiable through context.
Contributions and conflicts
Contributions are considered editorially, not automatically published. Before publication, agree attribution, permissions, permitted edits and the rights required to publish. Declare relevant affiliations, financial interests and other conflicts. Explain contributor affiliations without implying institutional endorsement.
Corrections and concerns
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