Our Values Unpacked – Devonport Chaplaincy Inc.
Our values shape everything we do — from chaplaincy to community care. Inspired by Jesus, we serve with compassion, hope, and practical love, helping Tasmanian’s find dignity and connection.
At Devonport Chaplaincy, our commitment to action is driven by the life and teachings of Jesus, who demonstrated selfless love, compassion, and humility. His example guides our mission to bring dignity, connection, and hope to all.
We are faith-based, not faith-biased, ensuring that our support is inclusive and accessible to everyone, regardless of background or belief.
These values are central to everything we do across our organisation:
- Devonport Chaplaincy
- Loaves & Fishes Tasmania
- Community Mentoring Tasmania
Our Core Values
- Compassion & Grace – Treating everyone with kindness and offering practical support.
- Servanthood – Walking alongside people in their struggles, putting others first.
- Hope & Resilience – Encouraging strength, optimism, and perseverance in hardship.
- Inclusive Love – Welcoming, valuing, and respecting all people.
- Better Together – Building strong communities through collaboration and partnership.
- Innovation & Adaptability – Embracing new ideas to help address evolving needs.
With a heart for service, we strive to build a future of dignity, hope, and shared purpose.
Who We Are
Devonport Chaplaincy Inc. is a faith-based, community-focused organisation dedicated to caring for and supporting people across Tasmania. We provide practical assistance that fosters dignity, strength, and connection.
Our Key Areas of Work
- School Chaplaincy & Mentoring – Supporting students, staff, and families through encouragement and guidance.
- Loaves & Fishes Tasmania – Combating food insecurity while creating training and employment opportunities.
- Community Engagement – Providing care, partnerships, and programs to help people move from crisis to stability.
At our core, we serve by meeting people where they are, fostering connection, and working together to build stronger communities. Our faith drives our actions, our values shape our work, and our partnerships create lasting impact.
Our Trading Names
- Devonport Chaplaincy
- Loaves & Fishes Tasmania
- Community Mentoring Tasmania
Why We Exist
Devonport Chaplaincy is founded on love, service, and lifting others up. We believe every person has value and purpose, and we strive to bring hope, practical solutions, and positive change to individuals and communities.
We focus on:
- Faith in Action – Demonstrating care and love in real, tangible ways.
- Restoration & Renewal – Supporting people as they heal and rebuild their lives.
- Innovation & Resilience – Creating opportunities for people to thrive, not just survive.
- Loving Practically – Addressing real needs in transformative ways.
- Building a Better Future Together – Partnering with the community to create a just, loving, and connected society.
Words from the Bible That Guide Us
“For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve.” – Mark 10:45
“Faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead.” – James 2:17
“Let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds.” – Hebrews 10:24
Who We Serve
Like Jesus, who welcomed all, we serve people from all backgrounds with love and respect:
- The Vulnerable – Those facing hardship, loneliness, or exclusion, regardless of background or beliefs.
- The Wider Community – Anyone seeking connection, growth, and support.
- Future Generations – Helping young people discover their worth, build resilience, and find opportunity.
“Whatever you did for one of the least of these, you did for me.” – Matthew 25:40
How We Lead & Make Decisions
We lead with integrity, humility, and a heart for service.
- Faith-Based, Not Faith-Biased – Rooted in Christian principles of love and justice, welcoming people of all beliefs.
- Faithful Stewardship – Managing resources wisely to maximise impact.
- Guidance Through Discernment – Seeking wisdom and direction in our decisions.
- Collaboration with Community – Listening to and valuing the people we serve.
- Innovation for Impact – Adapting to new challenges to better serve our community.
“Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.” – Proverbs 16:3
“Whatever you do, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus.” – Colossians 3:17
Our Values in Action
We live out our values in ways that create real change:
Compassion & Grace – Treating everyone with kindness and offering practical support.
“Be devoted to one another in love. Honour one another above yourselves.” – Romans 12:10
Servanthood – Putting others first and walking alongside them in their struggles.
“Whoever wants to be great among you must be your servant.” – Matthew 20:26
Faith in Action – Living out faith through our work, not just words.
“Show me your faith without deeds, and I will show you my faith by my deeds.” – James 2:18
Hope & Resilience – Encouraging people to face challenges with strength and optimism.
“Suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope.” – Romans 5:3–4
Inclusive Love – Ensuring everyone is welcome, valued, and respected.
“Accept one another, just as Christ accepted you.” – Romans 15:7
Better Together – Building strong communities through partnership and collaboration.
“Two are better than one because they have a good return for their labour.” – Ecclesiastes 4:9
Innovation & Adaptability – Adapting to better serve people’s needs.
“See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?” – Isaiah 43:19
In Summary
Devonport Chaplaincy exists to love, serve, and support people in practical ways. We help people from all backgrounds, create opportunities for growth, and build stronger, more connected communities. Guided by faith and a heart for service, we strive to make a lasting impact across Tasmania.
