Health and Safety

Whilst there are no longer any restrictions in regards to COVID-19,  we encourage  those testing positive to COVID 19 to consider staying home and making use of our online worship services on YouTube. In addition, if you are experiencing any flu-like symptoms, but are not currently positive for COVID 19, we would encourage you to consider wearing a mask if you wish to attend a worship service in person. Hand sanitiser remains available and is encouraged to be used when entering one of our facilties.

These measures are to assist in protecting the health and safety of all those from all age groups attending worship services.

Our weekly services are livestreamed to our YouTube channel for the benefit of those that cannot join us in person. If you are worshipping with us in person you may appear on camera whilst inside the sanctuary. We respect your privacy and 'no-camera' seating is available. Please speak to a greeter or a member of our AV Team for more information. 

If you are joining us for a special occasion such as a baptism or other special event, we understand your desire to capture these moments on camera. We just ask that you are respectful and considerate of others worshipping with us whilst taking any pictures.  We also request that you do not post any pictures to social media containing people other than your own family members or friends without first getting the permission of those other people to respect their privacy.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

At Wyndham Hobsons Bay Lutheran Church we believe all people are made in the image of God and we strive to provide a safe and nurturing environment for all our members and visitors, including children, the elderly, and other vulnerable people. We are compliant with the Professional Standards guidelines of the Lutheran Church of Australia. More information is available here.

To make a complaint, or report potential abuse, please see the details below.

We live in a broken world and sadly this can lead to stress, anxiety, depression, or a feeling of despair, or hopelessness. 

If you are finding it difficult to cope, you may find some of the following resources and links to help useful. If you need to talk to someone, there is help available, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week - no one needs to suffer alone.

If you would like us to pray for you and your personal situation, please click here to take you to our Prayer Request page.  If you would like to speak to our Pastor, please click here to take you to our Contact Us page.

The good news is there is hope! Jesus loves YOU! The Bible offers words of life and hope and you can read it for free, online at BibleGateway.com , or Bible.com. If you don't know where to start, ask God to reveal the verse  He wants you to hear and open the Bible up, start to read, and let the words reveal His love for you.

Other useful resources, and people you can talk to right now:

Beyond Blue  1300 22 4636 (There is a plethora of information, links & fact sheets on a variety of issues including anxiety, depression & suicide for men, women, young people, older people, multicultural & pregnancy issues.)

Mensline  Mensline 1300 78 99 78

Griefline National help line if you’re feeling a need to talk about your grief around any sort of loss.

Christian Counsellors Association Christian Counsellors Association of Australia for counselling.

Mental Health First Aid Mental Health First Aid incl. COVID-19 Mental Health resources

There are specific resources available for children and young adults:

Kids Helpline   1800 551 800 - For kids 5-25yrs old anywhere, anytime.

Headspace  eHeadspace 1800 650 890

 If you are feeling suicidal there are people available to listen to you:

Lifeline 13 11 14  crisis support 24/7 via phone/text chat/online

Suicide Callback Service

For family advice or family violence issues:

Family Relationship Advice Line  Family Relationship Advice Line 1800 050 321

Reach Out  Sexual Assault, Domestic or Family Violence and Abuse 1800 RESPECT 1800 737 732