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anglican.org.au is the official website of the Anglican Church of Australia. It is an informational portal covering the life, mission, and workings of the Church across 23 dioceses nationwide. It is not a commercial site and does not sell products or services. Use it if you want to find a local Anglican community, read official statements and church news, or understand how the Church is structured and governed.
What you will find on the site
The homepage presents the Church as present "in communities large and small in 23 dioceses across the country," with Anglican presence in Australia spanning nearly 230 years through parish communities, education, and welfare work.
Main content areas include:
- Finding a community — a "Find a Community" entry point for locating a local Anglican church.
- Ministry and governance — information on ordained clergy (bishops, priests, and others) who guide the Church's life and mission.
- News and statements — Australian Church News carries statements from the Primate and announcements from dioceses.
- Prayer Diary — a dated prayer schedule listing dioceses and clergy; the site references a 2026 Prayer Diary.
- Institutional resources — links covering Safer Churches reporting, the National Redress Scheme, the Hope25 initiative, a Family Violence Initiative with "Ten Commitments," and a GS19 Members Portal.
Who leads the Church
The Primate of the Anglican Church of Australia is Bishop Mark Short, Bishop of Canberra and Goulburn. The site also records other leadership appointments, such as the election of Bishop Bradly Billings as the 11th Archbishop of Adelaide and the appointment of Mrs Juliet Wenden as General Secretary, commencing February 2026.
What kind of news the site publishes
The news section mixes official statements with church announcements. Examples shown on the site include:
| Item | Date shown | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Statement of the Primate – Floods in Nepal | Aug 28, 2026 | Primate statement |
| Statement of the Primate – Death of Bishop Peter Hollingworth | May 20, 2026 | Primate statement |
| 'The language of hope speaks powerfully' — new Primate of Australia | Jan 20, 2026 | Feature |
| Primate Statement on Mass Shooting at Bondi | Dec 18, 2025 | Primate statement |
| Bishop Bradly Billings elected as 11th Archbishop of Adelaide | Dec 9, 2025 | Announcement |
| Appointment of General Secretary | Dec 9, 2025 | Announcement |
How to use it
- To find a church — start from the "Find a Community" link on the homepage.
- To read official positions — go to Australian Church News, where Primate statements are posted individually.
- To follow the prayer schedule — open the Prayer Diary, which lists a diocese and its clergy for each day.
- To report abuse or access redress information — use the Safer Churches and National Redress Scheme links.
What the site is not
It is a church information site, not a shop or service platform. The available material describes mission, ministry, governance, and news; no pricing, product, or transactional content is indicated. If you need commercial services or bookings, this is not the right destination.