Ministry Wellbeing and Development
Professional Development
Professional Development
All clergy are expected to engage in a least 30 hours of professional supervision in each three-year cycle. 12 of these hours are mandated; the other 18 are elective.
The Diocese funds the cost of the mandatory components; parishes may wish to make a financial contribution towards the cost of the elective hours of Professional Development.
Related Policy
Clergy Appointment and Licensing Statute Section 36
Policy 10.7B - Ministry Wellbeing - Professional Development
Related Forms
Ministry Wellbeing Form 5 - Professional Development Plan
Ministry Wellbeing Form 5 - Professional Development Plan 2026 (pre-filled)
Ministry Wellbeing Form 6 - Annual Record of Professional Development
Mandatory Professional Development
The mandatory professional development component for active clergy in the Anglican Diocese of Perth for 2026 is Professional Responsibilities and Boundaries.
A range of sessions have been planned across the breadth of our Diocese so that no-one need travel too far, and to embed our learning in local community.
Professional Development Events
Clergy PD - Weddings
This session provides clergy and celebrants with a practical guide to navigating recent changes in marriage registration laws and using the Marriage Celebrants Portal for legal documentation.
Clergy PD - Neurodivergence and faith work
Build a basic understanding of common neurodivergent conditions, and explore how churches can be safe and inclusive environments for everyone, including neurodivergent clergy.
Clergy PD - Trauma-informed pastoral care
Explore what trauma is, how it affects the body, mind, and spirit, and the ways it can shape a person’s behaviour, relationships, and engagement with faith communities.
Clergy PD - Dementia Awareness
Explore what dementia is, the different types, causes, and stages, and the ways it can affect individuals and their families.
Clergy PD - Establishing Personal Presence Online: A Ministry of Visibility
This optional Professional Development workshop explores how clergy and church leaders can build an authentic, professional online presence that reflects their ministry and maintains healthy boundaries.
