Welcome to Newcastle Anglican
Formally known as the Anglican Diocese of Newcastle, Newcastle Anglican is a leading faith-based organisation, serving the people of the Hunter and the Central Coast.
Anglican Care is dedicated to providing quality aged care services including home care, retirement living, and residential aged care. Our social justice service, Samaritans, offers life-changing support and advocacy to youth and those in need. Newcastle Anglican Schools invest in children and young people and offer a holistic approach to education.
We have two preschools and four schools. Bishop Tyrrell Anglican College, Lakes Grammar School, Manning Valley Anglican College, and Scone Grammar educate a combined 3,000 students.
Newcastle Anglican’s vision is for people to flourish because of what we do, inspired by the way of Jesus.
Our Commitment
We are committed to our community and will consistently provide safe and effective services, education, and ministry.
We will support you to be yourself and achieve your goals. You will be valued, and your rights will be respected.
You will be empowered to be your best self and live your best life.
Our Apology and Accountability
Newcastle Anglican recognises that children were harmed while participating in activities associated with the Diocese. The Bishop and Synod express their sincere and deep apology to every survivor. We are accountable for the safety of others. We are committed to the processes of redress and survivor support.
We take allegations of misconduct and abuse seriously. If you would like to speak with the Diocesan Director of Professional Standards, call 1800 774 945
Newcastle Anglican is one of the 23 Dioceses of the Anglican Church of Australia.
News
Stories from Newcastle Anglican and our agencies
FeaturedRecognising our incredible volunteers
Volunteers play a crucial role across Newcastle Anglican – in our parishes, schools, and agencies. As part of National Volunteer Week celebrations, we highlighted just…
FeaturedMarking the start of a…
Manning Valley Anglican College (MVAC) is excited to welcome its new Principal, Mr Mark Newton, from the start of Term 2. Newcastle Anglican sat down…
FeaturedOur Anglican identity
In this column, Bishop Peter outlines an area of debate emerging in the Anglican Communion. Those who follow church news closely will know that, in…
Allied HealthEncounter | Choosing how we…
MARCH 2026 Our latest Encounter magazine – Choosing How We Live – is out now. In his column, Bishop Peter explains that we have a…
FeaturedStitching together a legacy
Brenda Dryden’s 204 needlepoint kneelers sit proudly in Christ Church Cathedral. It started with stitching a few crosses and grew into a tribute to Newcastle’s community. Brenda Dryden’s legacy has…
FeaturedLiving the Word: Deborah
From the Bishop Dear friends, At every Lambeth Conference, the gathering of bishops from across the Communion, there is a photograph taken of all attendees.…
FeaturedCelebrating our women | PHOTOS
Nominated staff from across the organisation attended a small gathering at Fort Scratchley to celebrate International Women’s Day. It was wonderful to spend the morning…
FeaturedLiving the Word: John 1
From the Bishop Dear friends, Just over a week ago I was experiencing the riches of the Church of England. On my surprising extra Sunday…
FeaturedSt Peter’s East Maitland celebrates…
A historic pipe organ – one of only 11 to arrive in Australia and the oldest in operation – is celebrating its 150th anniversary at…
FeaturedLent is a time for…
When I was a Girls’ Friendly Society (GFS) leader, we were doing a program on Lent with our girls. It was 1984. We began by…
FeaturedA shared act of remembrance at Bishop Tyrrell
On Tuesday 11 November, the Bishop Tyrrell Anglican College (BTAC) community gathered together for a heartfelt Remembrance Day service, a moment of collective reflection and gratitude. Led with warmth and…
FeaturedChrist Church Cathedral undergoes historic…
Christ Church Cathedral is set to undergo a major restoration to ensure the preservation of one of Newcastle’s most significant landmarks. The state heritage listed icon will have essential insurance work to…
FeaturedWelcome to Living the World…
From the Bishop God is a welcoming God who knows we come with questions. We experience the world with its wondrous complexity, and we face…