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RELIGIOUS SERVICES

In Australia you will have little difficulty finding an appropriate place of worship. The main religion is Christianity with the three largest denominations being the Anglican, Roman Catholic and Uniting Churches. Other Christian denominations include Lutheran, Jehovah's Witness, Seventh Day Adventist, Presbyterian and Baptist.
 
Other major religions include Judaism, Islam, Buddhism, Taoism and Hinduism. Freedom of religion is guaranteed by law in Australia.
 

Religious services on campus

Chaplaincy services are available on Kensington campus for the benefit of students from various  Christian denominations as well as the Jewish and Muslim communities. The services offered by the various chaplains include fellowship, religious counselling and leadership in the study of religious texts and doctrines.
For a list of Chaplains click...here
 
The Islamic Society runs the Islamic Centre's prayer room and meeting facilities. For details of prayer times, locations and other information see the website: www.isoc-unsw.org.au
 
Click here for further information on Services and Communities for Muslim Students nearby Sydney Eastern Suburbs
 
UNIBUDS,  a non-sectarian Buddhist Society meets regularly for dharma talks and social activities.
 
For other places of whorship, search Yellow Pages under 'religion/community organisations'.