Who we are
Below you’ll find more about ASACPEV’s governance, purpose, and how to become a member.
The Association for Supervised and Clinical Pastoral Education in Victoria Inc (ASACPEV) is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the education, accreditation, and professional support of spiritual/pastoral care practitioners.
We uphold the highest standards in Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) across Victoria, working in partnership with CPE Centres and Supervisors to ensure quality training and supervision. Through our collaborative approach, we foster excellence in reflective practice, spiritual/theological integration, and spiritual/pastoral care.
ASACPEV is committed to the development of compassionate, person-centred care across healthcare, aged care, prison, community, and faith-based settings.
Our mission
ASACPEV Inc exists to educate and accredit people for their excellence in spiritual/pastoral practice. This is achieved through the provision of supervised spiritual/pastoral care education, professional support, and recognition of our members.
Our vision
ASACPEV Inc will be renowned and sought out for its outstanding ecumenical supervisory practices, promoting both established and leading-edge spiritual/pastoral care practice, whether to individuals, communities or institutions.
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To create and maintain standards for the provision of CPE; to regulate the practices of CPE in Victoria by engaging in registration of centres and programmes and the accreditation of CPE participants and supervisors according to the Standards of the Association;
To engage in and encourage ongoing education for the further development of CPE programmes, including the partnership with the University of Divinity for the professional development of spiritual/pastoral care practitioners and supervisors;
To engage in and encourage research for the development of CPE;
To develop or approve reciprocal arrangements with similar bodies in Australia and overseas; and
To encourage and promote awareness of CPE as part of professional education for spiritual/pastoral care practice.
To promote quality accredited professional supervision beyond the CPE Centres and the conduct of CPE programmes.
To promote accredited professional supervision to faith groups, institutions, churches, organisations and individual pastoral practitioners.
To hold and circulate a register of accredited professional pastoral supervisors who work in private practice.
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The Rules of ASACPEV Inc outline the structure, responsibilities, and governance of the Association. You can download the Rules here:
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ASACPEV Inc welcomes members who are committed to the formation and supervision of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) in Victoria.
Who can be a member?
ASACPEV membership is open to individuals pursuing a CPE Supervisory pathway.
General Membership is available to those who have completed at least two accredited CPE units (800 hours) with a registered ASACPEV CPE Centre and a Provisional or Accredited ASACPEV Supervisor.
Supervisory Membership is available to those who have been approved to commence Supervisor Training through ASACPEV, or who hold equivalent accreditation through an ANZACPE-affiliated body.
What membership offers
Becoming a member of ASACPEV offers opportunities for connection, contribution, and continued growth:
Belong to a professional body of peers and colleagues
Attend seminars, workshops, and networking events
Receive support in a collegial and reflective environment
Contribute to the development and integrity of CPE standards in Australia
Access international CPE connections
Participate in governance (e.g. voting rights at the AGM for full members)
Support the ongoing development of pastoral and spiritual care in diverse settings
Apply for membership
Download the Membership Application Form (PDF)
For membership enquiries, contact us.