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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Tory Shepherd

ADF has 108 evangelical chaplains with each representing just 15 members

Man holding a Bible
Research conducted by military mental health expert Associate Prof Lisa Dell found that ADF members accessed a number of types of mental health support – including chaplaincy. Photograph: Getty Images

The Australian defence force has a disproportionately high number of evangelical chaplains, with one Australian Christian Churches chaplain for every member who identifies with that denomination, new figures reveal.

Critics argue ADF members shouldn’t be forced to receive care from someone with views that may differ vastly from their own – particularly when 80% of new recruits say they aren’t religious.

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