RMIT Chaplaincy provides care, guidance, and spiritual support for students and staff of all faiths, including those who are secular or non-religious.
About RMIT Chaplaincy
RMIT Chaplaincy offers a welcoming and inclusive space for reflection, support, and conversation. Our trained multi-faith Chaplains represent a diverse range of traditions including Christian, Buddhist, Jewish and Islamic faiths.
We support students and staff of all faiths, as well as those who identify as secular or non-religious. Whether you’re navigating life events, study pressures, unexpected loss, relationship challenges, or personal concerns, our Chaplains are here to listen with care and without judgement.
Conversations with a Chaplain are confidential and open to all RMIT students and staff. You do not need to follow a faith tradition to speak with a chaplain.
Talk to a Chaplain
If you'd like to talk to a Chaplain call or send us an enquiry.
Multi-faith Chaplaincy location: Building 47, 8 Orr St, Carlton.
Phone: +61 3 9925 2317
Email: chaplaincy@rmit.edu.au
Send an enquiry: Get spiritual support (For "Topic", select "Wellbeing, Support & Housing" and for "Question", select "Get spiritual support". In the "Description" section, please share with us how we can support you).
If you know which Chaplain you want to talk to, let us know when you contact us. If you want to talk to someone but don't know who, don't worry, we'll help you.
Meet our Chaplains
Rev Helen Summers
Chaplain – Interfaith (City campus)
Rev Helen Summers is an Interfaith Minister who studied in New York and was ordained in 1997. Helen brings many years of experience in education and pastoral care to the role of chaplain.
As an Interfaith Minister, Helen embraces the deep truths found at the heart of all authentic spiritual traditions that give meaning to life, and the shared wealth of spiritual practices that help us evolve and grow. Helen is deeply respectful of the commitment to common values of peace, compassion, wisdom, service, and above all, love, which is found in all traditions. Interfaith Ministers acknowledge the One Spirit that resides in all.
Sheikh Moustapha Sarakibi
Chaplain - Islamic
Director, Board of Imams Vic, will provide pastoral care for Muslim students and staff at RMIT. Sheikh Moustapha will also conduct Jum'ah prayer each Friday from 1.30pm-2pm. Sheikh Moustapha can be contacted at moustapha.sarakibi@rmit.edu.au
Victoria Wilson
Chaplain – Buddhist
Victoria welcomes everyone from the RMIT community regardless of religious background and ethnicity to enjoy the benefits of mindful based stress reduction techniques and loving kindness practices. Her manner is friendly and relaxed, open to all seeking more peace and happiness in their lives using accessible secular techniques. Victoria comes from a Mahayana background but has deep respect for the Theravada tradition having studied and attended numerous retreats over the years. Victoria travels to India annually to further her practice and studies and teaches at retreats in Bali and Europe.
Daniel Berchie
Chaplain – Christian (Bundoora campus)
Daniel is a Minister of Religion with the Seventh-day Adventist Church and serves as a Chaplain at RMIT University. With a background in pastoral ministry, higher education, and student support, he is passionate about helping students and staff navigate the opportunities and challenges of university life. Before joining RMIT, Daniel spent many years in higher education at Valley View University in Ghana, where he held academic and leadership roles and supported students in their personal and academic development. He enjoys connecting with people from diverse backgrounds and is committed to creating a welcoming space where everyone feels heard, valued, and supported.
As a chaplain, Daniel offers a listening ear, pastoral care, spiritual guidance, and a safe place for meaningful conversations for people of all faiths and worldviews.
David will work each Wednesday at the Bundoora Campus - in Building 202, Level 2, Room 13
Derrick Jesurathinam
Chaplain – Christian (Bundoora campus)
I'm Derrick, a Christian Chaplain at RMIT (Bundoora campus). Having grown up in the religiously diverse society of India and now living in multicultural Melbourne, I've been interested in how faith, culture and everyday life intersect. I especially enjoy meeting with students to explore questions about faith, spirituality, meaning and the big questions of life.
As a Christian, one of my central convictions is Jesus' call to love God and love others. I believe the life and teaching of Jesus invite us to discover a life of grace, purpose, hope and flourishing, while learning to engage respectfully with people of different beliefs and backgrounds. I'd love to have a chat with you: whether you're exploring faith, grappling with questions, or simply looking for someone to talk to.
You can reach me at derrick.jesurathinam@rmit.edu.au, or find me every Thursday at the Bundoora Campus - in Building 202, Level 2, Room 11
Other Chaplains
Rabbi Boruch Broh – Jewish Chaplain
Sr Delma Lamb – Catholic Chaplain
Yassin Aman – Islamic Chaplain (Bundoora campus)
Chaplaincy administration
Laura Kretiuk – Chaplaincy Administrative Officer
Chaplaincy events
All events are free and open to all RMIT students and staff.
Meditation Sessions
See the main Meditation Sessions event page for more information.
Jumu'ah Prayer and Lecture
Friday prayer for Muslims studying or working at RMIT. Facilitated by Sheikh Moustapha Sarakibi.
1:30-2pm each Friday during semester.
City campus, Building 47, level 2, Room 2 (male) and Level 1, Room 7 (female), Orr St, Carlton.
Walking the Labyrinth
A labyrinth is not a maze. A labyrinth has only one path leading to a central point, you take the same path going out. "In a maze you lose yourself, in a labyrinth you find yourself".
Step into this ancient practice, now embraced in higher education, schools, hospitals, and spiritual settings around the world. Whether you're seeking reflection, mindfulness, or simply a moment of calm, the labyrinth offers a unique and meaningful experience.
City campus, Building 47, level 3, 8 Orr St, Carlton.
Come and experience this ancient practice brought into modern times!
Enquiries & Bookings:
Email: chaplaincy@rmit.edu.au
For more information about any events, send an enquiry request.
Are you interested in joining a spiritual club or society? Find all spiritual clubs on the RMIT Student Union (RUSU) website.
Multi-faith prayer rooms
Access by student card or staff card only (swipe access)
Multi-faith prayer rooms are available at City, Brunswick and Bundoora campuses.
