Tumby Bay Interchurch

Tumby Bay Interchurch Council Inc · Since 1969

Supporting local churches
and pastoral wellbeing
in our schools.

We're a small group of Christian churches in Tumby Bay, South Australia, working together to support the spiritual and emotional wellbeing of our community—especially our kids in local schools.

Faith, community, and care for every person.

Get in touch See our work

🏛️ A registered charity.

⛪ Supporting Christian churches.

🧒 Focused on kids and families.

🤝 Built on community and care.

Why we exist

Tumby Bay Interchurch Council Inc · Est. 1969

We started as a simple idea: local churches working together instead of apart. Over 55 years, we've grown into a trusted presence in our district—supporting families, helping kids, and keeping our community connected.

Today, we're best known for our chaplaincy work in local schools. We believe every child deserves to feel seen, heard, and cared for— whether they're in the classroom, on the playground, or at home.

Our work is grounded in Christian faith, but our doors are open to everyone. We're here to listen, to help, and to walk alongside our community—one conversation at a time.

Our mission & vision

What drives us, and where we're headed.

Mission

To promote local Christian churches in our district and support Pastoral & Spiritual Wellbeing (PSW) in local schools— fostering faith, community, and resilience.

Vision

A connected, compassionate Tumby Bay where every child and family experiences belonging, spiritual care, and the love of Christ through church and school chaplaincy.

Our heart

We believe community is built on small acts of kindness. A listening ear. A warm meal. A prayer. A hand to hold. That's what we're here for.

What we do

Practical support for our community, rooted in faith and care.

  1. 01

    School chaplaincy support

    We fund and support chaplains in local schools who are there for kids—listening, helping, and walking alongside them through the ups and downs of school life.

    Children 6–15 Females Males Rural/remote
  2. 02

    Church & community gatherings

    We bring local churches together for shared services, community events, and fellowship. We believe we're stronger when we stand together.

    All ages Christianity
  3. 03

    Pastoral & spiritual wellbeing

    We support PSW programs that nurture the whole person— body, mind, and spirit. Because wellbeing isn't just about what's on the surface.

    Pastoral care Spiritual support
  4. 04

    Community connection

    We organize events, services, and get-togethers to keep our community connected—because nobody should have to go it alone.

    Fellowship Support

Embracing technology for inclusion

How we're using voice AI to reach further and care deeper.

In our rural community, many elderly members struggle with vision loss, and some children have reading difficulties. We believe that access to spiritual care and community news should not depend on being able to read small print.

That's why we're partnering with ElevenLabs to use lifelike Text-to-Speech technology. We are creating warm, clear audio versions of our pastoral resources, school chaplaincy materials, and weekly service announcements.

  • For our elderly: Audio Bibles, prayer books, and service bulletins delivered via WhatsApp for members with sight loss.
  • For our schools: Engaging audio versions of wellbeing lessons for kids who struggle with reading or attention.
  • For the housebound: Weekly community updates and recorded sermons shared via local radio and phone trees.

Our commitment

✧

Every voice matters.

We are open to sharing our journey with ElevenLabs through a case study. We believe in measuring real impact—engagement rates, listening time, and feedback from our community.

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Who we're here for

We serve the people of Tumby Bay and the surrounding rural communities of South Australia.

  • Children and young people Kids aged 6–15 in local schools who need a caring adult to talk to
  • Families and parents Mums, dads, and caregivers who want support for their children
  • Local churches Congregations working together to serve our community
  • School communities Teachers, staff, and students who benefit from chaplaincy presence
  • Elderly and housebound members Seniors who need accessible audio content to stay connected
  • Anyone who needs a listening ear We're here for everyone—no matter who you are or where you come from

“Community is built on small acts of kindness. A listening ear. A warm meal. A hand to hold.”

Tumby Bay Interchurch Council

Charity details

Registered with the ACNC · Reporting up to date.

ABN 31 268 421 172
Charity size Small
Established 31 December 1969
Financial year end 30 December
Last reported 27 March 2026
Next report due 30 June 2027
Email emmy.hennell.tumby-bay@tuklasph.com
Who we help: Children 6–15 Females Males Rural/regional/remote
We promote local Christian churches in our district and support PSW in local schools.
Tumby Bay SA 5605, Australia South Australia Australia Christianity

Reach us

If you'd like to know more about our work, want to get involved, or just need someone to talk to—we're here. Drop us a line.

  • Support for local schools and families
  • Partnerships with churches and community groups
  • Pastoral care and spiritual support
  • Inquiries about our voice technology program

Website

tumby-bay.tuklasph.com

Email

A short note is fine. Tell us who you are and what you need. We reply with care and kindness.