Chaplaincy Team
The Revd Dr Timothy Gaden, BA(Hons) Melb, BD(Hons) MelbCollDiv, PhD Monash
Dean of the Theological School, College Chaplain and Stewart Lecturer in Theology
Tim Gaden teaches Greek, ethics and a unit on the Anglican
Spiritual Tradition. After completing his doctorate on the use of
Hellenistic philosophy and ethics in the Apostolic Fathers, he held
parish appointments in London and Melbourne. Tim is also an honorary
research associate in the School of Philosophy and Bioethics at Monash
University, and a member of the Human Research Ethics Committee at
Austin Health.
Tim's office is located in the Theological School, located in the Old Warden's Lodge (OWL), south of the College Chapel. He can be contacted on (03) 9348 7128.
The Revd Kim Cruickshank, DipYouthMinistry, BTheol MCD
Chaplain—Trinity College
Foundation Studies
Another graduate of the Trinity College Theological School, Kim has a background in youth ministry, and spends
much of her time with staff and students in Trinity College Foundation Studies (TCFS).
Kim's office is located in the Swanston Street TCFS campus, and she can be contacted on (03) 9348 7464. As well as regularly participating in Chapel
services, Kim has helped to develop a multi-purpose, multi-faith worship space (known as 'The Space'), also at 715 Swanston St. Kim coordinates the TCFS Cooking Club, where students get to know one another while preparing food from each other's traditions.
The Revd Robin Elliott, BA Adel, BTh (Hons) Flinders, DipPS AdelCollDiv
Chaplain—Residential College
Robin took up his appointment as a chaplain at Trinity early in 2007, and comes, with his wife Susannah, from the Parish of Bass-Phillip Island in the Diocese of Gippsland, where he has been Rector for the past four years. He was previously a parish priest in the Diocese of Adelaide, where, after studying at Adelaide University, he trained for ordination at St Barnabas' College and Flinders University. He is currently undertaking postgraduate research studies in Theology. His office is in the Bishops' corridor, near the Dining Hall doors, and he can be contacted on (03) 9348 7192.
Mr Philip Nicholls, BMus Melb
Administrator—Chaplaincy & Music
Philip joined the Chaplaincy team in August 2007, but his association with Trinity College extends back to 1996 when he became a member of the Trinity College Choir, then Assistant Director of Music (1996 to 2004). He has held non-resident tutorships at Trinity College and worked as Advancement Associate from 2000 to 2003. In addition to fulfilling this administrative role supporting the life of the Chapel, Philip is Director of Music at Christ Church Anglican Church, South Yarra, and Musical Director of the Tudor Choristers. His office is in the Bishops' corridor, opposite Robin's, and he can be contacted on (03) 9348 7495.