Mee Ping Lau
Anglican priest and seafarers' chaplain
Port Hedland, Western Australia
Unley, South Australia
Summary
Multicultural ministry and outreach: Lau has actively led and supported multicultural congregations, notably integrating an Indonesian-speaking ministry into St Paul's Kogarah and engaging with culturally diverse communities through parish programs and local cultural conversations. sydneyanglicans+2
Parish leadership and diocesan service: He served as Rector of St Augustine's Unley (2016–2025) and held archidiaconal responsibilities in the Diocese of Adelaide, participating in synod and diocesan leadership roles. lbcdn+1
Seafarers' chaplaincy and pastoral care: In 2025 he engaged in chaplaincy with Mission to Seafarers contexts, serving as locum chaplain at the Port Hedland Seafarers Centre and providing pastoral and practical support to visiting seafarers. phseafarers+1
Community engagement and public conversation: Beyond parish duties he has taken part in public-facing cultural discussions (e.g., Unley cultural-harmony interviews and local events), indicating active engagement with civic and cultural life. youtube+1