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News & Highlights - 24 March 2023

Expert panel recommends changes to how teaching is taught at universities

News & Highlights - 21 March 2023

Schools’ food program out of this world

News & Highlights - 16 March 2023

Catholic school students set sights on STEM careers

News & Highlights - 14 March 2023

Catholic education leaders gather for 2023 West Australian Leaders’ Forum

News & Highlights - 13 March 2023

Catholic educators share insights at learning and teaching network

News & Highlights - 8 March 2023

New website to showcase Catholic education across Australia

News & Highlights - 1 March 2023

Catholic schools achieve high gains in NAPLAN

News & Highlights - 1 March 2023

Leaders from across the education sector come together for summit

Executive Director's Updates - 1 March 2023

Law reform proposals seriously encroach on religious freedom

News & Highlights - 28 February 2023

National summit to contribute to Early Learning Strategy

News & Highlights - 16 February 2023

Catholic educators recognised in 2023 Australia Day Honours

News & Highlights - 16 February 2023

Demand for Catholic education continues to grow across Australia

News & Highlights - 16 February 2023

Share your views on the importance of Catholic schools in Australia

Media Releases - 16 February 2023

Record number of students in Catholic schools shows support for faith-based education

Media Releases - 10 February 2023

National Catholic education says NAPLAN changes will put learning data into the hands of teachers sooner

Media Releases - 31 January 2023

Proposed reforms to discrimination legislation would make it impossible for Catholic schools to be Catholic

Media Releases - 20 January 2023

Cuts to HELP debt for Australia’s most remote teachers an important move

Media Releases - 16 December 2022

Catholic education welcomes holistic review of education including the National School Reform Agreement

Media Releases - 16 December 2022

National Teacher Workforce Action Plan to focus on immediate and future teacher workforce needs

Media Releases - 10 November 2022

Catholic schools are accountable: Greens need to stop dividing

Media Releases - 4 November 2022

Catholic education says religious freedom legislation must go hand-in-hand with the Law Reform Commission review

Media Releases - 3 November 2022

Catholic education looks forward to collaborating on the draft National Teacher Workforce Action Plan

Media Releases - 25 October 2022

Federal Budget: Labor’s first budget shows a commitment to teacher workforce, early childhood and student wellbeing says Catholic education

Media Releases - 5 September 2022

The Future is Listening – Catholic education community gathers in Melbourne for national conference

Media Releases - 1 June 2022

Catholic education looks forward to working with new Education Minister

Media Releases - 16 May 2022

Catholic education commends the extension of the Sporting Schools Program

Media Releases - 9 May 2022

Catholic education commends election focus on quality teaching

Media Releases - 14 April 2022

Catholic education seeks clarity from parties on election priorities

Media Releases - 8 April 2022

Live and Virtual: The National Catholic Education Conference 2022 offers educators a book now, decide later experience

Media Releases - 1 April 2022

Catholic education welcomes endorsement of Australian Curriculum (F-10)

Media Releases - 29 March 2022

Federal Budget: Catholic education welcomes the government’s commitment to deliver national education priorities

Media Releases - 29 March 2022

Federal Budget: Catholic education welcomes the government’s commitment to early childhood and boarding students in regional and remote areas

Media Releases - 25 March 2022

Extra funding for Indigenous boarding students an important move

Media Releases - 16 March 2022

Catholic schools achieve high gains in NAPLAN

Media Releases - 8 March 2022

Broad approach to respectful relationships will help keep young people safer

Media Releases - 9 February 2022

Teaching students to work in Catholic schools to address the COVID-19 teacher shortage and plan for future workforce needs

Media Releases - 9 February 2022

Catholic education welcomes bipartisan support for faith-based schools in Religious Discrimination legislation

Media Releases - 3 February 2022

NCEC congratulates Eva Skira AM on appointment to CECWA

Media Releases - 21 December 2021

‘Catholic schools should be free to be Catholic’ – Catholic education chief to tell Joint Parliamentary Committee

Media Releases - 6 December 2021

New Commissioner a positive step for regional education says Catholic sector

Media Releases - 16 November 2021

Urgent need to finalise federal religious freedom legislation

Media Releases - 13 November 2021

Suggested levy on Catholic school families has no support

Media Releases - 18 October 2021

Australian Catholic education virtual symposium to focus on school improvement and student learning

Media Releases - 5 October 2021

Catholic education to enhance student learning through PISA for Schools partnership

Media Releases - 7 September 2021

Appointment of Commissioners to the National Catholic Education Commission and Chair of the Faith Formation & Religious Education Standing Committee

Media Releases - 25 August 2021

Latest NAPLAN results reflect the persistence of educators and families

Media Releases - 2 August 2021

National Religious Education resources available for Catholic educators

Media Releases - 27 July 2021

Role of parents and families highlighted during the bicentenary of Catholic education in Australia

Media Releases - 25 May 2021

Students raise their voices to celebrate the bicentenary of Catholic education in Australia

Media Releases - 17 May 2021

National Mass to celebrate the bicentenary of Catholic education in Australia on 24 May 2021

Media Releases - 11 May 2021

Federal Budget responds to areas of significant educational need says Catholic sector

Media Releases - 12 March 2021

Catholic sector says Disability Standards recommendations place students and families at the centre of education

Media Releases - 11 March 2021

Education Minister’s focus on school improvement is on target says Catholic sector

Media Releases - 24 February 2021

Final report of the Quality Initial Teacher Education Review – an important step forward

Media Releases - 18 February 2021

Pastoral Letter on Catholic Education – 200 Years Young

Media Releases - 17 February 2021

Bishops’ pastoral letter celebrates 200 years of Australian Catholic education

Media Releases - 17 February 2021

National Launch: Catholic education in Australia celebrates 200 years

Media Releases - 27 January 2021

Sally Egan appointed as Deputy Director of National Catholic Education

Media Releases - 18 December 2020

Catholic sector looks forward to working with the new Federal Education and Youth Minister

Media Releases - 28 October 2020

Australian Catholic education virtual symposium to focus on school improvement and supporting disadvantaged students

Media Releases - 22 October 2020

Melbourne Catholic schools’ approach looks to the future

Media Releases - 21 October 2020

It’s time to register for the Faith in the Future Virtual Symposium

Media Releases - 2 September 2020

ABC ‘analysis’ gets it wrong on Catholic school funding National Catholic Education chief says

Media Releases - 13 August 2020

Catholic Education supports Government plans to amend the Copyright Act to protect teachers and parents

Media Releases - 29 June 2020

Catholic Education welcomes a strong national office to lead the Church’s response to child safety

Media Releases - 27 May 2020

Catholic Education welcomes support for early childhood and out of school hours care services

Media Releases - 18 May 2020

NCEC congratulates Jim Miles on his appointment as Executive Director of Catholic Education Melbourne

Media Releases - 14 May 2020

ACU to review Catholic schools’ national formation framework

Media Releases - 14 May 2020

Catholic Education sector welcomes funding to support additional hygiene measures in schools

Media Releases - 16 April 2020

Catholic education welcomes National Principles for School Education response to COVID-19

Media Releases - 7 April 2020

Schools are essential, not-for-profit services – A business approach to COVID-19 won’t work

Media Releases - 3 April 2020

Catholic Education sector welcomes extension of funding to preschools for 2021

Media Releases - 2 April 2020

Catholic Education sector welcomes the Australian Government’s early learning and care COVID-19 package

Media Releases - 28 March 2020

Urgent fee relief available for Catholic school families

Media Releases - 18 March 2020

Catholic education welcomes reduced emphasis on school to school NAPLAN comparisons

Media Releases - 18 March 2020

Catholic schools are adhering to Australian Government’s advice to remain open

Media Releases - 2 March 2020

Catholic education welcomes review into impacts on regional, rural and remote schools

Media Releases - 26 February 2020

Catholic education welcomes new school funding measure to assess parents’ income

Media Releases - 11 February 2020

Nicholas Moore appointed Chair of National Catholic Education Commission

Media Releases - 28 January 2020

Catholic schools welcome Federal Government doubling drought funding

Media Releases - 16 December 2019

Catholic Education welcomes COAG endorsing strong education goals and early learning

Media Releases - 7 November 2019

Catholic schools welcome drought funding

Media Releases - 12 July 2019

Deputy Director appointed for National Catholic Education

Media Releases - 7 June 2019

First Catholic High School at University campus

Media Releases - 27 May 2019

Catholic Education welcomes Dan Tehan’s re-appointment

Media Releases - 30 April 2019

Catholic Schools welcome Labor’s Solar Smart program

Media Releases - 2 April 2019

Budget delivers better targeted funding to improve learning

Media Releases - 21 February 2019

NCEC backs disability funding, principal academy and NAPLAN review

Media Releases - 15 February 2019

Former Victorian Senator Jacinta Collins appointed NCEC’s new Executive Director

Media Releases - 7 January 2019

Catholic schools offer help and support to families affected by bushfire crisis

Media Releases - 28 November 2018

Flawed ABC ‘Analysis’ misrepresents school funding data

Media Releases - 20 September 2018

School funding changes support families

Media Releases - 26 August 2018

Catholic Education welcomes new Education Minister Dan Tehan

Media Releases - 6 July 2018

Now the hard work begins for a fair funding model

Media Releases - 18 June 2018

Catholic Education welcomes copyright protections for schools

Media Releases - 11 May 2018

Shorten promise to restore $17b in school funding is a positive step forward

Media Releases - 9 May 2018

Federal Budget doesn’t address Catholic Schools’ concerns

Media Releases - 30 April 2018

Catholic sector welcomes Gonski 2.0 recommendations

Media Releases - 20 April 2018

‘Santa Claus’ sparks hope for schools on budget night

Media Releases - 16 April 2018

Catholic sector welcomes report on regional, rural and remote education

Media Releases - 5 April 2018

New Religious Education Resource Responds to Changing Context

Media Releases - 21 March 2018

Catholic sector clarifies national funding position

Media Releases - 9 March 2018

Catholic sector welcomes Opposition’s commitment to low fee Catholic schools

Media Releases - 16 February 2018

Labor’s Education Research Institute a step in the right direction

Media Releases - 8 February 2018

Catholic Education committed to working for a fair funding arrangement for all sectors

Media Releases - 30 January 2018

Acting Executive Director Appointed to NCEC

Media Releases - 15 December 2017

Child safety is paramount in learning the lessons from the Royal Commission

Media Releases - 13 December 2017

Naplan is only part of the picture when it comes to student outcomes

Media Releases - 6 December 2017

Catholic Education welcomes copyright protections for schools

Media Releases - 18 July 2017

School Funding Model Fails to Deliver Consistency and Fairness

Media Releases - 23 June 2017

Government Imposes Unfair Funding Policy on Australian Schools

Media Releases - 21 June 2017

Minister’s Tweaks Fail to Address Concerns of Catholic Schools

Media Releases - 18 June 2017

Minister’s Own Department Exposes His Cuts to Catholic Schools

Media Releases - 17 June 2017

Minister’s ‘Whatever it Takes’ Approach Will Hurt Catholic School Families

Media Releases - 16 June 2017

Catholic Schools and Families Unite to Defend School Choice

Media Releases - 14 June 2017

Government Pursues Speed Over Substance on School Funding

Media Releases - 11 June 2017

Politicians Warned About Risks of Locking in Flawed Model

Media Releases - 5 June 2017

Catholic Schools Stand Up for Real Needs-Based Funding

Media Releases - 30 May 2017

Despite Cuts, Catholic Schools Want to Keep Fees Affordable

Media Releases - 29 May 2017

Senate Inquiry Must Investigate Concerns About New Funding Model

Media Releases - 26 May 2017

Minister’s Actions Don’t Match Rhetoric on System Autonomy

Media Releases - 22 May 2017

Educators Best Placed to Deliver Needs-Based Funding

Media Releases - 19 May 2017

Government Modelling Reveals Catastrophic Cuts in Some Schools

Media Releases - 16 May 2017

Statement on Appointment of New NCEC Executive Director

Media Releases - 11 May 2017

Catholic Schools Will Keep Fighting for Better Deal for Students

Media Releases - 9 May 2017

Government Peddles “Fake News” on New Funding Website

Media Releases - 9 May 2017

Budget Locks in Raw Deal for Catholic School Students

Media Releases - 5 May 2017

Devil in the Detail for Catholic School Funding

Media Releases - 3 May 2017

Catholic Schools Must Remain Affordable and Accessible to All Families

Media Releases - 2 May 2017

Catholic Schools Singled Out for Cuts in New Funding System

Media Releases - 5 April 2017

Frustration, Concern Grow After Another School Funding Delay

Media Releases - 24 March 2017

Independent, Catholic Schools Back Copyright Reform

Media Releases - 21 March 2017

New Resource Supports Faith Formation in Catholic Schools

Media Releases - 8 March 2017

High-Gain Schools Can Help Drive Student Performance

Media Releases - 5 February 2017

Funding Policy Vacuum Allows for Distractions

Media Releases - 30 January 2017

New Schools Open as Demand for Catholic Education Grows

Media Releases - 30 January 2017

Catholic Section Left Out of Year 1 Assessment Discussion

Media Releases - 21 December 2016

Catholic Education Welcomes Emphasis on Students with Disability

Media Releases - 16 December 2016

Funding Uncertainty Must Be Addressed Early in 2017

Media Releases - 13 December 2016

NAPLAN Results Can Help Shape Education Policy Debate

Media Releases - 6 December 2016

Catholic Schools Performing Well, But PISA Scores Sliding

Media Releases - 28 November 2016

Simple Funding Model Appealing, But Inadequate

Media Releases - 21 October 2016

Further Scrutiny of Gonski Recommendations Needed

Media Releases - 12 October 2016

School Funding Model Reflects Needs

Media Releases - 27 September 2016

Funding Certainty a Genuine Need for Parents and Schools

Media Releases - 22 September 2016

Schools, Students Need Progress on Funding, Not Regression

Media Releases - 6 September 2016

Analysis Ignores Facts of Needs-Based Funding

Media Releases - 25 July 2016

Catholic Education Congratulates New Shadow Ministry

Media Releases - 19 July 2016

Catholic Education Welcomes Minister’s Reappointment

Media Releases - 30 June 2016

Green’s Education Policy Clear for Catholic Schools

Media Releases - 29 June 2016

Alarm for Non-Government Schools in Greens’ Policy

Media Releases - 24 June 2016

Labor Response to Catholic Education Questions

Media Releases - 24 June 2016

Coalition Response to Catholic Education Questions

Media Releases - 24 June 2016

Parties Asked About Catholic Education Priorities

Media Releases - 24 June 2016

Party Policies 2016 Federal Election

Media Releases - 20 June 2016

Minister, Opposition Leader Address Catholic Educators

Media Releases - 16 June 2016

Growing Pressure on School Places Needs Attention

Media Releases - 15 June 2016

Catholic Schools Committed to Care of All Students

Media Releases - 1 June 2016

Radical Funding Freeze Proposal Unjustified, would Hurt Students

Media Releases - 1 June 2016

Setting the Record Straight on School Funding

Media Releases - 30 May 2016

Catholic Schools and Parents Need Funding Certainty

Media Releases - 19 May 2016

Flawed Assumptions Simplistic Comparisons Disappointing

Media Releases - 16 May 2016

School Funding Diversion Ignores the Facts

Media Releases - 7 May 2016

Education Front and Centre as Election Campaign Nears

Media Releases - 6 May 2016

Labor Underlines its Commitment to School Education

Media Releases - 3 May 2016

Budget Delivers Indexation Certainty on School Funding

Media Releases - 15 April 2016

Action to Avoid Unnecessary ACNC Red Tape Welcomed

Media Releases - 29 March 2016

Catholic School Parents Cover Almost One-Third of Education Costs

Media Releases - 9 March 2016

My School One Reference for Educators, Families

Media Releases - 3 March 2016

Catholic Schools Partners in Eliminating Bullying

Media Releases - 5 February 2016

Government School Funding Reflects Needs

Media Releases - 1 February 2016

New Report Helps Debunk Myths on School Sectors

Media Releases - 28 January 2016

Catholic Education Welcomes School Funding Commitment

Media Releases - 10 December 2015

Catholic school parents face $370 million bill under 15 per cent GST

Media Releases - 3 December 2015

NAPLAN one reference for Australia’s learning journey

Media Releases - 30 November 2015

Principals pitting sector against sector deeply disappointing

Media Releases - 21 September 2015

Catholic education welcomes new ministers

Media Releases - 21 September 2015

Catholic education welcomes new Minister

Media Releases - 17 July 2015

Flawed report relies on false assumptions on schools funding

Media Releases - 6 July 2015

Misleading figures used to create false conflict between schools

Media Releases - 12 May 2015

Budget delivers short-term gains, long-term questions remain

Media Releases - 1 May 2015

Catholic schools welcome support for indigenous students

Media Releases - 21 April 2015

Schools should not be reduced to test results

Media Releases - 17 April 2015

Funding certainty important for schools

Media Releases - 17 April 2015

Catholic schools welcome ACNC’s commonsense concession

Media Releases - 22 March 2015

My School refinements must prioritise school improvement

Media Releases - 5 March 2015

My School just one reference for quality schools and learning

Media Releases - 13 February 2015

Improving teacher education will improve learning opportunities

Media Releases - 6 February 2015

New report confirms strength of Catholic education

Media Releases - 5 February 2015

Facts needed on funding for students with disability

Media Releases - 26 January 2015

Australia Day honour fitting tribute for education leader

Media Releases - 19 January 2015

Selective comparisons unhelpful in pursuit of learning excellence

Media Releases - 10 December 2014

NAPLAN testing useful, but not full picture of schooling

Media Releases - 18 November 2014

Efforts to reduce red tape in schools welcomed

Media Releases - 31 October 2014

A great day to thank your favourite teacher

Media Releases - 21 October 2014

Targeted funding and red tape reduction welcomed

Media Releases - 12 October 2014

Greater curriculum flexibility will support teaching, learning

Media Releases - 29 August 2014

Funding for school chaplains will support students’ well-being

Media Releases - 13 May 2014

Catholic Education Response to 2014-15 Federal Budget

Media Releases - 1 May 2014

National Commission of Audit Report

Media Releases - 1 March 2012

Catholic education keen to unpack the Gonski Funding Report

Media Releases - 20 February 2012

Families must come first in new school funding model

Media Releases - 10 February 2012

Demography can so easily become destiny

Media Releases - 8 February 2012

NCEC welcomes the Coalition’s ten principles for school funding

Media Releases - 2 February 2012

Reduce the funding gap for Catholic schools

Media Releases - 3 June 2011

Together at One Altar an e‐learning resource on Eucharist for Catholic students

Media Releases - 31 May 2011

Commonwealth Government funding for Catholic schools, post ‐ 2013

Media Releases - 3 May 2011

Catholic schools welcome increased funding for students with disability

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