Executive Director Updates - 29 March 2023
Executive director update – Holy Land pilgrimage builds vocation
News & Highlights - 29 March 2023
Bishop Mark Edwards completes his time as a NCEC commissioner
News & Highlights - 28 March 2023
New website features resources for faith formation and religious education
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
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
Demand for Catholic education continues to grow across Australia
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Coalition Response to Catholic Education Questions
Parties Asked About Catholic Education Priorities
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
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
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
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