Catholic School Parents Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn

Get your ticket now to join parents and carers from across NSW for the 2026 CCSP NSW Parents Conference.

With an agenda full of practical strategies, expert speakers and meaningful conversations to help families thrive in today’s changing world - its an event not to miss!

Thanks to Council of Catholic School Parents for these wonderful opportunities.

Parenting doesn’t come with a handbook but... you don’t have to do it alone! 💙

Tickets now on sale - For Sydney conference ONLY:
https://CCSPSydneyConference2026.eventbrite.com.au

Join parents and carers from across NSW for the 2026 CCSP NSW Parents Conference. A day of practical strategies, expert speakers and meaningful conversations to help families thrive in today’s changing world.

Hosted by the Council of Catholic School Parents NSW and proudly supported by Sydney Catholic Schools, this conference is open to all parents and carers across every diocese.

For more information, head to the registration page or check out our website!
https://ccsp.schoolzineplus.com/2026-conference

Catholic School Parents Australia welcome a new Executive Officer! 💚

🎉Appointment Announcement 🎉

Catholic School Parents Australia is delighted to welcome Alison Forster as our new Executive Officer.

With a career dedicated to Catholic education since 1996, Alison brings a wealth of experience in leadership, advocacy and supporting families at every stage of their child’s learning journey. Most recently serving as Director of Catholic Early Learning and Care in the Diocese of Cairns, Alison is well placed to lead CSPA into its next chapter.

We look forward to the positive impact of her work across our national community. 💙

https://cspas.schoolzineplus.com/newsletter/article/146

Let's get behind Catholic Education- Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn leaders participating in the Vinnies CEO Sleepout! 💤

We’re halfway through the Vinnies CEO Sleepout campaign and the Catholic Education Canberra and Goulburn team has already raised almost $12,500. Thank you to everyone who has donated and shared their support so far. Every contribution helps fund essential services for people experiencing homelessness.

Want to support your school leader? Donate to the team here: https://ow.ly/MLe650Z3GTf

Vinnies CEO Sleepout

🚸 Walk Safely to School Day 🚸

This Walk Safely to School Day, we encourage families to step out together and make the journey to school a safe and healthy one.

Let’s work together to keep our school communities safe - every step counts. 💛

Cost‑of‑living pressures are causing real stress for many Australians.
Here are some tips that can help reduce anxiety in uncertain times.
You can also contact Beyond Blue or National Debt Helpline by phone or webchat.

Supporting a young person with anxiety can feel challenging, but small steps make a difference. 💚

Here are 3 simple ways you can help them feel supported, understood, and less alone.

To learn more about supporting a young person who may be experiencing anxiety, click here: https://headspace.org.au/explore-topics/supporting-a-young-person/anxiety/

🧭 Not sure what you want to do after school? That’s completely normal.
💬 You don’t need all the answers yet, you just need to start gathering clues.

Real conversations with people you already know can help you understand what different jobs are actually like day to day — and help you discover what sparks your interest

👉 Get clarity on your next steps with guided questions and real world insights in our latest insights article: https://myfuture.edu.au/career-articles/details/not-sure-what-you-want-to-do-ask-questions

Yesterday was World Communications Day.

Catholic School Parents Australia have posed some questions for our school communitites to reflect on.

Let's make sure we keep our communication strengthens our relationships. 💞

On World Communications Day, we invite school communities to reflect:
👉 Whose voices are being heard?
👉 How are relationships being nurtured?
👉 Are our systems strengthening connection?

Preserving human voices means preserving relationship.🫂

💛 National Families Week 🩷

Families are the heart of our Catholic school communities.

This National Families Week, we celebrate the love, care and commitment that families bring to helping children grow in faith, learning and life.
In Catholic education, parents and carers are a child’s first and most important educators. When families and schools work together, children flourish - feeling known, supported and encouraged to be their best selves.

Let’s take time this week to honour the many ways families nurture hope, resilience and belonging in our communities.

💐 Happy Mother’s Day 💐

Today we give thanks for all mothers, grandmothers, step‑mothers and mother‑figures.

We celebrate your love, patience and quiet strength - the ways you nurture faith, learning and hope in your children each day.

May you know how deeply loved and appreciated you are, not only today, but every day. 💝