Annual gathering of Christian School leaders in Australia's national capital, concerned with public
Each year in May, leaders of the Christian Schools movement in Australia gather in Canberra for the Christian Schools National Policy Forum. The CSNPF brings together Principals, Board Members, Business Managers, emerging leaders and sector representatives with policy makers, to exchange information and dialogue about the impact of public policy on the movement.
Operating as usual
01/06/2022
Congratulations to Anne Aly MP on your appointment to the role of Early Childhood Education and Youth. We look forward to working with you into the future
It is an honour to be appointed as Minister for Early Childhood Education and for Youth in the Albanese Labor Government.
I am excited to serve in this portfolio.
Can't wait to get to work!
01/06/2022
Congratulations to Mark Dreyfus QCMP! We look forward to continuing working with you, now as Attorney-General to protect
I am deeply thankful to the people of Isaacs, and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, at being appointed Attorney-General of the Commonwealth of Australia. It's time to get to work to restore integrity in Government.
01/06/2022
Congratulations to Jason Clare MP on your new appointment as Education Minister. We look forward to working with you in this new role as we move into the future
Education is the most powerful cause for good in this country. It will be an extraordinary privilege to serve as Minister for Education in an Albanese Labor Government.
01/06/2022
Thank you for your work as Shadow Education Minister, Tanya. It has been so great to have worked with you in that role and we wish you all the best in your new portfolio.
I’m delighted to be appointed a Cabinet minister in the new Labor Government with responsibility for environment and water. I look forward to the challenge.
Australia is lucky to be home to the most beautiful natural environments in the world, which we need to protect and preserve for future generations. Let’s get to work.
21/05/2022
Congratulations to Wellington Christian School on drawing the winning prize from sponsors Furnware at the recent Christian Schools National Policy Forum.
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Sometimes great things happen at Principal’s conferences….
I am delighted to announce that WCS was the winner of $2000 worth of beautiful, cutting-edge designed educational furniture for our refurbished library and maker space from Furnware !!!
My very trustworthy friend Andrew Lowry, from Covenant Christian School in Sydney, graciously accepted the award on my behalf when I had to
leave the National Policy Forum a little early.
Thank you Andrew! And a HUGE thanks to Furnware!!! We can’t wait to see what you have in store for us!
17/05/2022
NPF2022 PANEL TIME
"Culture change happens through micro-moments...humble conversations..."
Amazing to hear from our range of panellists and their reflections and stories from the front line in their schools.
17/05/2022
MEANING VS. MECHANISMS
"Science cannot dictate ethical decisions...[it] cannot tell us what to 'do'." - Chris Mulherin
16/05/2022
"Culture is not a territory to be won or lost but a resource we are called to steward with care. Culture is a garden to be cultivated." - Dr Natasha Moore
16/05/2022
Kicking off Day 2 of the Christian Schools National Policy Forum with the Business Breakfast.
"You can't buy great school culture. You need to grow it. And it starts with your leaders." - Jill Healey
16/05/2022
STORIES MATTER
Karl Faase reminding is of the importance of story in the blessed history of Australia.
16/05/2022
TURNING THE WORLD UPSIDE DOWN
"Do not vacate the public square."
in full flight at the 2022 Christian Schools National Policy Forum.
25/05/2021
challenging the delegates at the 2021 Christian Schools National Policy Forum.
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24/05/2021
Day 2 - Christian Schools National Policy Forum
An honour to host and hear from the Hon. Tanya Plibersek.
24/05/2021
Christian Schools National Policy Forum Gala Dinner.
An inspiring event hearing of the contribution of Christian Schools on the common good from the Cardus Report.
And an honour to host our special guest, Prime Minister Scott Morrison, and to cover him in prayer.
24/05/2021
Sharing the positive impact of Christian schooling at Parliament House.
24/05/2021
Spurring Christian Schools on to move from survival to impact!
13/01/2020
Christian Schools National Policy Forum updated their business hours.
13/01/2020
Christian Schools National Policy Forum updated their website address.
06/08/2019
Christian Schools National Policy Forum updated their phone number.
the Schedule for next week's Policy Forum is now available at:
csa.edu.au/csnpf
Gala Dinner Speaker:
Dr Justine Toh has been confirmed for the Gala Dinner. You will be blessed by hearing one of Australia’s most outstanding Christian thinkers and speakers.
As the Forum will not be during a sitting week this year due to the changed Parliamentary Calendar the Dinner will be held at the Hyatt – allowing for a more relaxed environment.
Speakers:
Provision has been made for the Minister and Shadow Minister to address us and we have been in touch with their offices and will continue to liaise with them through the Federal election campaign leading up to the Forum.
Other confirmed speakers include:
o Martyn Iles, Managing Director, Australian Christian Lobby and a dynamic speaker addressing the need for Christians to continue to speak the truth in the public square,
o Edmund Misson, Acting CEO of AITSL who will provide an update on the future direction of this important element of Australia’s education infrastructure,
o Rev Stu Cameron, Lead Minister of Newlife Church, a congregation of the Uniting Church shares some of his stories and revelations from being on the inside of a denomination struggling to deal with deep divisions over matters of faith,
o A panel of Christian school leaders will share their experience and wisdom gleaned from caring for transgender students in their communities.
Workshops
There will be workshops aplenty –
o Barry Wallet, Executive Director, ISCA, Will outline all schools need to know about Commonwealth funding, the new PIT model and the transitional arrangements,
o John Steenhof, Managing Director, Human Rights Law Alliance outlines how to ‘future proof’ your school in the face of impending challenges to religious freedom,
o Ken Greenwood, CSA Executive Officer Vic/Tas, launches and explains the updated Thriving in Community resource prepared in partnership with Alphacrucis and supported by Cyberhound,
o Melanie Spencer, Deputy Principal, Burgmann Anglican School talks about Positive Education and how it may be used within a Christian School,
o Susan Nicholson, AHRC introduces the new National Principles for Child Safe Organisations and the tools and support materials for schools,
o We will have a Global Leadership Summit Presentation introduced by Rev Stu Cameron, Newlife Church and Daniel Pampuch, CSA, focussing on the presentation by Byran Stevenson, described by Desmond Tutu as ‘America’s young Nelson Mandela’, Just Mercy – a a story of justice and redemption,
o Dr Steven Chavura, political theorist and intellectual historian will talk on political secularism and the separation of church and state – how we have been given a false narrative,
o Dr Elisabeth Taylor, Director of Research, ACL outlines some of the damaging effects of Transgenderism,
o Mark Fowler, Adjunct Associate Professor UQ and Director, Fowler Charity Law explains in simple terms the protections in international law for religious and other freedoms,
o Stewart Bogle, Executive Director, Australians Together unlocks key truths around Australian Indigenous relations and where it must go into the future,
o Nate Amsberry, Belmont Christian College shares the reality of conversations around sexuality in a Christian school,
o Patrick Byrne, National President, National Civic Council, and author of Transgender: One Shade of Grey, talks about transgender rights and their impact on freedom
o Mark Sneddon, Adjunct Professor of Law, Monash University and Executive Director, Institute for Civil Society, outlines the importance of
o Freedom of Expression and Association against the background of charter of rights instruments,
o Mark Spencer, CSA, and the newly appointed AACS Executive Officer, will provide a Federal Election recap and offer some political prognostications for the next Parliament.
We look forward to seeing you all in Canberra in May for what will be another great Forum.
Dates:
2019 Christian Schools National Policy Forum – Monday 20 – Tuesday 21 May, 2019
Gala Dinner – Monday 20 May 2019
2019 Christian Schools Symposium – Wednesday 22 May – the theme this year is “Wellbeing”
25/02/2019
https://csa.edu.au/event/christian-schools-national-policy-forum-2019/
Registrations are now open for the 2019 Christian Schools National Policy Forum!
Dr Justine Toh has been confirmed for the Gala Dinner. You will be blessed by hearing one of Australia’s most outstanding Christian thinkers and speakers.
As the Forum will not be during a sitting week this year due to the changed Parliamentary Calendar the Dinner will be held at the Hyatt – allowing for a more relaxed environment.
We look forward to seeing you all in Canberra in May for what will be another great Forum.
Dates:
2019 Christian Schools National Policy Forum – Monday 20 – Tuesday 21 May, 2019
Gala Dinner – Monday 20 May 2019
2019 Christian Schools Symposium – Wednesday 22 May – the theme this year is “Wellbeing”
Christian Schools National Policy Forum, 2019 - Christian Schools Australia Registrations are now open for the 2019 Christian Schools National Policy Forum! Dr Justine Toh has been confirmed for the Gala Dinner. You will be blessed by hearing one of Australia’s most outstanding Christian thinkers and speakers. As the Forum will not be during a sitting week this year due t...
11/04/2018
Christian Schools National Policy Forum update - Christian Schools Australia REGISTER NOW A special reminder to ensure that you register for National Policy Forum 2018 and book accommodation prior to 7th May to secure your place. The National Policy Forum 2018 Program is below. GALA DINNER – Monday 21st May The National Policy Forum Gala Dinner at Parliament House is tradi...
17/07/2017
Dr Beth Green's first keynote session from the Forum - Preparing the Next Generation for the Future: What is the Christian School Effect is available online https://www.csa.edu.au/resources/csnpf-2017/beth-green
In preparation for next year’s Christian Schools National Policy Forum, please save Monday 21 May - Wednesday 23 May 2018 in your diary. Visit https://www.csa.edu.au/news/save-the-dates-2018-christian-schools-national-policy-forum for more information.
Resources from the 2017 Christian Schools National Policy Forum are available at https://www.csa.edu.au/resources/csnpf-2017
27/04/2017
Registrations Closing Soon!
http://mailchi.mp/csa/registrations-closing-soon-christian-schools-national-policy-forum
26/04/2017
Photos from Christian Schools Australia's post
21/04/2016
News for Christian Schools
News for Christian Schools It is most unsatisfactory that, unless they change their mind, we will go to an election without knowing the Government's forward plans for funding schools beyond 2017.
25/02/2016
Lots happening this week - check out the latest on religious freedom, Christian schools and public policy.
Latest from CSA The Safe Schools Coalition has overstepped the mark and been penalised. Their aims are worthy, so where did they go wrong?
09/02/2016
What's been happening this week?
Mid week update from CSA Religious freedom issues for Christian schools were on the agenda when CSA met with the Commissioner for Human Rights, Tim Wilson.
05/01/2016
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08/08/2015
CSA's favourite facilitator shares some great insights on his weekly blog... This week is no exception.
Your ability to focus: a limited mental resource Psychologists increasingly think that your
12/06/2015
David Westbrook with Stephen O'Doherty Pastor David Westbrook was speaking in a church in Kathmandu when the first earthquake struck. What happened next is a powerful personal account of those first few…
Last chance to register for the premier Christian Schools event in 2015! Click Sign Up button above to Register now.
The National Policy Forum, May 25-26 2015, is a unique annual gathering of Christian School leaders in the National Capital.
Meet colleagues from across the sector, be challenged by insightful and informative speakers, be encouraged in your faith, gain new insights, and directly participate in the key discussions with policy makers.
This year’s key speakers include:
Dr Ray Pennings, Executive VP of Cardus, a Canadian think tank whose research sheds new light on the spiritual and social outcomes of Christian schooling.
Dr Graeme Cross, Vose Seminary: Results of his Australian research on the role of Christian Schools.
Dr Briony Scott, Principal of Wenona on preparing young people for service and leadership.
Dr Darren Iselin, Principal of Christian Heritage College on what we must do to maintain core culture as leadership changes.
Dr Michelle Mulvihill on managing conflict while preserving dignity, and how to have a 'courageous conversation'.
Christopher Pyne, Minister for Education
Representing the Opposition, Senator Deborah O'Niell
Greens Education Spokesperson Senator Penny Wright
Dr Brian Harris, Principal of Vose Seminary
John McGrath, National Catholic Education Commission.
Plus, sessions on funding reform, Higher Education and the reform of teaching courses.
Parliament House Dinner: Invite your favourite MP to hear an inspiring dinner address in the Great Hall, Parliament House, from Mike Gore - CEO of Open Doors.
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