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Make a Difference: Take the 2025 Australian School Leader Health & Wellbeing Survey (Ref: 235/25) 

The Australian Principal Health & Wellbeing Survey is confidential and independent of all employer groups, professional associations and unions. This research informs state departments, evaluates existing policies, and drives new initiatives.

• Participants receive an individualised report on their job-related health and wellbeing upon completion.
• Global results provide a holistic, system-level picture of principal health and wellbeing, with recommendations for action.

Register now at healthandwellbeing.org

Important notes:

• Ongoing participants will have already received their links. If their email has changed, please encourage them to contact us.
• If participants are no longer in a principal role, they are still welcome to complete the shortened survey.
• For 2025, we have streamlined the survey by removing a number of questions, making it shorter and more accessible. Missing answers will be carefully estimated so results remain accurate and reliable.

Professional Learning 

Nostra Aetate and Countering Antisemitism School Forum (Ref: 230/25)

The ‘Nostra Aetate and Countering Antisemitism School Forum’ for students and teachers will be held at Australian Catholic University (North Sydney campus) on the afternoon of 28 October. It will explore how the Vatican II document, Nostra Aetate, can provide a framework for a practical and effective response to antisemitism. The Forum will bring together students and teachers from Catholic and Jewish schools with a panel of community leaders to foster dialogue and inspire reasons for hope.

Our students are being exposed daily to a proliferation of antisemitic propaganda through social media. In this context, schools can play a role in helping students gain a deeper awareness of how the Catholic tradition can provide a framework to guide them through the current cultural confusion. To this end, Catholic Schools NSW, the Executive Council of Australian Jewry and ACU are organising the Nostra Aetate and Countering Antisemitism School Forum for students (Yr 10 and Yr 11) and their teachers. 

The Forum will include a panel discussion that will explore the impact of Nostra Aetate, a watershed Vatican II document on Catholic-Jewish relations that was promulgated 60 years ago on October 28, 1965. The panel will reflect on how Nostra Aetate’s impact can be harnessed to provide a contemporary response to antisemitism in all its various forms. Catholic students will gain an insight into the Jewish perspective on the impact of antisemitism and the support the Catholic Church can provide at this moment in history. Afternoon tea will be provided.

Date: Tuesday, 28 October 2025

Time: 1:30pm – 4:00pm AEDT 

Venue:Australian Catholic University - North Sydney Offices. The Peter Cosgrove Centre. Level 18 8 - 20 Napier Street North Sydney, NSW 2060

Cost: Free

To learn more and register, go to: Nostra Aetate and Countering Antisemitism School Forum Tickets, Tue, Oct 28, 2025 at 1:30 PM | Eventbrite

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Australian Early Development Census Upcoming Webinars (Ref: 228/25) 

Register for ‘Responding to the 2024 Australian Early Development Census – building effective connections and partnerships’.

Supporting Families: Working Together in a Modern World - A Conference for Parents and Carers of Children in Catholic Schools in the Jubilee Year of Hope (Ref: 228/25) 

On 25 October 2025, the Council for Catholic School Parents (CCSP) is hosting a special anniversary celebration conference for all NSW/ACT parents and carers with children in Catholic schools! It’s going to be a value-packed day of connection and collaboration where their expert presenters will support you to parent bravely in a modern world:

• Dr Justin Coulson: co-host and parenting expert on Channel 9's Parental Guidance and the founder of happyfamilies.com.au
• Michelle Mitchell: sought-after author and speaker on parenting tweens and teens
• Daniel Principe: a passionate youth advocate and educator, and nominee for Australian of the Year

This conference will provide you with the information you need to parent in today's complex technological age, featuring presentations on consent and respectful relationships, cybersafety, building your child’s resilience, sleep, managing anxiety, screens and brain development, supporting your child’s learning at home and at school, and more!

Don't miss out on this special opportunity to connect with other parents, gain valuable knowledge, and enjoy a meal and relaxation! Secure your spot now and be a part of this memorable event.

Car parking is available at the venue, Novotel Parramatta, for a day rate. Please contact the hotel for more information: (02) 9630 4999. Other options include Eat St Parking.

Novotel Parramatta is offering special rates for conference guests. Please call the reservations team on 02 9890 0850 or email novotel@nmsp.com.au to book and advise them that you are attending the conference. Valid until 09/10/2025, subject to availability at the time of confirmation.

Find out more information on our website here: https://www.ccsp.catholic.edu.au/2025-conference

Don’t miss this conference, especially for parents and carers! 

Buy a ticket: Supporting Families: Working Together in a Modern World Registration, Sat 25/10/2025 at 8:30 am | Eventbrite

Date: Saturday, 25 October 2025

Time: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM AEDT. Doors open at 8am

Location: Novotel Sydney, 350 Church Street, Parramatta, NSW 2150

Contribution: $30

Contact CCSP at office@ccsp.catholic.edu.au or 02 9287 1514.

Catholic Schools NSW School Registration System Forum Day (Ref: 220/25) 

The Catholic Schools NSW Registration System Forum Day will provide high-level input on policy and processes, as well as opportunities to develop and define quality assurance practices. The forum is open to system (diocesan) leaders and specialists in support of their work in implementing the requirements for school registration and accreditation.

Date: 12 November 2025

Time: 9.30 am – 3.30 pm

Venue: The Assembly, Angel Place, 123 Pitt St Sydney

Cost: Free to attend

Tickets are available on Eventbrite, click on the link below to register:

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/csnsw-registration-system-forum-day-tickets-1641458319019

Legal and Policy

CER’s Employment Law Symposium (Ref: 234/25)

Workplace challenges in the digital age - discussions, networking and learning at the CER Symposium. This is a free, invitation ONLY event. Our aim is to equip you with clear insights, practical strategies and thoughtful perspectives that you can take back to your own organisations.

Let's explore some of the most pressing challenges and opportunities facing modern workplaces. As technology continues to reshape how, when and where we work, it also raises complex questions about performance, privacy, accountability and culture. Over the course of the day, we’ll be unpacking crucial topics such as the ethical and legal dimensions of workforce monitoring, best practices for enabling remote work and how enterprise bargaining looks in the future.

We’re joined by an outstanding line-up of speakers - Lawyers, Principals and technology specialists - all of whom bring deep expertise and real-world experience. We encourage you to ask questions, share your views and make the most of the networking opportunities throughout the day.

This is a free, invitation ONLY event. Registering your interest does not guarantee a spot. Confirmation of your seat will be sent mid-October via email. Doors open at 9:30am for registration.

Date:  Wednesday 31 October 2025

Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm

Delivery: In person event

Cost: Free

Register your interest now: Symposium — Catholic Employment Relations