Communication

CNA is a consortium of Australian Catholic Education organisations committed to sharing resources and expertise, to improve outcomes for students and staff at all participating schools.

As a national organisation, effective communication is essential to maintain relevance and engagement for all participants.

You can find CNA’s latest updates from participants across Australia, a view of scheduled events, annual reports and more below.

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Catholic education welcomes $37 million national reform to strengthen child safety

The National Catholic Education Commission (NCEC) welcomes the Albanese government’s announcement of $37 million in funding to implement the National Continuous Checking Capability (NCCC) as a major step towards a consistent, national approach to safeguarding children.

5 days ago2 min read

STEM and Catholic Social Teaching: Innovating for the Common Good

The intersection of science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM) and Catholic social teaching creates a powerful framework for innovation that serves humanity's deepest needs.

Nov 33 min read

From scrolling to stories: Four ways to help teens fall in love with reading again

Oct 304 min read

A student takes a NAPLAN test online (ABC News/Natasha Robinson)

New way of teaching sees boost in NAPLAN results

Catholic primary schools in Melbourne have boosted their NAPLAN results, thanks to a new way of teaching.

Oct 242 min read

MACS CEO Dr Edward Simons. Archbishop Peter A Comensoli. Audience members at the Flourishing Learners conference. Catholic teachers packed Marvel Stadium. MACS CEO Dr Edward Simons. Archbishop Peter A Comensoli.

Melbourne’s Catholic teachers become flourishing learners in stadium classroom

The Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools community has been reflecting on its core mission of ‘forming lives to enrich the world’ at the inaugural MACS Flourishing Learners Conference.

Oct 212 min read

Photo: Teacher and students from St Therese’s School, Bentley Park, Qld.

Strengthening and supporting Australia’s teacher workforce

Last week I attended the Teacher Workforce Roundtable hosted by the Commonwealth Department of Education. This was an opportunity for senior officials to come together in Canberra to share insights on national priorities for the teacher workforce following the implementation of the National Teacher Workforce Action Plan.

Oct 172 min read

Masooma Karimi, centre, with St Elizabeth’s School staff and Work and Welcome coordinators (Brisbane Catholic Education)

Education employment program helping refugees to rebuild lives

A refugee from Afghanistan has begun a new chapter at a Brisbane Catholic school, joining the team through Brisbane Catholic Education and Multicultural Australia’s Work and Welcome program.

Oct 22 min read

Dr Brian Croke delivers the inaugural public lecture for the Biographical Dictionary of Australian Catholic Educators at ACU North Sydney campus.

Dictionary of Australian Catholic educators launches public lecture

Australia’s only dictionary dedicated to preserving the stories of Catholic educators since Australian colonial settlement has launched its first public lecture.

Sep 302 min read

Beyond the Device: Key Insights from Apple's Education Leadership Summit

Catholic Network Australia delegates recently returned from a three-day Apple Executive Briefing in Cupertino, bringing with them fresh perspectives on educational technology, leadership, and innovation that could reshape how Catholic schools approach digital learning.

Sep 263 min read

The move to evidence-based teaching in our Catholic schools: Annual Ann D Clark Lecture inspires teachers

Centred on the theme of evidence-based teaching, the 2025 Ann D Clark Lecture, held in honour of past Executive Director, Ann D Clark, was a powerful and thought-provoking event that brought together educators and stakeholders from across Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese (CSPD).

Sep 193 min read

NCEC announcement regarding Executive Director Jacinta Collins from Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP and Nicholas Moore AO

With sincere admiration and deep gratitude for her significant service to Catholic education, we write to inform you that Jacinta Collins has decided that this chapter of her contribution to public life and her leadership of the National Catholic Education Commission (NCEC) will come to an end in early 2026.

Sep 13 min read

Cairns conference celebrates Catholic education

Last week’s Australian Catholic Education Conference in Cairns was a tremendous success, bringing together more than 1,450 educators and leaders from across Australia and overseas for three days of learning, dialogue, and celebration. The energy, hope, and commitment to Catholic education were palpable throughout the event.

Aug 282 min read

Catholic Education offers to pilot a national approach to working with children checking and information sharing

The National Catholic Education Commission (NCEC) welcomes the commitment at today’s meeting of state Attorneys-General to move toward a national checking capability for the state-based working with children checks.

Aug 151 min read

Australian Education Awards 2025 Excellence Awardees

Jul 185 min read

Virtual reality experience brings story of Carlo Acutis to life

Reposted from Cathnews on 10 July 2025 One of the highlights of the Catholic youth festival Purpose Fest 2025, held in Sydney this...

Jul 103 min read

Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools Launch "Vision for Engagement" Framework

Last month, Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools (MACS) officially launched its comprehensive "Vision for Engagement" framework, designed to create thriving learning environments where every student can flourish academically, socially, emotionally, and spiritually.

Jul 13 min read

Catholic Education to pilot national Year 1 numeracy check from 2026

Jul 12 min read

Meet the Chair of the Commercial Working Group: An Interview with Boyd Bostock

Jun 163 min read

Catholic Education WA Executive Director, Wayne Bull

Catholic Education WA Executive Director appointed as Member of the Order of Australia

Jun 122 min read

Empowering students through careers programs

Empowering students through the BECOME careers programs at Catholic Education South Australia

Apr 87 min read

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"Communication has the power to build bridges, to enable encounter and inclusion, and thus to enrich society…Words can build bridges between individuals and within families, social groups and peoples. This is possible both in the material world and the digital world."

Pope Francis

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