2026 Queensland First Nations Catholic Education Conference (TWB)
Wed, 21 Jan
|Newtown
Educators from across Australia are warmly invited to the Queensland First Nations Catholic Education Conference - Heart on Country.
Time & Location
21 Jan 2026, 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm AEST
Newtown, Hursley Rd, Newtown QLD 4350, Australia
About the Event
Educators from across Australia are warmly invited to the Queensland First Nations Catholic Education Conference - Heart on Country. This transformative three-day event will explore how culture, faith and learning can be woven together to create inclusive, empowering educational environments for First Nations students.
A central theme of the conference is holistic education, which recognises the interconnectedness of identity, spirituality and academic growth. Through this lens, educators will be equipped to nurture the emotional, social and intellectual development of First Nations students, honouring their unique stories and strengths.
The experience begins with a powerful cultural immersion on Day One at the beautiful Bunya Mountains – Booburrgan Ngmmunge (boo-barr-an ngummin), a sacred site for the Jarowair people.
Meaning “mother’s breast,” Booburrgan Ngmmunge is a place of deep cultural significance for First Nations communities across Southeast Queensland and beyond. Located 110 kilometres from Toowoomba, this awe-inspiring destination is home to the world’s largest natural stand of…