Providing quality religious education
Come together to pray for every school, student, and teacher in our communities.
Let’s work together to protect our Christian schooling in WA!
(Ref: Announced last week – intended changes to the Equal Opportunity Act in 2026.)
ACL staff are pleased to welcome our former WA Director, Peter Abetz, as our guest speaker.
We look forward to assisting your awareness of these intended changes, or paricipation in attempting to stop them.
In truth and grace,
Erica Young
Administration Assistant to WA Director
Australian Christian Lobby
Australian Association for Religious Education Members please note:
Teaching about Peace amid Religious & Cultural Conflict
Date:Monday, 15 September 2025
Time:
Location:Online (Microsoft Teams)
Duration:1 hour
About the session:
This session will explore how schools can effectively and respectfully address contentious issues related to religion and belief systems. Attendees will gain insights into how history can inform contemporary approaches to curriculum, while promoting religious literacy, fostering intercultural understanding, and supporting inclusive teaching practices in diverse classrooms.
Guest speakers:
This is a valuable opportunity for educators to gain professional insights and practical tools to navigate religious and cultural diversity with confidence and respect.
We are looking forward to connecting with many NSW Christian school staff
at our upcoming Christian Teachers Connect event.
Be part of this FREE online event designed specifically to encourage, connect and refresh
Christian teachers working in NSW public schools.
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Announcing the YouthCARE Art competition starting today!
Entries submitted before the سԹ CaRE Celebration on September 20th – will be displayed around the room on the day.
WINamazing prizes and the opportunity to feature in YouthCARE’s2025 Annual Report.
We know this will come as a disappointment, especially for those who have poured so much love, time, and effort into preparing for what promised to be a rich and meaningful gathering. Please know how deeply grateful we are for your generosity and commitment. We are making arrangements to refund your registration.
Though this particular celebration will not take place, the vision and passion behind it remain alive, and I trust that God will continue to bless the good work you are doing in your ministry and service.
Please accept our sincere thanks for your support and commitment.
PS: You might be interested to know that we have one last activity for the Year of CaRE; that is an online Gratitude Wall.
This will go live next week and I encourage you and your colleagues / students to take advantage of the opportunity to show your appreciation / gratitude to a current or former chaplain or religious educator.
With gratitude, Blessings & Joy
Chris Callus
WA & National President
Australian Association for Religious Education
Celebrating 50 Years of Service – 1974 to 2024
2025 – Year Of CaRE
When: Tuesday 5 August 2025
Time: 9.00am – 3.30pm
What is Christmas Story Time?
Christmas Story Time is a free, family-friendly event held in local libraries. It’s a chance to:
Why are we doing this?
Because Jesus is the reason for the season! We want to bless families in our community, celebrate the heart of Christmas, and open doors for future outreach opportunities.
How can YOU be involved?
We’re looking for volunteers who are willing to:
Interested? Email Jenny jennifer2@westnet.com.au
Report and plans since 2024 events: Below:
Endoresement:
30 August 2025.2pm- 4pm (Perth Location TBA) (National locations later)
Plans for 2025 to run theChristian Christmas Story Timeevent again this year start with a Face-to-Face team planning meeting. In September there will be training for individuals or churches around Australia who are interested in hosting events in their local area.
Attached example below – the 2024 invitation to participate in the first activity leading up to 2025 – The Year of the Chaplain and Religious Educator; reading the Christmas story to children in your local community library. There is a Tab/Page with more details in the Top Menu.
Please share this with your chaplains and religious educators.
Blessings & Joy
Chris Callus
WA & National President
Australian Association for Religious Education
Celebrating 50 Years of Service – 1974 to 2024
We invite you to join us to celebrate 2025 as the “Year of the CaRE” by ecouraging students –
Wondering how the good news about Jesus can spread in our diverse communities?
IMAGINE: During this Christmas Season many people will be catching up, going on holidays, sometimes into other countries as well as those who will be visiting us at our homes. What a wonderful opportunity to “send out the word of God”.
The exciting thing about using these ‘5 Fish’ cards is that you can either give them to someone or leave them in post boxes, shopping centres or anywhere useful. Often, we are hesitant to do anything. If we send out as many ‘5 Fish’ cards as possible – it then gives opportunities to have God save someone to live forever.
May you and your family have a blessed Christmas. FromGraham McDonald