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MORE PAST EVENTS:

 

Celebrating the Inaugural

‘Frayne Oration’

at Ursula Frayne Catholic College

(ÍøÆسԹϒs Chris Callus & Natalie Leitao)Ìý

 

• Oration topic: ‘Keeping the Human in Humanity’;

• Speaker is Rev A/Prof Jamie Calder SJ.

• July 1 at UFCC (6:30–8:00 pm).

• Admission was free

I am delighted to invite you to the inaugural Frayne Oration at Ursula Frayne Catholic College, an annual event honouring the legacy of our foundress and her enduring belief in the dignity of every person.

This year’s oration, ‘Keeping the Human in Humanity: Christian Mission and Catholicity,’ will be delivered by Rev A/Prof Jamie Calder SJ, Catholic priest, psychologist, theologian, and Associate Professor at ACU.

Drawing on his expertise at the intersection of theology and psychology, Fr Calder will explore what it means to remain deeply human in a time marked by disconnection, alienation and polarisation, and how relationships sit at the heart of our shared mission.

This thought-provoking evening is open to staff, students, parents and the wider community, and promises meaningful dialogue about faith, wellbeing and the call to live with authenticity, compassion and purpose.

 

 

Mark Antulov, Principal

 

 

 

Past Event Meeting Notice:

ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï National AGM 16th June 2026

YouthCARE in WA is our venue host for the ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï National AGM 2026

(ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï WA’s AGM will happen immediately afterwards.)Ìý

This will allow for a face to face meeting as well as Zoom

for those wishing to be part of the meeting, but not at the location.

 

We move forward from the 50th Year Anniversary celebrated …

How will your participation at this National ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï AGM shape the next 50 years?

Meditations & Scriptures

An Invitation … An Introduction to The ScripturesÌý Ìý &

An Introduction to Christian Meditation for Teachers and School Staff

&

Month of Prayer initiative – May 2026

 

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Leaders in faith-based associations (YouthCARE, Scripture Union, Swan Christian Education Association, plus others) at a Round TableÌý discussion commissioned May 2026 as the Month of Prayer initiative.

 

Come together to pray for every school, student, and teacher in our communities.

 

 

 

 

Christmas Story Time 2025!

“We have 6 groups at 4 libraries”

 

What is Christmas Story Time?
Christmas Story Time is a free, family-friendly event held in local libraries. It’s a chance to:

• Share the true message of Christmas through Christian storybooks read aloud.
• Create joy with fun children’s activities such as crafts, colouring, and a special gift bag to take home.
• Connect our community with local Christians and ministries in a warm, welcoming environment.

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:

• Be willing to be trained and equipped to run a Christmas Story in their local library
• Work as part of a team
• Attend a volunteer training/ information session (Photo of training group below)

ÌýInterested? Email JennyÌýÌýÌý jennifer2@westnet.com.auÌý ÌýÌý

 

Report and plans since 2024 events: Below:

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also celebrates their 50 years of ministry

Every Home for Christ are sponsoring some ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï activities.

 

 

 

Gospel Renewal Camp at Perth

(20th-22nd Nov)

Major movement within the Chinese in Victoria, NSW and Qld.

Incredible movement by those with families in China

and possibilities to witness to them

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conducted in Mandarin targeting the Chinese pastors and their church leaders

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Recent Events:

Celebration Cancellation Notice

Dear Friends,

ÌýIt is with a heavy heart that I share the news that we have had to make the difficult decision to cancel the ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï Celebrations planned for this coming Saturday.

ÌýWe 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.

ÌýThough 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.

ÌýPlease accept our sincere thanks for your support and commitment.

ÌýPS: 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.

ÌýWith 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

ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýpresident@aare.org.au

 

Christian Mediation Learning Opportunity

– coming up soon for WA contacts

Flyer Attached Here

Where: St Catherine’s House of Hospitality, 113 Tyler St Tuart Hill

When: Tuesday 5 August 2025

Time: 9.00am – 3.30pm

 

 

ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï National AGM

was in Melbourne –Ìý24th May 2025Ìý

See AGM 2025 TabÌý

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Sponsored Link:

IB hosted a faith-based webinar on 28 May 2025, aimed at Catholic school leaders across Australia & Southeast Asia.ÌýÌý

 

Professional Learning Webinars:

Virtue Community professional learning is designed for educators and others working with children and young people in Christian school settings.

 

Virtue Community website – Click the picture below

 

 

 

Do check out this ‘Month of Prayer – March 2025‘ 4xpage summaryÌýand consider

continuing to use this completed month of initiative as a guide for your prayers.Ìý

 

Next Meeting coming: Tuesday 20^th May @ 4.46 pm, (Plan to login a little early = for catching up & checking systems are working.)

“ÍøÆسԹÏ(WA) Committee Meeting as well as ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï National Strategic Meeting & AGMÌý Zoom meeting”

 

 

ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï WA Sundowner Afternoon Tea

was held at Ursula Frayne Catholic College 1st April 2025

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Info Here

In this ‘Month of Prayer’Ìý Ìý

Ìý Ìý – I pray you are all well.

You can find here theÌýflyer with detailsÌý

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This year we’ve been exploring what Prayer Spaces looks like in Australian Schools

and have had incredibly positive feedback.Ìý

We held the official Australian Prayer Spaces in Schools launch

Ìýand a tour 24-7 Prayer Australia National Gathering in

Perth on Friday 21 MarchÌýandÌý

Sydney on Saturday 22 March.Ìý

We can’t wait to gather together in both Perth and Sydney!

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There were Prayer Spaces in Schools workshopsÌýatÌýboth of these eventsÌýled by Phil Togwell, the International Director of Prayer Spaces in Schools, as well as aÌýprofessional development morning in Sydney on Monday 24 March.

We had an incredible line up of speakersÌýfor the Gathering. AlongsideÌýTrudi Sayers, the Australian director of 24-7 Prayer, we heardg from guests including Pete Greig, founder of 24-7 Prayer,ÌýGerald GriffinÌýfrom Bridgetown Church,ÌýJill WebberÌýfrom Waverley Abbey andÌýMark SayersÌýfrom Red Church.

As we lead up to the Gathering, we gatherrd stories from YOUR experiences of Prayer Spaces to share. We would love to connect with you and hear all about what you continue to do. Email: Prayer Spaces in Schools Australia <hello@prayerspacesinschools.au>

 

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ÌýWA ÍøÆسԹÏÌýStory Time initiative

Reading to children the Christmas Story

Past training event = See attachment

 

 

RETHINKING EDUCATION:

With Andrew McColl (National Webinar Host / QLD Director – FamilyVoice Australia),

Darryl Budge (WA Director – FamilyVoice Australia) and Dr. Sheela Nathan

Pioneering a classical Christian microschool network in WA.

Was on October 9, 2024 = Online via Zoom link

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Enjoy the photos from the

ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï WA Dinner & Awards Night –Ìý5th Sept 2024 –ÌýTrinity College, Perth

We celebrated people in our RE teams –

for their years of service / initiative / resource / success / etc.

 

More Recent News:

There is something our NSW & ACT team are doing –ÌýÌýsee their PD & Events page:Ìý(We get to enjoy partnering with other ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï State’s efforts!)

Or Click here:Ìý

Below is a WA partner organisation’s event:

Beyond Kids Ministry Conference

The Children’s Ministry Network (WA) recommend the 9^thÌýannual Beyond Conference for Children, Youth and Young Adults leaders.ÌýFriday 16^thÌýand Saturday 17^thÌýof August 2024 at Warnbro,ÌýWA.

Theme
This year’s conference theme isÌý‘Journey With.’ÌýOur goal is to encourage leaders to walk the journey of ministry in groups rather than in isolation and to invite the next generation of leaders to begin to live out their calling as ministers of the gospel. Who is another person you can tap on the shoulder to take their next steps in leadership? Perhaps you can invite them too!

Keynote Speakers
Dave JensenÌýwillÌýbe sharing about journeying with our young people in faith formation and raising disciples who make disciples.
Tammy Preston will be sharing about journeying intergenerationally in our Churches.
Ruth Powell will be sharing insight from National Church Life Survey (NCLS Research) for effective Next Generations Ministry.

Elective Speakers
The conference features an opportunity to choose electives that suit your ministry focus and interests. There will be Children, Youth and Young Adults specific sessions along with other general topics to choose from. Elective Speakers are trusted and well respected leaders from churches around WA, Australia and New Zealand including:

·ÌýÌýÌýÌý Ps. Craig Palmer: Mount Pleasant Baptist Church (WA) – Journeying with Young AdultsÌý

·ÌýÌýÌýÌý Holly Beeck: Albany Baptist Church (WA) – Journeying with ParentsÌý

·ÌýÌýÌýÌý Ps. Mat Rooker: YouthCare (WA) – Journeying With Educational CommunitiesÌý

·ÌýÌýÌýÌý Ps.ÌýEd Devine: Baptist Churches Western Australia – Building Emerging Leaders in Your Church

·ÌýÌýÌýÌý Ps. David Goodwin: Kidsreach (NZ) Journeying through Grief and HardshipÌý

·ÌýÌýÌýÌý PhD Candidate Tim Mullen: Sheridan College (WA) – Journeying with Youth GroupsÌý

·ÌýÌýÌýÌý Ps. Dave Jenson: (NSW) Journeying with those who aren’t Walking with GodÌý

·ÌýÌýÌýÌý Ps. Mim Hosking: ÌýMount Pleasant Baptist Church (WA) – Journeying Relationally with ChildrenÌý

Workshop Speakers
We will spend time togetherÌýworkshopping in sessions presented by:

·ÌýÌýÌýÌý Emily Dickenson: Leading Effective TeamsÌý

·ÌýÌýÌýÌý Sally Howe and Mim Hosking: Contemplative Session exploring practices for deepening our relationship with God.

 

Details & Tickets are available here:Ìý
Location
Warnbro Community Church
85 Warnbro Sound Ave, Warnbro, WA, Australia, 6169.
When?

Friday 16^thÌýand Saturday 17^thÌýof August 2024 (1 or 2 day conference — your choice!)
See website for details.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to engage and learn with other Next Gen leaders.
Any further questions please contactÌýed.devine@baptistwa.asn.auÌý

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PAST EVENTS

Amplify kids min conference

at Mt Pleasant Uniting (WA)

is actually on Sat. 9th MarchÌý(due to WA public holiday on 4th March).

The online Amplify was on Saturday 2nd MarchÌýalong with most of the other hubs around Australia.

/ – check the website for final details!!!!

PERTH CHILDREN’S MINISTRY CONVENTION

Saturday 16th March 9.00am – 3.30pm North Beach Baptist Church (WA) How to teach the character of God to children + more. For details and to register –Ìý

Watch the webinar with Tom Treseder Founder of MegaVoice Australia held on 13 February 2024

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=koy1Z9P8jrE

See PAST EVENTS :

You were invited to a Zoom meeting, for an online gathering where we explored the

intersection of faith and education, connecting with like-minded individuals to pray.

When:ÌýMonday Feb 5, 7:00 PMÌýCanberra, Melbourne, Sydney

Topic:

Marketplace Ministry & Prayer Meeting

– Sphere of Education

RegisterÌýin advance for this meeting:Ìý

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Blessings,

Greg

Greg Bondar

National Director

Christian Voice Australia

E:Ìýchristianvoiceaustralia@gmail.com

M:Ìý0411 854 115

T:Ìý+61(2) 9546 1898

Ìý–ÌýÌý–Ìý

Head Office:ÌýSydney NSW

Postal Address:ÌýPO Box 3251 Blakehurst NSW 2221

A FREE PL EVENT TO START THE YEAR!

Dear colleagues,

Don’t miss this opportunityÌýto learn from the expert.

Join in person or online to find out about thisÌýreflectiveÌýapproachÌýto personalÌýand spiritual developmentÌýoffered inÌýschools around the world.Ìý

How might it add value to the young people that you work with?

It is accessible to students of all faiths and none.

PRAYER SPACES IN SCHOOLS: WHAT? WHY? WHEN? AND HOW?Ìý

Supporting the Spiritual Development of Your Students

THURSDAY 1 FEBRUARY, 4-5.15PM.

Register to find out about this practice from its international UK-based director and meet the newly-appointed Australian coordinator Sue.

Register atÌýÌýor scan the QR code below

Find out more atÌý

regards

Shirley

—

Shirley on behalf of ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï Committee 2023

Australian Association for Religious Education,Ìý

Victoria Inc.

Ìý

TOM TRESEDER

‘Let The World Hear His Voice’

Ìý

Tom Treseder Webinar Now Available for Viewing

I joined the webinar – it was very interesting.

FYI all.

Chris

Ìý

You were invited to a Zoom meeting, for an online gathering where we explored the

intersection of faith and education, connecting with like-minded individuals to pray.

When:ÌýMonday Feb 5, 7:00 PMÌýCanberra, Melbourne, Sydney

TOPIC:

MARKETPLACE MINISTRY & PRAYER MEETING

– SPHERE OF EDUCATION

RegisterÌýin advance for this meeting:Ìý

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Blessings,

Greg

Greg Bondar

National Director

Christian Voice Australia

E:Ìýchristianvoiceaustralia@gmail.com

M:Ìý0411 854 115

T:Ìý+61(2) 9546 1898

Ìý–ÌýÌý–Ìý

Head Office:ÌýSydney NSW

Postal Address:ÌýPO Box 3251 Blakehurst NSW 2221

A free PL event to start the year!

Dear colleagues,

Don’t miss this opportunityÌýto learn from the expert.

Join in person or online to find out about thisÌýreflectiveÌýapproachÌýto personalÌýand spiritual developmentÌýoffered inÌýschools around the world.Ìý

Ìý

How might it add value to the young people that you work with?

It is accessible to students of all faiths and none.

Prayer Spaces in Schools:
What? Why? When? and How?Ìý

Supporting the Spiritual Development of Your Students

ÌýThursday 1 February, 4-5.15pm.

ÌýRegister to find out about this practice from its international UK-based director and meet the newly-appointed Australian coordinator Sue.

Register atÌýÌýor scan the QR code below

Find out more atÌý

regards

Shirley

—

Shirley on behalf of ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï Committee 2023

Australian Association for Religious Education,Ìý

Victoria Inc.

aare.vic.members@gmail.com

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Ìý

Past events :

2023 Annual Dinner and Awards Night

Wednesday 6th September (Term 3: Week 8)
6:00pm – 9:30pm (Arrival from 5:30pm)
Trinity College, East Perth

Details including map

ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï WA 2021 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

11th May 2021
4:30pm for a 4:55pm start
at Servite College or via Zoom

Details and Nomination form

Nominations for ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï Award of Meritorious Service

2021 Nomination Form
Closing date Wednesday 30th June

ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï WA 2020ÌýAWARDS DINNER

10th September 2020Ìý

ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï WA was an exhibitor at the Passing the Baton Training day and Expo – 15th February 2020

ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï WA 2019 Awards DinnerÌý– 19th September 2019!Ìý

In 2018 our ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï WA President Chris Callus has received a ‘Professional Teachers Council of WA’ award.ÌýÌý

The ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï WA Executive Committee and all ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï Members – applaudÌý& celebrate with Chris & his family.

ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï WA 2019 AWARDS DINNER

Great time on 19th September 2019!Ìý

Membership allows you to nominate and benefit from discounts for your group.

‘Gather Education’ month – was June 2019 to pray for everyone involved in education.

People picked a time and day to spend some time in prayer in a suitably reflective place.

Delegates gathered together for a meal to wrap up the month of prayer and shared experiences.