Catholic Education benefits all Australians

02 Apr 2025

On Saturday 3 May it is important to consider how your vote in the Federal Election will impact Catholic education. Catholic schools are Australia’s largest non-government education provider, delivering choice, affordability, and value that benefits all Australians.

We are calling on our political leaders to:
1. Ensure Affordability and Choice
2. Address hardship, wellbeing and disadvantage
3. Build and Innovate for the Future

Click here to read the two-page document that highlights Catholic Education priorities for the election.
Also below is a link to the National Catholic Education Commission (NCEC) Election materials:
2025 Federal Election - NCEC

CSPA Responds to Greens' Comments on Disadvantage

13 Mar 2025

Catholic School Parents Australia (CSPA) is deeply concerned by the recent comments made by the Greens regarding educational disadvantage. These remarks not only demonstrate a lack of understanding but also reveal a bias against non-government schools, including Catholic schools.

Read the full media release here.

Remote Indigenous Boarding Funding

03 Mar 2025

Catholic School Parents Australia is calling for immediate action to address the critical need for sustainable funding solutions for remote Indigenous boarding students.

Read the full media release here.

Commonwealth Teaching Scholarships

03 Mar 2025

Catholic School Parents Australia (CSPA) urges the government to ensure that Commonwealth teaching scholarships are accessible to aspiring teachers from all school sectors, including Catholic schools, to effectively address the national teacher shortage.

Read the full media release here.

12/12/24 Gov. increase to childcare funding helps families

24 Jan 2025

CSPA 2024 National Parent Survey

04 Sep 2024

To have your say, click on the link: 

https://unesurveys.au1.qualtrics.com/.../SV_d5a7NXLpTKbNAtE

New family engagement resources for parents and schools

29 May 2024

Catholic School Parents Australia (CSPA) is excited to announce that a new suite of resources is now available on the Gearing Up for Parent Engagement website. 

Read the full media release here.

AMA joins school communities around vaping concerns

24 May 2024

The Australian Medical Association has joined 11 of the country’s leading education and school parent groups to call on legislators to pass the federal government’s vaping reforms.

Catholic school parents seek choice – not discrimination

26 Mar 2024

Recently, the Australian Law Reform Commission (ALRC) tabled its report Maximising the Realisation of Human Rights: Religious Educational Institutions and Anti-Discrimination Laws and its recommendations will have significant impact on faith-based education in Australia.

Catholic School Parents Australia, as the peak body representing all families in Catholic Schools do not support the recommendations made in the report to remove religious exemptions, and find them concerning. Read more here.

CSPA partnership with MultiLit

28 Feb 2024

Catholic School Parents Australia (CSPA) is proud to announce it has partnered with MultiLit in a one-year arrangement that will see Catholic School families receive discounted access to literacy assessments. Read the full media release here.