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CSPA Responds to Greens' Comments on Disadvantage
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
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
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.
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12/12/24 Gov. increase to childcare funding helps families
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CSPA 2024 National Parent Survey
We are excited to launch our 2024 National Parent Survey which is now LIVE.
New family engagement resources for parents and schools
AMA joins school communities around vaping concerns

Catholic school parents seek choice – not discrimination
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
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.
CSPA IS SEEKING AN EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Catholic School Parents Australia (CSPA) is seeking a highly motivated Executive Officer for a part time role (25 hours per week).
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