A weekly summary of interesting articles, events and news from our Catholic community Archbishop Coleridge and Pam Betts recognise staff who went ‘above and beyond’ at annual BCE Excellence in Teaching awards – read more Nicole Van Ingen, principal with Diocese of Wollongong, joined CEOs from around the Illawarra to support Vinnies CEO Sleepout – […]
Mental health in the spotlight
This TED talk from Guy Winch sheds a spotlight on mental health. Guy asks the question why is it not held in the same regard as physical health. From an early age we are taught about personal hygiene and healthy habits to look after our bodies. But similar lessons for emotional resilience and mental health […]
Our community update – week ending Friday 10th August 2018
A weekly summary of interesting articles, events and news from our Catholic community Sisters of St Joseph celebrate 150 years of Aged Care – read more Geraldton Diocese gives strong country voice towards Plenary Council – read more Marist Schools Australia July 31st newsletter – access here Bishops to release formal Royal Commission response this […]
Our community update – week ended Friday 3rd August 2018
A weekly summary of interesting articles, events and news from our Catholic community No funding deal yet for Catholic schools – read more Priests from Diocese of Broken Bay elect Rev Dr David Ranson as Diocesan Administrator – read more Archbishop Peter Andrew Comensoli installed as the ninth Archbishop of Melbourne – read more Turnball […]
Work life balance is always evolving
In his Sydney TEDx talk, Nigel Marsh shares his observations on work life balance. This notion of work life balance often polarises: everybody loves the idea of it, but very few people actually believe that they have it. And it becomes that kind of “I wish” statement. Nigel has 4 observations which could very well […]
Community news and article update – week ended Friday 13th July 2018
A weekly summary of interesting articles, events and news from our Catholic community Lay pastoral ministers will receive a new resource to support their work in the “building up of the body of Christ for the sake of mission” – read more Catholic Education Melbourne chief Stephen Elder threatened with jail for campaigning against the […]
Making a good first impression at interview
If you are going for a job interview, you know just how important it is to make a great impression. The old saying is very true: ‘You never get a second chance to make a good first impression’. Job interviews can be daunting; yes, we all get nervous when it is our own […]
Our community news update – for week ending Friday 6th July 2018
A weekly summary of interesting articles, events and news from our Catholic community Archbishop Denis Hart welcomes appointment of Most Reverend Bishop Peter Comensoli as the ninth Archbishop of Melbourne –read more. Ray Collins of the NCEC says “now the hard work begins” to achieve an equitable school funding model – read more Maitland-Newcastle has […]
Grit, the true measure of success
This short TED presentation on grit by Angela Lee Duckworth probably reinforces what many educators already know: that people’s success is not based around talent or IQ, but rather the ability to persevere and see long term goals through to the end. While there is much still to learn in this space, Amy explores the […]
Our community news and articles update – week ending 29 June 2018
A weekly summary of interesting articles, events and news from our Catholic community Adelaide priest Fr Charles Gauci named as Bishop of Darwin – read more Statement from Bishop Eugene Hurley on the announcement of the Bishop of Darwin – read more Australians want faith values taught in schools as evidenced by a new report that […]
