Early bird registration is now open – Save $100 on the 2025 Australian Catholic Education Conference!

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We are excited to announce that early bird registration is now open for the 2025 Australian Catholic Education Conference, which will be held from Wednesday 20 August to Friday 22 August 2025 at the newly-refurbished Cairns Convention Centre.

Why register early?

  • Save $100 by securing your place during the early bird period. Early bird registration is $1099.

  • Join an anticipated 1,500 Catholic educators, leaders, clergy, parents and those from the broader Church involved in Catholic education.

  • Be part of a national conversation focused on the conference theme ‘hope, anchored in faith’

  • Engage in professional learning with a focus on the strategic vision and mission of Catholic education across three key areas – Faith, Excellence and Access.

Want to present at the conference?

The conference will feature a range of inspiring speakers, presentations and masterclasses. An abstract selection process will be launched later this month, offering the opportunity to present in various areas including:

  • Catholic identity, mission, and formation

  • Learning and teaching

  • Leadership and governance

  • Parent, parish, and community engagement

  • Resourcing and infrastructure

  • Advocacy, marketing, and more!

Please note that a special registration price will be available for accepted presenters prior to the close of the early bird.

Enhance your experience

Catholic Education Diocese of Cairns has been partnering with Traditional Owners and Elders of the region to create Spirituality and In and On Country experiences as part of their work on Truth-telling, Healing and Reconciliation. You are invited to join one of these experiences pre or post conference to deepen your understanding of First Nations Ways, connection to country and your role in truth-telling. The experiences include:

  • Encounter In Country Kaurareg (five day immersion in Torres Strait)

  • Seasons of Creation Laudato Si’ Retreat Day Kuku Yalanji Country at Mossman Gorge (one day)

  • Encounter Gunggandji on Fitzroy Island (one day)

  • Encounter Gimuy on Country Experience in Cairns (one day)

 Don’t wait! Register now via the portal to secure your place and save $100!

 We look forward to welcoming you to Cairns in 2025.