Following the resignation of our CEO, Vanessa Cheng, after six years leading AACS, the Board has reviewed our priorities and direction. We are now seeking expressions of interest for a National Executive Officer to guide AACS into the next phase of our work serving Christian education. Download the Expressions of Interest booklet for details about the role and application process. Interested candidates are encouraged to review the booklet and submit an expression of interest by the due date - 7 September 2026.
EOI BookletThe Australian Association of Christian Schools (AACS) is a peak body representing the interests of independent Christian schools in every State and Territory across the nation.
AACS provides member schools with a voice in the public sphere to ensure they can continue to deliver an authentic Christian education embedded in the teaching and life of the school.
This video about Heathdale Christian College provides an insight into the holistic approach to Christian education in our schools.
On 11 June 2026 the Queensland Government announced a review of the Queensland Human Rights Commission, and a further review of the Human Rights…Read More
It was wonderful to hear Hugh McDermott MP recognise the AACS Policy and Advocacy Summit in a Community Recognition Statement delivered in NSW Parliament…Read More
AACS was honoured to welcome Julian Leeser MP, Shadow Minister for Education and Federal Member for Berowra, as a keynote…Read More
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Exactly one year ago a school in Winchester, Virginia copied the formula for the successful Aussie Faith in Our Future town hall campaign and made it…Read More
The Victorian Government’s 2026–27 State Budget has been welcomed by AACS, with the announcement that the payroll tax…Read More
The House of Representatives Standing Committee on Education has commenced a new inquiry into the factors…Read More
AACS CEO, Vanessa Cheng, along with Pastor Mark Edwards, representing Australian Christian Churches, recently met with…Read More
A Parliamentary petition has been launched in Western Australia, calling on the State Government to protect religious…Read More
As South Australia heads to the polls this Saturday, the Australian Association of Christian Schools (AACS) has welcomed…Read More
The Australian Government is considering a bill to amend superannuation and related tax laws, including a provision to grant Deductible Gift Recipient…Read More
The Minister for Education Blair Boyer (below) and Shadow Education Minister Jack Batty have committed to not repealing or amending the religious exceptions…Read More
We are thrilled to welcome two new AACS members, and a new membership category. Associate Membership is a new category of membership for schools that…Read More
It was a privilege to begin the parliamentary year by fixing our eyes on God. On Tuesday 3 February, AACS CEO Vanessa Cheng and Director of…Read More
Last week, the AACS Board started the year with a visit to Heathdale Christian College - a school that started in 1982 with 38 students in portable…Read More
Vanessa Cheng met with the Western Australia Leader of the Opposition, Basil Zempilas and Shadow Education Minister Liam Staltari. Vanessa was pleased…Read More
Following the success of our inaugural Summit in 2025, AACS is pleased to announce registrations are open for the Read More
The Australian Association of Christian Schools is proud to announce that six member schools have been recognised by the Australian Curriculum, Assessment…Read More
AACS CEO Vanessa Cheng and Chairo Christian School Executive Principal Peter Wells joined faith leaders at Parliament House to discuss the role of religious…Read More
The Australian Government is reviewing the Standards to make sure they are supporting students to access and participate in education and training. The…Read More
Vanessa Cheng, AACS CEO, and Steven Kryger, Director - Public Affairs and Communication, joined 550 people from across Australia at the National Prayer…Read More
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The Australian Association of Christian Schools (AACS) acknowledges the passage of the Anti-Discrimination Amendment Bill 2025 in the Northern Territory…Read More
Christian schools continue to play a vital role for families seeking an education aligned with their faith and values.…Read More
Yesterday AACS CEO, Vanessa Cheng and Nicole Pleysier, State Executive Officer for Christian Education National, met…Read More
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The Australian Association of Christian Schools (AACS) has welcomed the introduction of the Anti-Discrimination…Read More
Vanessa Cheng and Di Hooley of Christian Education National (CEN) met with the Shadow Minister for Education Senator Jonathon Duniam in Hobart today…Read More
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The Australian Association of Christian Schools (AACS) has welcomed the commitment made by Northern Territory Attorney-General Marie-Claire Boothby…Read More
AACS Executive Officer recently met with Principal Keith McMullen and the senior leadership team at Read More
The NSW Law Reform Commission is currently reviewing the state’s Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. A new consultation paper has been released, asking for…Read More
Inspired by our Faith in our Future Town Halls across Australia last year - we were thrilled to see our American colleagues at Read More
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AACS Executive Officer Vanessa Cheng has written to Hon Jason Clare…Read More
AACS looks forward to continued engagement with the government and the newly appointed Attorney-General, Michelle Rowland. In Read More
AACS welcomed the commitment given by Minister Chris Bowen MP gave at Tyndale Christian School this week that the Labor Party supports a bipartisan…Read More
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Christian school communities—your vote matters. AACS asked the major parties where they stand on key issues affecting Christian schools, including:Read More
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AACS is pleased to support the upcoming community forum hosted by Tyndale Christian School NSW, in partnership with Smithfield Baptist Church and St…Read More
The Australian Association of Christian Schools (AACS) is calling for commitments from political parties in three key areas: Sustainable…Read More
AACS Executive Officer Vanessa Cheng recently took part in a Round Table discussion…Read More
In the early hours of 2 April 2025, the Victorian Parliament passed the'Anti-Villification' Bill which included amendments introduced by the Greens.…Read More
The inagural AACS Advocacy & Policy Summit was a fantastic event, bringing together Christian School leaders…Read More
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On Friday, 21 March, the Australian Association of Christian Schools (AACS) officially launched its 2025 Federal Election Policy Platform at the AACS…Read More
AACS Executive Officer Vanessa Cheng joined with faith leaders from the Catholic, Lutheran and Greek Orthodox communities for a roundtable discussion…Read More
The Australian Association of Christian Schools (AACS) warmly welcomed today’s announcement by the Chief Minister of the Northern Territory,…Read More
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Executive Officer, Vanessa Cheng, has written to the federal Attorney-General, the Hon Mark Dreyfus expressing concerns about the government’s Criminal…Read More
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AACS are pleased to announce the launch of our inaugral Advocacy and Policy Summit. With a federal election around the corner,…Read More
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AACS along with nine other prominent Australian organizations and experts, who advocate for children's welfare and family-friendly media, have provided…Read More
AACS Board Members and Executive Officer Vanessa Cheng hosted two tables at the annual National Prayer Breakfast which was held at Parliament House…Read More
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Could posting a Bible verse be cancelled as "disinformation" under the federal Government's proposed Communications Legislation Amendment (Combatting…Read More
Independent Schools Australia (ISA) Snapshot of key characteristics shows that 82% of Independent schools have a religious affiliation. The report also…Read More
AACS Executive Officer Vanessa Cheng was recently inteviewed on Vision Radio Network by Neil Johnson on Read More
AACS Executive Officer Vanessa Cheng was a keynote speaker at the Read More
A report by the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) revealed that Australian students exposure to bullying behaviours was higher than…Read More
AACS is delighted to announce a new Member School to our Association. William Carey Christian School…Read More
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MEDIA RELEASE 2 September 2024 An alliance of Christian school associations…Read More
Northern Territory Election Result Provides Faith for the Future The Australian Association of Christian Schools congratulates…Read More
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It was wonderful that AACS Executive Officer Vanessa Cheng could meet Queensland Attorney General Hon. Yvette D’ath along with colleagues from Christian…Read More
It was a packed event at the second Parliamentary Friends of Religious Schools and Faith Communities gathering this week. Over thirty Senators and MPs…Read More
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The Hon. Yvette D'Ath, the Queensland Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister for the Prevention of Domestic and Family Violence introduced…Read More
Professor Mark Fowler delivered a speech at the Christian Schools National Policy Forum in Canberra today comparing the consistency of the Australian…Read More
Recent polling of the Australian public has reaffirmed the extensive backing for Christian schools and their entitlement to uphold their beliefs. The…Read More
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Vanessa Cheng, Executive Officer at AACS signed an Open Letter along with leaders from many faith communities to Hon. Anthony Albanese MP, the Prime…Read More
Executive Officer, Vanessa Cheng met with Hon Ed Husic MP, the Federal Minister for Industry and Science, at Tyndale Christian School in Blacktown NSW. The…Read More
AACS Executive Officer Vanessa Cheng met with Attorney General Hon Mark Dreyfus KC, MP to discuss ALRC and Religious Freedom. The meeting was also attended…Read More
AACS welcomed the launch of the Parliamentary Friends of Religious Schools and Faith Communities in Canberra on Monday, providing an…Read More
We are thankful for the faith and dedication of Christian school teachers who play a crucial role in shaping the lives of their students. They are not…Read More
The recent release of the Disability Royal Commission Report has prompted many responses to its findings, particularly on the prospect of phasing out…Read More
Vanessa Cheng from the Australian Association of Christian Schools and Stephen McAlpine from Read More
Our AACS Executive Officer, Vanessa Cheng recently wrote an article for Education Australia about why an increasing number of parents are choosing Christian…Read More
New research shows large support for religious schools in Australia and for legal protections for those schools to remain authentic religious communities…Read More
New research shows growing support for religious freedom laws in Australia, with strong calls for the Albanese Government to re-introduce religious…Read More
Please join us for the launch of the Cardus Education Survey Australia Project. Join host, Mark…Read More
"I’m at a cross-country carnival today. Roadrunner (my daughter) is running 2km. A small number of steps for this child, but a giant amount of steps…Read More
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