The Australian Association of Christian Schools (AACS) represents the interests of Christian schools in every State and Territory across the nation.
The 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.
Christian school communities—your vote matters. AACS asked the major parties where they stand on key issues affecting Christian schools, including: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
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
Executive Officer, Vanessa Cheng, has written to the federal Attorney-General, the Hon Mark Dreyfus expressing concerns about the government’s Criminal…Read More
AACS are pleased to announce the launch of our inaugral Advocacy and Policy Summit. With a federal election around the corner,…Read More
AACS along with nine other prominent Australian organizations and experts, who advocate for children's welfare and family-friendly media, have provided…Read More
Vanessa Cheng, AACS Executive Officer and David Gillman, CEO of Christian Schools Tasmania spoke at the Public Hearing on the Inquiry into Discrimination…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
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
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
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
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
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
As a key player in the negotiations to the United Nations Declaration, which celebrated its 75th anniversary in 2023, Australia wholeheartedly…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
At the core of our schools is our faith - it's what sets Christian schools apart and why so many parents choose them for their children.
At AACS, we advocate for the right of Christian schools to teach from a Christian worldview and nurture the God-given potential of every student in their care.