Christian school communities—your vote matters. AACS asked the major parties where they stand on key issues affecting Christian schools, including:- Fair funding- Parental rights - Religious staffing protections- Tax-deductible school building donationsRead More
The Australian Association of Christian Schools (AACS) is calling for commitments from political parties in three key areas: Sustainable School Funding: that is fair and equitable, allowing Christian schools to continue providing high-quality education…Read More
AACS Executive Officer Vanessa Cheng recently took part in a Round Table discussion with Federal Labor Member for Solomon, Luke Gosling. The event was hosted by Independent Schools Australia (ISA) and the Australian…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. During the consultation on the Bill, faith leaders raised concerns the impact of proposed changes on freedom of speech and AACS raised…Read More
The inagural AACS Advocacy & Policy Summit was a fantastic event, bringing together Christian School leaders from across the country at a critical time ahead of the federal election. Attendees…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 Advocacy and Policy Summit at NSW Parliament House. The event brought together over 130 Christian school leaders, policymakers and…Read More
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AACS Executive Officer Vanessa Cheng joined with faith leaders from the Catholic, Lutheran and Greek Orthodox communities for a roundtable discussion with Attorney General Marie-Clare Boothby MLA about the value of faith-based schools in the Northern Territory. Thank you for your…Read More
The Australian Association of Christian Schools (AACS) warmly welcomed today’s announcement by the Chief Minister of the Northern Territory, the Hon. Lia Finocchiaro, to address the controversial changes made by the previous Labor Government to the Anti-Discrimination…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 Code Amendment (Hate Crimes) Bill 2024 in relation to its potential impact on free speech and religious expression. 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, this is a crucial time to be speaking up for parental choice in education and the freedom to employ Christian teachers and staff. …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 a Position Statement to the review of the Commercial…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 and Bullying in Tasmanian Schools in Hobart last week. Vanessa and David provided evidence to the committee about…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 in Canberra at the start of the November Sitting Week. The story of ‘grace’ was well received by the politicians and VIPs who attended. Pictured…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 Misinformation and Disinformation) Bill. The proposed law would give the Australian Communications and Media Authority powers to…Read More
Independent Schools Australia (ISA) Snapshot of key characteristics shows that 82% of Independent schools have a religious affiliation. The report also estimates that recurrent savings to governments from across the entire Independent school sector is $7.1 billion per annum. You…Read More
AACS Executive Officer Vanessa Cheng was recently inteviewed on Vision Radio Network by Neil Johnson on 20Twenty Podcasts. Vanessa shared the results of the Read More
AACS Executive Officer Vanessa Cheng was a keynote speaker at the Association of Christian Schools International Public Policy and Advocacy Summit in Washington…Read More
A report by the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) revealed that Australian students exposure to bullying behaviours was higher than the OECD average and that students in Tasmania reported greater levels of bullying behaviours than students in all jurisdictions. In…Read More
AACS is delighted to announce a new Member School to our Association. William Carey Christian School is a non-denominational Christian School from Prep to Year 12, located in Prestons NSW. The school’s motto “Expect great things from…Read More
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MEDIA RELEASE 2 September 2024 An alliance of Christian school associations has today released significant findings from its survey of over 5,000 teaching and non-teaching staff across Christian…Read More
Northern Territory Election Result Provides Faith for the Future The Australian Association of Christian Schools congratulates the leader of the Country Liberal Party, Lia Finocchiaro, on the successful election result in the Northern Territory. A…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 Schools Australia and Associated Christian Schools to discuss the 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 attended along with key leaders of religious schools associations. Hon. Dr Andrew Leigh, Assistant Minister for Competition,…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 the Respect…Read More
Professor Mark Fowler delivered a speech at the Christian Schools National Policy Forum in Canberra today comparing the consistency of the Australian Law Reform Commission's Report recommendations with Australia’s…Read More
Recent polling of the Australian public has reaffirmed the extensive backing for Christian schools and their entitlement to uphold their beliefs. The independent polling, conducted from 1 – 16 March by Compass Polling, demonstrated strong public support for the necessary…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 Minister of Australia, sharing that we are are deeply disappointed with the proposed reforms outlined by the Australian Law Reform…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 Principal, Rebecca Hall had invited the Minister to see the progress of their new Science Building Project and to…Read More
As a key player in the negotiations to the United Nations Declaration, which celebrated its 75th anniversary in 2023, Australia wholeheartedly subscribed to its text and its spirit. The drafters of the Declaration undertook the task of drafting the human rights principles…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 by Mark Spencer from Christian Schools Australia; Alistair Macpherson, from Associated Christian Schools; John Metcalfe, representing…Read More
AACS welcomed the launch of the Parliamentary Friends of Religious Schools and Faith Communities in Canberra on Monday, providing an opportunity for Parliamentarians across all political parties to gather and discuss issues of importance to the fastest growing…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 only as educators but also mentors and role models who exemplify faith, compassion, and dedication. Senator for Western…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 special schools. Mrs Dianne Dowson, Director of Read More
Vanessa Cheng from the Australian Association of Christian Schools and Stephen McAlpine from City to City Australia recently had a four-part conversation on the challenges facing Christian schools…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 Schools if fewer Australians identify as Christians. It also clearly explains why AACS has been calling upon the Federal…Read More
New research shows large support for religious schools in Australia and for legal protections for those schools to remain authentic religious communities in support of parents to choose the education they want for their children. The latest research shows: Three…Read More
New research shows growing support for religious freedom laws in Australia, with strong calls for the Albanese Government to re-introduce religious anti-discrimination legislation to Parliament. The latest research shows: Three out…Read More
Please join us for the launch of the Cardus Education Survey Australia Project. Join host, Mark McCrindle, Cardus Executive Vice President, Ray Pennings, and Assistant Professor, Albert Cheng, as they launch the landmark findings…Read More
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