Elevate applications now open

The Elevate: Global Leadership Immersion Program, a two-week international shadowing experience for Lutheran principals, is now open for applications for travel in 2026. Participants will observe a school leader abroad, gaining insights into global education, leadership, and innovation. Their international counterpart will also visit your school, fostering cross-cultural collaboration. The 2026 destination will be Ontario. Further information, including details on how to apply can be found on our flyer.

New Strands in the Christian Studies Curriculum 

At the heart of the new Christian Studies curriculum are four newly shaped Strands that will guide learning. Each Strand was informed by the current Christian Studies Curriculum Framework (CSCF). 

International Confederation of Principals Membership

As part of our strategy to foster global educational connections, LEA has joined the International Confederation of Principals (ICP). This membership will enable our school leaders to collaborate with and participate in activities, learning, and experiences across a global platform. The latest ICP magazine is now available for you to read. We look forward to inviting principals to be a part of the ICP international congress in New Zealand in 2026. More details to follow. For more information contact suzanne.jessen@lutheran.edu.au

Reflections from the 2025 Ministry Workshop

The 3-day Introduction to ministry in Lutheran education workshop was facilitated in Melbourne at LEVNT at the start of May 2025.  New ministry staff from Lutheran schools in New South Wales, Queensland and Victoria attended this workshop as one part of their progression towards Accreditation for ministry (Am). Read the full article for more information, including reflections from the group.

Anti-Bullying Rapid Review 

In a recent media release, Minister for Education Jason Clare invited public submissions to inform the Anti-Bullying Rapid Review, "a key part of the Government's plans to develop a national approach to addressing bullying in Australian schools." For more information, or to make a submission, click on the button below.

Introducing Sarah Wiltshire, Director on the Board for LEA

Sarah Wiltshire began serving on the Board for Lutheran Education Australia at the beginning of 2025. 

Sarah is a legal practitioner with extensive experience in the Supreme Court of SA, the High Court and Federal Court of Australia. She has worked in private practice and for Government as a Senior Solicitor at the Crown Solicitor’s Office. Sarah now works as a sole practitioner and is a busy mother to two beautiful young girls.

Sarah is an active member of St Stephen’s Lutheran Church, Adelaide.

Introducing Reid Matthias, Director on the Board for LEA

Reid Matthias joined the Board for Lutheran Education Australia at the beginning of 2025. 

Reid has worked as a college pastor for the last fourteen years in three Lutheran schools. After moving from the US in 2011, he was called to the Lockyer Valley to serve at Faith Lutheran College. Five years later, Reid and his family moved to SA where he served as lead pastor at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church and School at Para Vista, and in 2021, relocated to Tallebudgera where Reid currently serves at St Andrews Lutheran College. 

ACLE 2025 - Register now!

Earlybird registrations are available until the end of June 2025. Register now via the ACLE 2025 website to secure the earlybird pricing. 

Centred around the theme of Free to Flourish, the Conference will explore how Lutheran education is compassionate, purposeful, adventurous and relational.

To learn more about the conference, visit the ACLE 2025 website where you can find information about the keynote speakers, explore the program and learn about the venue and destination.