AARE National AGM in Melbourne
24th May 2025 ~ Attend or Zoom
Registration Form
Sponsored Link:
IB are hosting a faith-based webinar on 28 May 2025, aimed at Catholic school leaders across Australia & Southeast Asia.
Click the link here. Registrations are now open.
AARE is pleased to promote this PD event to ALL our member schools!
Every Home for Christ
also celebrates their 50 years of ministry
Every Home for Christ are sponsoring some AARE activities.
Professional Learning Webinars:
Virtue Community professional learning is designed for educators and others working with children and young people in Christian school settings.
RISE Webinars Click this link
Virtue Community website – Click the picture below
Recent Events:
Do check out this ‘Month of Prayer – March 2025‘ 4xpage summary and consider
continuing to use this completed month of initiative as a guide for your prayers.
Next Meeting coming: Tuesday 20th May @ 4.46 pm, (Plan to login a little early = for catching up & checking systems are working.)
“AARE(WA) Committee Meeting as well as AARE National Strategic Meeting & AGM Zoom meeting”
AARE WA Sundowner Afternoon Tea
was held at Ursula Frayne Catholic College 1st April 2025
Info Here
In this ‘Month of Prayer’
– I pray you are all well.
You can find here the flyer with details
This year we’ve been exploring what Prayer Spaces looks like in Australian Schools
and have had incredibly positive feedback.
We held the official Australian Prayer Spaces in Schools launch
and a tour 24-7 Prayer Australia National Gathering in
Perth on Friday 21 March and
Sydney on Saturday 22 March.
We can’t wait to gather together in both Perth and Sydney!
Event info here.
There were Prayer Spaces in Schools workshops at both of these events led by Phil Togwell, the International Director of Prayer Spaces in Schools, as well as a professional development morning in Sydney on Monday 24 March.
We had an incredible line up of speakers for the Gathering. Alongside Trudi Sayers, the Australian director of 24-7 Prayer, we heardg from guests including Pete Greig, founder of 24-7 Prayer, Gerald Griffin from Bridgetown Church, Jill Webber from Waverley Abbey and Mark Sayers from Red Church.
As we lead up to the Gathering, we gatherrd stories from YOUR experiences of Prayer Spaces to share. We would love to connect with you and hear all about what you continue to do. Email: Prayer Spaces in Schools Australia <hello@prayerspacesinschools.au>
WA AARE Story Time initiative
Reading to children the Christmas Story
Past training event = See attachment
RETHINKING EDUCATION:
With Andrew McColl (National Webinar Host / QLD Director – FamilyVoice Australia),
Darryl Budge (WA Director – FamilyVoice Australia) and Dr. Sheela Nathan
Pioneering a classical Christian microschool network in WA.
Was on October 9, 2024 = Online via Zoom link
Enjoy the photos from the
AARE WA Dinner & Awards Night – 5th Sept 2024 – Trinity College, Perth
We celebrated people in our RE teams –
for their years of service / initiative / resource / success / etc.
More Recent News:
There is something our NSW & ACT team are doing – see their PD & Events page: (We get to enjoy partnering with other AARE State’s efforts!)
Or Click here: New Book Launch: For His Glory: A Journey into His Kingdom
Below is a WA partner organisation’s event:
Beyond Kids Ministry Conference
The Children’s Ministry Network (WA) recommend the 9th annual Beyond Conference for Children, Youth and Young Adults leaders. Friday 16th and Saturday 17th of August 2024 at Warnbro, WA.
Theme
This year’s conference theme is ‘Journey With.’ Our goal is to encourage leaders to walk the journey of ministry in groups rather than in isolation and to invite the next generation of leaders to begin to live out their calling as ministers of the gospel. Who is another person you can tap on the shoulder to take their next steps in leadership? Perhaps you can invite them too!
Keynote Speakers
Dave Jensen will be sharing about journeying with our young people in faith formation and raising disciples who make disciples.
Tammy Preston will be sharing about journeying intergenerationally in our Churches.
Ruth Powell will be sharing insight from National Church Life Survey (NCLS Research) for effective Next Generations Ministry.
Elective Speakers
The conference features an opportunity to choose electives that suit your ministry focus and interests. There will be Children, Youth and Young Adults specific sessions along with other general topics to choose from. Elective Speakers are trusted and well respected leaders from churches around WA, Australia and New Zealand including:
· Ps. Craig Palmer: Mount Pleasant Baptist Church (WA) – Journeying with Young Adults
· Holly Beeck: Albany Baptist Church (WA) – Journeying with Parents
· Ps. Mat Rooker: YouthCare (WA) – Journeying With Educational Communities
· Ps. Ed Devine: Baptist Churches Western Australia – Building Emerging Leaders in Your Church
· Ps. David Goodwin: Kidsreach (NZ) Journeying through Grief and Hardship
· PhD Candidate Tim Mullen: Sheridan College (WA) – Journeying with Youth Groups
· Ps. Dave Jenson: (NSW) Journeying with those who aren’t Walking with God
· Ps. Mim Hosking: Mount Pleasant Baptist Church (WA) – Journeying Relationally with Children
Workshop Speakers
We will spend time together workshopping in sessions presented by:
· Emily Dickenson: Leading Effective Teams
· Sally Howe and Mim Hosking: Contemplative Session exploring practices for deepening our relationship with God.
Details & Tickets are available here: https://www.beyond.org.au/
Location
Warnbro Community Church
85 Warnbro Sound Ave, Warnbro, WA, Australia, 6169.
When?
Friday 16th and Saturday 17th of August 2024 (1 or 2 day conference — your choice!)
See website for details.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to engage and learn with other Next Gen leaders.
Any further questions please contact ed.devine@baptistwa.asn.au
https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1188032?
PAST EVENTS
Amplify kids min conference
at Mt Pleasant Uniting (WA)
is actually on Sat. 9th March (due to WA public holiday on 4th March).
The online Amplify was on Saturday 2nd March along with most of the other hubs around Australia.
https://amplifyconference.com.au/ – check the website for final details!!!!
PERTH CHILDREN’S MINISTRY CONVENTION
Saturday 16th March 9.00am – 3.30pm North Beach Baptist Church (WA) How to teach the character of God to children + more. For details and to register – https://pcmc.ccowa.org/
Watch the webinar with Tom Treseder Founder of MegaVoice Australia held on 13 February 2024
See PAST EVENTS :
You were invited to a Zoom meeting, for an online gathering where we explored the
intersection of faith and education, connecting with like-minded individuals to pray.
When: Monday Feb 5, 7:00 PM Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney
Topic:
Marketplace Ministry & Prayer Meeting
– Sphere of Education
Register in advance for this meeting: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/marketplace-ministry-prayer-meeting-sphere-of-education-tickets-812961348277
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Blessings,
Greg
Greg Bondar
National Director
Christian Voice Australia
E: christianvoiceaustralia@gmail.com
M: 0411 854 115
T: +61(2) 9546 1898
Head Office: Sydney NSW
Postal Address: PO Box 3251 Blakehurst NSW 2221
A FREE PL EVENT TO START THE YEAR!
Dear colleagues,
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from the expert.
Join in person or online to find out about this reflective approach to personal and spiritual development offered in schools around the world.
How might it add value to the young people that you work with?
It is accessible to students of all faiths and none.
PRAYER SPACES IN SCHOOLS: WHAT? WHY? WHEN? AND HOW?
Supporting the Spiritual Development of Your Students
THURSDAY 1 FEBRUARY, 4-5.15PM.
Register to find out about this practice from its international UK-based director and meet the newly-appointed Australian coordinator Sue.
Register at https://www.trybooking.com/COSQK or scan the QR code below
Find out more at https://prayerspacesinschools.com/
regards
Shirley
—
Shirley on behalf of AARE Committee 2023
Australian Association for Religious Education,
Victoria Inc.
TOM TRESEDER
‘Let The World Hear His Voice’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=koy1Z9P8jrE
Tom Treseder Webinar Now Available for Viewing
I joined the webinar – it was very interesting.
FYI all.
Chris
You were invited to a Zoom meeting, for an online gathering where we explored the
intersection of faith and education, connecting with like-minded individuals to pray.
When: Monday Feb 5, 7:00 PM Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney
TOPIC:
MARKETPLACE MINISTRY & PRAYER MEETING
– SPHERE OF EDUCATION
Register in advance for this meeting: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/marketplace-ministry-prayer-meeting-sphere-of-education-tickets-812961348277
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Blessings,
Greg
Greg Bondar
National Director
Christian Voice Australia
E: christianvoiceaustralia@gmail.com
M: 0411 854 115
T: +61(2) 9546 1898
Head Office: Sydney NSW
Postal Address: PO Box 3251 Blakehurst NSW 2221
A free PL event to start the year!
Dear colleagues,
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from the expert.
Join in person or online to find out about this reflective approach to personal and spiritual development offered in schools around the world.
How might it add value to the young people that you work with?
It is accessible to students of all faiths and none.
Prayer Spaces in Schools:
What? Why? When? and How?
Supporting the Spiritual Development of Your Students
Thursday 1 February, 4-5.15pm.
Register to find out about this practice from its international UK-based director and meet the newly-appointed Australian coordinator Sue.
Register at https://www.trybooking.com/COSQK or scan the QR code below
Find out more at https://prayerspacesinschools.com/
regards
Shirley
—
Shirley on behalf of AARE Committee 2023
Australian Association for Religious Education,
Victoria Inc.
—
Past events :
2023 Annual Dinner and Awards Night
Wednesday 6th September (Term 3: Week 8)
6:00pm – 9:30pm (Arrival from 5:30pm)
Trinity College, East Perth
AARE WA 2021 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
11th May 2021
4:30pm for a 4:55pm start
at Servite College or via Zoom
Nominations for AARE Award of Meritorious Service
2021 Nomination Form
Closing date Wednesday 30th June
AARE WA 2020 AWARDS DINNER
10th September 2020
AARE WA was an exhibitor at the Passing the Baton Training day and Expo – 15th February 2020
AARE WA 2019 Awards Dinner – 19th September 2019!
In 2018 our AARE WA President Chris Callus has received a ‘Professional Teachers Council of WA’ award.
The AARE WA Executive Committee and all AARE Members – applaud & celebrate with Chris & his family.
AARE WA 2019 AWARDS DINNER
Great time on 19th September 2019!
Membership allows you to nominate and benefit from discounts for your group.
‘Gather Education’ month – was June 2019 to pray for everyone involved in education.
People picked a time and day to spend some time in prayer in a suitably reflective place.
Delegates gathered together for a meal to wrap up the month of prayer and shared experiences.