Educators from across Australia are warmly invited to the Queensland First Nations Catholic Education Conference – Heart on Country. This transformative three-day event will explore how culture, faith and learning can be woven together to create inclusive, empowering educational environments for First Nations students.
A central theme of the conference is holistic education, which recognises the interconnectedness of identity, spirituality and academic growth. Through this lens, educators will be equipped to nurture the emotional, social and intellectual development of First Nations students, honouring their unique stories and strengths.
The experience begins with a powerful cultural immersion on Day One at the beautiful Bunya Mountains – Booburrgan Ngmmunge (boo-barr-an ngummin), a sacred site for the Jarowair people.
Meaning “mother’s breast,” Booburrgan Ngmmunge is a place of deep cultural significance for First Nations communities across Southeast Queensland and beyond. Located 110 kilometres from Toowoomba, this awe-inspiring destination is home to the world’s largest natural stand of Bunya trees and offers rich opportunities for reflection, connection, and learning.
The conference will continue over the next two days in the heart of Toowoomba featuring keynote speaker Noel Pearson, a distinguished Australian lawyer and founder of the Cape York Partnership and Good to Great Schools Australia. Noel’s leadership and advocacy for educational equity will inspire and challenge us to think deeply about how we support all learners.
Stay tuned as we announce additional guest speakers and workshops to the conference agenda.
Together, we can make a difference in the lives of First Nations students by fostering environments that celebrate and respect our rich cultural heritage.
If you are interested in sponsoring this conference, please click here to find out more about your options to be part of this transformative event.
For enquiries, please contact our Event Planner, April at hello@fame-events.com.au.
Nominations are to address the following criteria and must include examples of how the nominee has demonstrated excellence in this area by providing specific examples and evidence.
Nominations are to address the following criteria and must include examples of how the nominee has demonstrated excellence in this area by providing specific examples and evidence.
Nominations are to address the following criteria and must include examples of how the nominee has demonstrated excellence in this area by providing specific examples and evidence.
This award recognises a school or Toowoomba Catholic Schools Office individual or team who/that has demonstrated high quality leadership focussed on creating exemplary places of learning where every student experiences academic success and comes to know and experience the loving presence of Jesus.
Nominations are to address the following criteria and must include examples of how the nominee has demonstrated excellence in this area by providing specific examples and evidence.
This award recognises an individual or team who/that has demonstrated high quality middle leadership focussed on creating exemplary places of learning where every student experiences academic success and comes to know and experience the loving presence of Jesus.
Nominations are to address the following criteria and must include examples of how the nominee has demonstrated excellence in this area by providing specific examples and evidence.
This award recognises an individual who is not in a formal leadership position and has demonstrated a willingness to contribute beyond their role to lead a school improvement initiative focussed on creating exemplary places of learning where every student experiences academic success and comes to know and experience the loving presence of Jesus.
Nominations are to address the following criteria and must include examples of how the nominee has demonstrated excellence in this area by providing specific examples and evidence.
This award recognises an individual or team who/that work with teaching staff to create exemplary places of learning where every student experiences academic success and comes to know and experience the loving presence of Jesus. The types of role that this award recognises include teacher aides, school counsellors, kindergarten educators, Occupational Therapists, Education Officers, Boarding supervisors.
Nominations are to address the following criteria and must include examples of how the nominee has demonstrated excellence in this area by providing specific examples and evidence.
This award recognises an individual or team who/that works in support roles to create exemplary places of learning where every student experiences academic success and comes to know and experience the loving presence of Jesus. The types of role that this award recognises include cleaners, laundry staff, grounds people, administration officers, HR officers, accountants, business managers, IT technicians.
Nominations are to address the following criteria and must include examples of how the nominee has demonstrated excellence in this area by providing specific examples and evidence.
This award recognises an individual or team who/that have given their time to support a school or college and this volunteering has contributed to creating exemplary places of learning where every student experiences academic success and comes to know and experience the loving presence of Jesus. The types of roles that this award recognises include those who volunteer to work in classrooms, to maintain school facilities, to engage other parents.
Nominations are to address the following criteria and must include examples of how the nominee has demonstrated excellence in this area by providing specific examples and evidence.