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Challenging young hearts and minds

We connect with Catholic school students across the country to encourage them to serve the most vulnerable by better understanding the causes of poverty as well as its solutions. We help schools in their ministry of challenging young hearts and minds to embrace social and ecological justice.

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Partnering with Australian schools

We work with schools across the country, helping educate children and young people about poverty in our world.

We hope to inspire our future leaders to "be more", and serve those who are struggling. Our Community Engagement Team works in every state to provide resources, deliver virtual sessions and support people to get engaged in global social and ecological justice. 

School Resources

Ready-to-download resources for primary and secondary levels that include links to Catholic Social Teaching principles and promote an integral ecology. 

Project Compassion

Teaching resources for years K-12 will enable your students to see, learn and act for justice. We try to help the world unite against poverty.

With you online or in person

Tailored sessions to bring the world of international development into your classroom. We also offer professional development and staff formation.

Earthcare Schools

A student-led program promoting an integral ecology and supporting your school to become a flourishing Laudato Si' community. 

"Let us not develop an education that creates in the mind of the student a hope of becoming rich and having the power to dominate [but one that forms] the lofty ideal of loving, of preparing oneself to serve and to give oneself to others."

St Oscar Romero

Community Engagement Contacts

For general school enquires please email: education@caritas.org.au 

Michael McGirr 

Community Engagement Manager

Andrew Knife

Community Engagement Animator - QLD / NT

Dominic Smith

Community Engagement Animator - NSW / ACT

Gwen Michener

Community Engagement Animator - VIC / TAS

Deacon Paul Reid

Community Engagement Animator - WA / SA

Sabrina Stevens 

Youth Participation Coordinator

Alice Carwardine

Catholic Earthcare Coordinator

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