The CI&M team is offering one-hour online professional learning sessions for those who work across DOBCEL. They are intended to give short, but in depth, dips into various topics of interest across Catholic Identity. All who work in our schools are welcome to attend. Those who need to maintain accreditation to teach or lead RE will be able to apply for one hour towards this via TAP.
- This week, Thursday 3 September 2026, 3:45pm-4:45pm, we are joined again for our RSE and RRRR session by a special guest from Jesuit Social Services. All are welcome, particularly those involved in the teaching or administration of RSE and RRRR.
- Our final session for the term is on Thursday 10 September 2026 and the focus is on Sacramentality in Poetry. The first session of this kind was fantastic and we are looking forward to the second session, focusing this time on the poetry of Gerard Manley Hopkins.
Please refer to the attached document below for the meeting links.
Building Capacity: Contextualising RRRR teaching and learning material to implement in Catholic schools
The VCEA is offering the opportunity for key staff involved in leading Respectful Relationships to attend a professional learning workshop to confidently implement Respectful Relationships curriculum so that it is aligned with Catholic teachings and identity.
The day will be facilitated by the Catholic relationships and sexuality education consultant Caitlin Humphrys. The details are:
Date: 8 September 2026
Venue: Sovereign Park Motor Inn, Golden Point VIC
Registration: Via Trybooking: https://www.trybooking.com/DHQZS
Cost: Covered by VCEA
This will only be offered face-to-face.
Adolescent Man Box workshops for Terms 3 & 4
The Adolescent Man Box is an Australian study by Jesuit Social Services. The research examines issues including mental health, relationships, gender attitudes, and wellbeing. This professional learning opportunity aims to support schools in delivering the mandated respectful relationships curriculum. (Source: https://jss.org.au/programs/the-adolescent-man-box/)
The first two online sessions have been really well supported by the schools in this Diocese. This introductory session set the groundwork for what will be a wonderful four sessions over this term and Term 4.
The online workshops are facilitated by team members from the Jesuit Social Services and will be:
- Unpacking the Man Box by building awareness through conversations and self-reflection
- Exploring the Adolescent Man Box pressures and age-appropriate insights
- Promoting healthier alternatives
- Bystander and responding to individuals
- Implementing strategies to manage resistance and backlash
- Whole school approach to healthy masculinities within Respectful Relationships
- Discuss the work of Respectful Relationships the connection between Catholic social teachings
Each session will begin at 3:30pm with prayer with the PD beginning at 3.45pm.
The remaining three sessions are:
- Term 3, Week 8 – Thursday 3 September, 3:30pm–4:30pm
- Term 4, Week 1 – Thursday 8 October, 3:30pm–4:30pm
- Term 4, Week 3 – Thursday 22 October, 3:30pm–4:30pm
Each session will be allocated a TAP number for accreditation purposes. Attendance will be recorded at each session if you wish to claim the accreditation hours.
Invitation to webinar: Living the Gospel in Times of Social Division
The Ballarat Diocesan Social Justice Commission warmly invites members of the diocesan community to join a reflection evening on the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference's Social Justice Statement, Living the Gospel in Times of Social Division, on Thursday, 12 November 2026, from 6.30pm to 8pm.
This reflection evening will explore the themes of the second Social Justice Statement released this year and provide an opportunity to reflect on how the Gospel calls us to respond with compassion, understanding, and hope in an increasingly divided world.
The event is open to everyone across the Diocese of Ballarat. Teachers in Catholic schools may also receive TAP accreditation for attending.
For further information and registration details, visit: https://socialjustice.catholic.org.au/
Pre-Service teacher professional learning program for Secondary Sector
The PST Professional Learning program is now live.
Secondary Principals are asked to share details on the program with eligible ITE students, including PSTs completing placements in your school. These details include: Program Guidelines – application link.
Catholic Theological College invites you to attend EYF Online Presentation Series
This series features nine standalone online sessions presented by CTC academic staff, exploring a range of engaging themes and topics relevant to educators.
These sessions provide an excellent professional learning opportunity for school staff at all stages of their careers to discover the diverse study and formation pathways available through CTC.
For more information, please refer to the attached flyer or visit the CTC website.
Interested participants can register via Humanitix.