State Council

The State Council is the governing body responsible for policy and direction of the Federation. It consists of two delegates of each of the five Diocesan Councils in Queensland, an independent Chair, a nominee of the Provincial Council of Bishops, and the Executive Director as an ex-officio non-voting member.

The Chair of the State Council is elected at each biennial conference for a two year term. The two delegates from each diocese to the State Council are chosen at the Diocesan Council Annual General Meeting. The State Council also has the power to co-opt a maximum of three people.

The current State Council Members are:

Independent Chair
Queensland Bishops' nominee
Brisbane delegates	Libby Parker David Gall
Cairns delegates	Mary-Anne Stokes Diana Sheedy
Townsville delegates	Michael Runge Dana Snelling
Rockhampton delegates	Natalie Salisbury
Toowoomba delegates	Cathy Condon Jaime Fing
Executive Director	Carmel Nash

Latest News

CSPA IS SEEKING AN EXECUTIVE OFFICER

22 Feb 2024

Catholic School Parents Australia (CSPA) is seeking a highly motivated Executive Officer for a part time role (25 hours per week).

Click here for more details:
https://cspas.schoolzineplus.com/newsletter/article/128

Responsible use of digital devices Webinar with Susan McLean

24 Jan 2024

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Click on this link for more details and to register:
https://www.eventcreate.com/e/mobiles-webinar

Happy World Teacher's Day 2023

27 Oct 2023

Artificial Intelligence Webinar recording

16 Oct 2023

Below is a recording of the Artificial Intelligence webinar that The Queensland Joint Parent Committee recently hosted with speaker Jo Butterworth Executive Director - Curriculum Services Division, Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority (QCAA).

Preparing for exams - Andrew Fuller

04 Oct 2023

Andrew Fuller, Author, Clinical Psychologist and Family Therapist, has published an updated paper for students on how to prepare for exams.

We hope you can use this to alleviate at least part of the anxiety that can occur at this time of the year and to help them to prepare in the best possible way.

CLICK HERE for the paper

Parent perspectives wanted for new VET strategy

15 Aug 2023

There's still time to have your say to inform the development of a new vocational education and training (VET) strategy for Queensland.

Consultation closes at 5pm on Friday 18 August 2023.

Go to www.qld.gov.au/qvetstrategy to learn more and have your say today!

Happy Primary Principals' Day 2023

04 Aug 2023

Catholic School Parents Queensland, on behalf of families in our Catholic schools, thank Primary School Principals for their leadership and wish them a Happy Primary Principals' Day.

Primary Principals' Day 2023

04 Aug 2023

The Australian Catholic Primary Principals' Association acknowledges and celebrates the work of all school principals.

We take this opportunity, on Primary Principals' Day, to say thank you for the passion, compassion and dedication given to this role.

Have your say on Queensland's new VET strategy

27 Jul 2023

Don’t miss your opportunity to have a say on Queensland’s new vocational education and training (VET) strategy.

Consultation closes at 5pm on Friday 18 August 2023.

Your input can help ensure funded training and other opportunities deliver for people like you or those you support.

? A discussion paper and online survey are available online, with forums to be held online and across the state.

Go to www.qld.gov.au/qvetstrategy to learn more and have your say today!

CSPQ Marquee Booking

20 Jul 2023

CSPQ has a marquee for Catholic School's in Brisbane to use.
The marquee is 3m x 4.5m and includes 3 walls.

Collection & return is from our office in the St Stephen's Cathedral Precinct, Brisbane. Click here to fill in the Marquee Booking Form on our website.