CaSPA Board Update

- The CaSPA Board met online for the first time in 2024 on Thursday 15 February.
 - Next CaSPA Board Meeting will be in Canberra on 18 & 19 March 2024.
 - 2024 CaSPA Conference registrations have been opened by the Conference Committee. Please see the CaSPA Website for details.
 - CaSPA Board was represented by Ann Rebgetz at the Senate Inquiry regarding Cost of Living. The following points were put to the Senate Committee:
 - Catholic schools should not be categorised with Independent Schools.
 - It should be acknowledged that there are selective and elite Government Schools around Australia.
 - Families find difficulty paying for fees, uniforms and student Tech needs.
 - School Budgets are adversely affected due to hardship and payment defaulting.
 - Student wellbeing has been impacted.
 - Co- curricular activities and tutoring are not as accessible for students.
 - Catholic Schools are an important part of the Australian Economy.
 
Profiles of all the CaSPA Board are available on the CaSPA Website: https://caspa.schoolzineplus.com/current-and-past-board-members
