Lutheran Education Australia creates and maintains resources to guide education and formation development in Lutheran learning communities.
A God Who Speaks and Acts outlines the core theological foundations of Lutheran education, centring on a God who is living, relational and active through Word and Sacrament. Written for educators and school leaders, it connects Lutheran theology to the everyday practice of teaching, learning and leadership in Lutheran schools.
Accreditation is the means whereby the Lutheran Church of Australia (LCA) can be assured that its teachings are known and understood by staff in Lutheran schools and early childhood services, and that teachers of Christian Studies and leaders have an adequate grounding in Lutheran theology. Accreditation requirements are outlined in the LCA staffing policy for Lutheran […]
The 5th Australian Conference for Lutheran Education (ACLE) was held in Adelaide on 5-7 July, 2017 with the theme of ‘People, Planet, Purpose’. Over 1130 leaders, educators, regional and national representatives, guests and sponsors to marked the 500th anniversary of the Reformation by exploring themes of reformation and transformation. Keynote speakers included Pastor Nadia Bolz-Weber, […]
The 6th Australian Conference for Lutheran Education (ACLE) was held in Melbourne on 7-9 July 2021 with the theme of One Voice, Many Paths. Nearly 660 leaders, educators, regional and national representatives, guests and sponsors met together to celebrate Lutheran education and spend time with old and new friends from across Australia. Keynote speakers included […]
The 7th Australian Conference for Lutheran Education (ACLE) was held in Brisbane on 1-3 October, 2025 with the theme of Free to Flourish. Nearly 700 leaders, educators, regional and national representatives, guests and sponsors gathered to celebrate, grow and learn together. Keynote speakers included Rev. Dr. Sarah Hinlicky Wilson, Dr Shyam Barr, and Tod Bolsinger.
The LEA Service Award, sometimes referred to as the “retiring award”, is for the public recognition of more than 20 years of dedicated and exemplary service to Lutheran education, when a person retires or ceases substantial service to Lutheran education. This is currently the only service award issued by Lutheran Education Australia. Other awards may […]
The Board for Lutheran Education Australia oversees the administration of the following three funds in support of Lutheran schools in Australia:
The Christian Studies Curriculum Framework is currently under review. It is intended that the F-10 component will reflect the structure of the Australian Curriculum and continue to highlight Christian Studies as an authentic curriculum area in Lutheran education. The early childhood and Years 11 and 12 components will be reviewed from 2027. Until the new […]
Connect explores Lutheran education, and its beliefs and spiritual life. It helps new staff inquire into ‘why we do what we do’ and how these beliefs are practised in Lutheran education. The program supports new staff to explore and reflect on their role and contribution to the mission of their school or early childhood service. […]
The Elevate global leadership immersion program offers Lutheran Education Australia principals a formal job shadowing opportunity through an international exchange with colleagues abroad. Focused on enhancing student performance, the program acknowledges the value of sharing and learning from global counterparts facing similar educational challenges. It addresses critical issues such as leadership shortages, increasing role complexity, […]
What is Equip? Equip is an Australian professional learning program for teachers of Christian Studies in Lutheran education. It supports their development and understanding of theology, biblical literacy and pedagogical approaches for the teaching of Christian Studies as outlined in LEA’s Christian Studies Curriculum Framework (CSCF). Facilitated by Regional Office staff, Equip is equivalent to six days of […]
Leading in a Lutheran education community is different to leading in other contexts. Spiritual leadership is essential, but what does this mean and what does it look like in practice? This book has been written primarily as a resource to answer this question and support new early childhood service directors, and principals in Lutheran schools.
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The Growing Deep Leadership and Formation Framework articulates what it means to participate, work and flourish in a Lutheran education community.
Since 1939 the Lutheran Church has had Lutheran schools. This framework gives us a basis in which all involved in Lutheran early childhood, primary and secondary education can reflect deeply and confidently on this foundation, and how it points us to today and tomorrow as lifelong learners.
Learn moreLutheran schools and early childhood services, as part of the mission of the Lutheran church, are communities of worship and service, sharing and living the good news of Jesus Christ.
Lutheran schools and early childhood services have regular worship services and other faith practices as a central part of our mission. These are the ways people can meet Jesus, and form a relationship with God built up and shaped in the Christian faith.
Learn moreReach out to the LEA team for general enquiries, media requests, or information about our programs.
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