Policies - Ministry and worship
Ministry and worship in schools and early childhood services are guided by a series of policies, which are adopted across the country. These policies cover Lutheran Church of Australia doctrine and practice.
Policies
Lutheran Education Australia administers national policies on behalf of the Lutheran Church of Australia that provide guidance for support in schools and services.
Lutheran Education Australia policies support schools to be effective in upholding Lutheran identity and the mission of the Church.
Our policies support collaboration, manage risk, and ensure a nationally consistent approach to mission and ministry in education.
Policies - Leadership and management
Leadership and management of Lutheran learning communities is enhanced with robust policies, guidelines and resources to assist leaders in schools and early childhood services. Leaders are encouraged to review and keep up to date with these materials.
Policies - Staff
Staffing of Lutheran learning communities is guided by a set of policies covering matters including accreditation and inclusion. Leaders and administrative staff are encouraged to familiarise themselves with materials.
Policies - Pastors
Pastors play an integral role in supporting the spiritual health of Lutheran learning communities. Pastors, Chaplains, District Church Councils, school leaders and administrators are encouraged to familiarise themselves with the policies and guidelines relating to the role of Pastors in our communities.
Policies - Awards & Scholarships
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 […]
Policies - Governance
For further governance and other policies, please see LCA policies.
Policies - General
In addition to ministry, worship, leadership, and staffing there are various general policies adopted by Lutheran learning communities. These cover a wide range of topics such as privacy, communication protocols and approval processes. Members of our communities are invited to read these policies.
Policies - BLEA funds
The Board for Lutheran Education Australia oversees the administration of the following three funds in support of Lutheran schools in Australia: