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.

The Growing Deep and Leadership and Formation Framework articulates what it means to participate, work and flourish in a Lutheran education community.

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The policy of the Lutheran Church of Australia outlining the employment and formation requirements of school leaders in Lutheran Education Australia.
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Guiding principles and guidelines for the installation of leaders in Lutheran Education.
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Lutheran Education Australia policy on gender equity in leadership positions in Lutheran schools.

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Policies - Ministry and worship

Policies

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.

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Policies - Staff

Policies

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.

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Policies - Pastors

Policies

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.

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Policies - Awards & Scholarships

Policies

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 […]

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Policies - Governance

Policies

For further governance and other policies, please see LCA policies.

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Policies - General

Policies

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.

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Policies - BLEA funds

Policies

The Board for Lutheran Education Australia oversees the administration of the following three funds in support of Lutheran schools in Australia:

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