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Lutheran Education Australia creates and maintains resources to guide education and formation development in Lutheran learning communities.

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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.

Policies – Governance

Policies

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

Growing as leaders

Professional learning programs

Growing as leaders is an online program intended for teachers in Lutheran education who are beginning to take an interest in leadership or hold middle leadership positions within their school. Growing as leaders can be undertaken at any point in a formation journey. Presentations from experienced leaders from across the National Lutheran system, along with […]

Growing Deep

The Growing Deep Leadership and Formation Framework articulates what it means to participate, work and flourish in a Lutheran education community. Since 1839 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 […]

Introduction to ministry in Lutheran education

Professional learning programs

Introduction to ministry in Lutheran education is a workshop for ministry staff who have commenced their employment in Lutheran education. To be completed in the first two years of employment, it was developed for new ministry staff who have roles and responsibilities in areas such as in ministry, chaplaincy, worship, devotions, pastoral care, wellbeing and […]

LEA e-newsletters

E-newsletters

LEA e-newsletters keep staff across Lutheran education informed about professional learning opportunities, resources, and community news. Subscribe to receive regular updates from Lutheran Education Australia delivered directly to your inbox. Available newsletters Subscribe To subscribe to LEA e-newsletters, please contact the national office, or sign up via the newsletter form below.

Lead and thrive

Professional learning programs

Lead and Thrive is an online leadership development program specifically designed to support those currently in leadership positions such as director or supervisor in Lutheran Early Childhood Services. This two-year program includes an introductory webinar, a guided action research project, eight learning modules, eight coaching sessions, and an optional assessment leading to accreditation as an […]

Policies – Leadership and management

Policies

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.

Leadership Development Program (LDP)

Professional learning programs

The Leadership Development Program (LDP) is a two-year program which provides participants with theological and leadership studies which enable them to develop advanced skills and knowledge. The LDP provides an opportunity to equip graduates of the program for formal leadership positions in Lutheran education. Participants will have a better understanding of, and be able to […]

Lutheran Theological Journal, May 2021, Education Supplement

News articles

Overview: Schools and early childhood services (ECSs) are shaped by many faces, points of intersection and paths of connection but what makes Lutheran education solid is the gospel of Jesus Christ. This supplement explores eight of the many facets of Lutheran education and how Lutheran theology informs all dimensions of what a school/ECS is and […]

Mentoring as mutual formation: a shared journey of growth and grace, The Lutheran. April/May 2026

News articles

Overview: Mentoring plays a vital role in shaping leaders, strengthening communities, and fostering reflective practice. At its heart, true mentoring is not a one-way imparting of expertise; it is relational, reciprocal, and deeply formative. When two people commit to shared learning and intentional conversation, both are shaped in meaningful and lasting ways. In this article, […]

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.