Events & Training

by Tim Ross

Australia and New Zealand will each observe a dedicated week focused on child safety and wellbeing, with free resources to support communities. In the LCANZ, this focus is reflected in the ongoing commitment to submit a Child Safety Standards Action Plan. Haven’t submitted yours yet? Now’s the time.

Join LCA International Mission online on Thursday 4 September as we give thanks to God and celebrate 10 years of faithful gospel ministry through Michael (Mick) Hauser in Papua New Guinea (PNG).

Lutheran Education Australia warmly invites Lutheran leaders, educators and support staff to gather for the seventh Australian Conference on Lutheran Education (ACLE7) at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, Queensland, from 1 to 3 October 2025.

The South Australia – Northern Territory District invites all congregations to acknowledge and pray for communities impacted by drought with a special service of praise and prayer on Sunday 31 August.

As rates of mental distress continue to rise in Australian communities, the need for well-trained and faith-aware counsellors is greater than ever. In response, Australian Lutheran College is partnering with the University of Divinity to offer a Bachelor of Counselling qualification.

Members of the Australian Lutheran College community and LCANZ leadership were among those who celebrated the dedication of the college’s new library in the Adelaide CBD last week. And the college is keen to welcome people from across the church to visit the new premises.