Lutheran Education

Lutheran school principal Ms Jodie Hoff will be the new Executive Director of Lutheran Education Australia from January 2026. The founding principal of Lutheran Ormeau Rivers District School in Queensland, Jodie will succeed Associate Professor Lisa Schmidt.

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.

Lutheran Education Australia is excited to invite you to the seventh Australian Conference on Lutheran Education (ACLE7).

In response to a call from the Lutheran education community for teaching and pastoral care advice on identity and gender, the LCANZ has approved a cover letter to be read in conjunction with the ’Created and Loved’ Christian guide.

Sue Kupke has been appointed as Lutheran Education Australia’s next Director of Formation. Most recently the Education Leader for Lutheran Education SA, NT & WA, Sue has taught in Lutheran schools in Victoria, SA and WA. She will succeed Anne Dohnt.

by Erin Kerber

Several Lutheran Education Australia schools joined LCA International Mission for their first visit to their Indonesian partner schools since the international borders reopened.