Please note
CSNSW does not directly support or interact with parents and carers of children within Catholic schools. If you need support during your time with a Catholic School, please contact the independent council below.
The Council of Catholic School Parents
The Council of Catholic School Parents (CCSP) was established in 1995.
The Bishops of NSW/ACT and CSNSW officially recognise the CCSP as the body representing the interests of families with children in all NSW Catholic schools.
The voice of Catholic school parents
CCSP assists parents and carers by:
- promoting family, school and community partnerships
- advocating for student safety
- supporting student wellbeing
- lobbying state and federal governments for school funding
- providing input into curriculum development
- influencing state and federal policy formulation
- providing advice to parents and carers to help them in their role as their children’s first educators.
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Committee
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Committee was established in 2004.
- It meets to discuss issues of importance for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander parents and carers with children in Catholic schools.
- The committee helps to build home, school and community partnerships by providing valuable information and developing resources.
- It develops specific resources to assist families.
See a list of the committee members.
Visit the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Committee site