New Actions

Foundational and Disability Support for Children and Young People in New South Wales

For: Principals and SSSOs 
Due: Monday 31 March 2025
Contact: Danielle Grados (gradosd01@dow.catholic.edu.au) 
First Notice

A NSW Parliament select committee has been established to inquire into and report on child development, early childhood intervention services, and other foundational and disability supports available for children and young people with developmental concerns, delays, differences, or disabilities in New South Wales.

Further information about the inquiry, including the terms of reference, can be found on the committee's website here. 

As part of the inquiry, the committee is seeking online submissions from NSW residents through the following questions. Responses are due by Monday 31 March 2025.

Responses may be used in the committee's report. Names and contact details of respondents will not be published. The questionnaire will take approximately 5 minutes to complete.

Individual contributors can complete an online questionnaire. 

Terms of Reference.

Action: To be distributed to parents via Compass/Newsletter.

Draft Library Resource Management Procedure – Invitation for Expressions of Interest (EoI)

For: Principals 
Due: Now
Contact: Jim Gallagher, Library Services Manager – gallagherj01@dow.catholic.edu.au, or Rebecca Wakeling, Senior Policy Advisor – policy@dow.catholic.edu.au
First Notice

We’re seeking feedback from principals on the draft Library Resource Management Procedure and supporting Information Sheet: Library Resource Management. Additional consultation with the Library Network will occur in tandem with this notification. Feedback from other interested staff is also welcomed. 

These documents are intended to replace the Learning Resource Management Policy and its five supporting procedures. This review was driven by a need to align our documents with current practice and to reduce the compliance burden for staff. There is no anticipated change to current practice. 

Optional Action: We value your input and want to listen to your thoughts, concerns and ideas about the draft documents. You can indicate your interest in this consultation process by completing this form.

Upon submitting an expression of interest, you will be provided with a copy of the draft documents, for review and feedback by 8 April 2025.  

If you have any questions about the Library Resource Management Procedure, please contact Jim Gallagher, Library Services Manager – gallagherj01@dow.catholic.edu.au, or Rebecca Wakeling, Senior Policy Advisor – policy@dow.catholic.edu.au.

Staff Influenza Vaccination Reimbursement Program 2025

For: Principals
Due: Now
Contact: Workplace Safety and Wellbeing (whs@dow.catholic.edu.au)
First Notice

As part of CEDoW’s ongoing commitment to health and safety, the Flu vaccination reimbursement program will run again in 2025. 

All staff will need to source their own vaccinations and submit the receipt to whs@dow.catholic.edu.au for reimbursement. 

Please note that due to safety concerns regarding onsite vaccination providers, we will not be approving bulk-administered vaccinations for school reimbursement or payment.

How do you receive reimbursement from CEDoW for your flu shot?

CEDoW will reimburse up to $30.00 for your vaccination only. CEDoW’s reimbursement does NOT cover medical expenses incurred for the administration of the vaccination or for visiting the doctor.

To receive the reimbursement, follow the below steps:

1. Claim the Medicare component (if applicable)
2. Scan or take a photo of your vaccination receipt and send a copy to whs@dow.catholic.edu.au
3. Provide your name, employee number, and school/office in the email, and make sure the cost of the vaccination is visible.

Action: The Workplace Safety and Wellbeing team encourages leadership to promote awareness of the 2025 flu vaccination reimbursement program by displaying the corresponding poster within the workplace.

If you have any questions regarding the resources, please contact Workplace Safety and Wellbeing at whs@dow.catholic.edu.au.

For CEDoW’s full range of workplace, safety and wellbeing resources please visit the Workplace Safety and Wellbeing Hub on Gateway.

Gateway News: School Leaders Edition Mailing List

For: Principals and SSSOs
Due: As relevant 
Contact: Strategy and Communications (communications@dow.catholic.edu.au)
First notice

Action: If any leaders are not receiving Gateway News: School Leaders Edition and would like to, please email communications@dow.catholic.edu.au with their name and position, and they will be added to the mailing list.

Minor Amendments to the Financial Policy and Financial Procedure

For: School leaders and CEO staff 
Due: Now
Contact: Diane Nicolson, Senior Finance Manager – nicolsond01@dow.catholic.edu.au
First notice

Minor amendments have been made to the Financial Policy - Systemic Schools and CEO and the supporting Financial Procedure - Systemic Schools and CEO as part of this policy’s annual review cycle.

Amendments have been made throughout both documents to clarify requirements as needed and to reflect updates to current practice and position titles.

Notable changes in the policy are included in sections:

1. Financial Delegations
2. Market Testing 
3. Asset Register Requirements
4. Insertion of Fee Concession Applications
5. Bad Debt Write Offs
6. Corporate Credit Cards
7. Use of School Income and Assets
8. Fundraising
9. Internal Controls

Notable changes in the procedure are included in sections:

• Market Testing
• Asset Registers
• Use of School Income and Assets

The amendments will come into effect on 18 March 2025.

Further communications will be issued via the School Support Team Circular to Schools and SSSO Network meetings. 

Action: Please take the time to familiarise yourself with the updated documents and communicate the changes within your team(s) as relevant. 

Questions? Contact Diane Nicolson, Senior Finance Manager – nicolsond01@dow.catholic.edu.au.