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    Acknowledgement of Country

    Catholic Education Diocese of Wollongong (CEDoW) acknowledges and pays respect to the Aboriginal people of the Dharawal, Gundungurra and Yuin nations, past and present—the traditional custodians of the lands on which our schools are built.

    Our Strategy

    As part of the Catholic Education Diocese of Wollongong system, each of our Catholic schools is committed to improving faith, learning, and wellbeing outcomes for the students in their care.

    Together, we're guided by our strategic plan, Lighting The Way, which describes what we want to achieve, how we'll do it, and what success will look like.

    LTW

    Strategic Objectives Portal

    Explore the CEO Strategic Objectives Portal, an online space highlighting the CEO's objectives and key results. Stay informed about our progress in supporting students and school communities.

    Employee Assistance Program

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    Catholic Education Diocese of Wollongong's Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a free and confidential counselling service available to all staff.

    If you or your immediate family require support contact AccessEAP on 1800 818 728. 

    Visit the AccessEAP website or download the AccessMyEAP app for a range of resources and support.  

    Username:
    employee@dow.catholic.edu.au

    Password: 
    accesseap
     

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    Spiritual Formation

    Courage to Be Overnight Retreat

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    The Courage to Be Overnight Retreat is a spiritual formation opportunity for CEDoW staff. It seeks to provide an opportunity to slow down and explore some of the wisdom from our tradition which can support us in taking those next courageous steps in life.

    It endeavours to create a space for participants to reflect on their lives and will include input, gentle discussion, personal reflection and Christian Meditation.

    “The Courage to Be” is an overnight retreat and will be held in the beautiful grounds of The Hermitage in Mittagong on Thursday 29 and Friday 30 May 2025 (Term 2 Week 5). Day One will be funded by the CEO (C15) and Day Two is to be funded by schools. Please register through LMS no later than Friday 9 May 2025. Approval by your principal | Assistant Director | Team Leader is required before registering on LMS. Please see the flyer here.

    Due to the nature of this retreat numbers are limited so please register as soon as possible.

    For those staff members who have already attended the Courage to Be, the Courage to Continue retreat will be offered in Term 3, 2025. Further information regarding The Courage to Continue will be forwarded at a later date.

    Another Cup of Our Life

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    The Staff Spiritual Formation team would like to inform you of an upcoming personal formation opportunity which is being offered to School Support Officers and CEO Administration Staff.

    The retreat is entitled “Another Cup of Our Life” and seeks to provide staff with an opportunity to slow down and reflect on different aspects of their lives. Please note that staff are not required to have attended the previous Cup of Our Life Retreat and that for those who have, it will be a unique experience from the last. 

    We will explore some ways to ensure that our cups are replenished and how our loving God longs to walk with us in all that we face. The day will include personal reflection, interactive discussions and meditation. All staff attending the retreat are asked to bring a cup that holds significance for them as this symbol will be central to the day.

    “Another Cup of Our Life” is a one day retreat and will be held in the beautiful grounds of The Hermitage in Mittagong on Tuesday 24 or Wednesday 25 June 2025 (Term 3, Week 9). We are offering it twice to provide schools with the opportunity to send staff on different days if necessary. All meals, facilitation and venue expenses will be covered by the CEO. Schools are required to cover the cost for release. Registration is through LMS by Friday 6 June 2025.

    Due to the nature of this retreat numbers are limited so we would encourage interested staff to register as soon as possible. All of the details regarding the retreat are on the flyer here.

    Staff Spiritual Formation Programs

    We encourage you to explore additional personal formation opportunities through our Staff Spiritual Formation Programs, available on the Catholic Life and Mission page on Gateway.
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