National Formation Programs

EREA offers a number of formation programs for all staff, ranging from beginning staff to senior leaders, that provide opportunities for professional and personal reflection and growth.

“With a Listening Heart: A Design for Formation within the Edmund Rice Tradition” guides the planning, design and evaluation of staff formation experiences grounded in the Touchstones as the contemporary Australian expression of Catholic schools in the Edmund Rice tradition.

Edmund Rice Education Australia National Formation Programs 2023
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A Call to Participation

An induction program for people new to EREA schools and Edmund Rice communities
A Call to Leadership

A program for leaders in EREA schools and Edmund Rice communities
A Call to Transformation

A program for people with at least five years’ experience in EREA schools or Edmund Rice communities
A Vision for Liberation

A program for senior leaders in EREA schools and Edmund Rice communities
Corroboree: A Vision for Reconciliation

A program which responds to the Reconciliation paradigm shift called for in the EREA Strategic Directions 2020-2024.
Forming the Facilitator: Formation and Professional Learning for Adult Formation

A program to provide a deeper understanding of EREA through formation experiences, professional learning and practice

Immersions and Partnership Programs

EREA organises and supports a number of Immersion and Partnership programs for leaders and staff that promote a faith-based response to global solidarity and a commitment to reconciliation. These include programs with Indigenous communities in Australia, and international programs in India, Africa, South America and Ireland. (Due to COVID-19 these programs have been placed on hold for the foreseeable future. Opportunities for virtual connections are available.)

Let's Talk EREA Aboriginal Immersion

This program appeals to school leaders who are interested in  furthering Reconciliation in Australia.
India Immersion and Partnership Program

This immersion to India will connect with the work and vision of the Church, the Brothers, local schools and community organisations.
Africa Immersion and Partnership Program

This immersion will explore leadership through visiting and connecting with amazing faith-based schools and programs in Kenya and South Africa.
South America Immersion and Partnership Program

Provides participants with the chance to immerse themselves in the work of the Church and the Christian Brothers in Peru, Argentina and Uruguay.
Ireland and Developing World Pilgrimage

This program provides the opportunity for participants to visit both the heritage and current ministries of Edmund Rice globally.