8 August 2025, Brisbane
Each year, Mercy Partners brings together the Leaders of its nine education ministries for a dedicated gathering aimed at fostering connection, sharing knowledge, and strengthening relationships across the ministries.
Following a successful gathering of Principals and Board Chairs in 2024, this year Principals and Business Managers came together in Brisbane. The gathering commenced with a dinner at which the Principals and Business Managers were joined by members of the Mercy Partners Board, to further strengthen relationships and networks, followed by a one-day meeting hosted by Mt Alvernia College, Kedron.
The program for the gathering was thoughtfully developed by the Mercy Partners Education Collaboration Committee under the leadership of Committee Chair, Dr Lee Anne Perry with the support of Patricia Bergin. The curated program was designed to promote meaningful dialogue, professional learning, and strategic collaboration among the education ministries. Their efforts ensured the sessions were both relevant and engaging, aligning with the broader goals of Mercy Partners in fostering shared purpose and continuous improvement across its schools.
A highlight of the gathering was the keynote address by the Hon Jacinta Collins, Executive Director of the National Catholic Education Commission, who shared valuable insights and updates on key national issues affecting Catholic education.
As part of the gathering, ministries participated in sessions focused on Workforce Planning and Organisational Structure. Each school was invited to prepare a presentation addressing one of these topics. With Mercy Partners schools located across three jurisdictions as well as three Dioceses in Queensland, the different contexts ensured that each presentation provided unique insights as leaders respond to local, state and national imperatives. There was great interest and lively engagement during each presentation.
Mercy Partners also provided attendees with an update on the progress of the Formation Review, along with an overview of the new financial reporting structure being introduced.
Feedback from the gathering was overwhelmingly positive, reaffirming the value of these events in fostering connection, collaboration, and a shared sense of purpose among the ministries.
