Posts by Lauren Kavanagh

For more than a century, St Mary’s Church has been the heart of the Kingaroy Catholic Parish, serving as a place of worship and celebration for generations of families in the South Burnett Region. Construction of the church began in 1908, and it was officially opened the following year by Archbishop James Duhig. In 2024,…

In November 2024, Geraldton Flexible Learning Centre, located in Western Australia and part of Edmund Rice Education Australia, opened the doors to its new purpose-built campus – marking a significant milestone for the school and its community.  Situated at the former St Patrick’s College site, the campus represents years of planning and dedication, resulting in…

As an organisation dedicated to fuelling Catholic mission, we want to introduce you to the people who are behind the flexible solutions, strategic advice and specialised services, and who help to deliver a different set of dividends for those we serve.   Since joining the ADF in 2017 as a Relationship Manager, David has been dedicated…

Monday 25 – Friday 29 August is Scams Awareness Week, an annual national campaign backed by government, businesses, educators and communities to help Australians unite in preventing scams.   This year’s theme, “Stop, check, protect” offers simple, actionable guidance to discourage scammers who may impersonate your trusted email contacts or vendors you utilise, asking you to…

In the heart of one of Queensland’s fastest-growing regions, a new chapter in Catholic education has begun. Notre Dame College, the newest Prep to Year 12 school within Brisbane Catholic Education, opened its doors in January 2025, proudly carrying the Marist charism and a bold vision for the future.  Set within the vibrant community of…

As Duchesne College prepared to mark its 85th anniversary in 2024, the College launched the first stage of its Master Plan. Supported by loan funding from the ADF, this opening phase revitalised the administration offices in the historic main building.   Works included fresh interior finishes, enhanced landscaping, and contemporary loose furniture, enriching the living…