Posts by Lauren Kavanagh

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…

In 2024, as part of its ongoing commitment to campus renewal, St Columban’s College Caboolture completed the largest stage of its master plan, with the redevelopment of the Highlands Administration Building.   St Columban’s College is a vibrant co-educational secondary school located in Caboolture, Queensland. Originally established in 1928 in the inner-city suburb of Albion, the…

As part of our ongoing commitment to responsible stewardship, we regularly assess interest rates to ensure a balance between our customers’ lending and investment needs—while remaining true to our core purpose of fuelling Catholic mission.  The ADF Board has recently approved a change in interest rates; which will result in a decrease of 0.25% in…

Nudgee Cemetery and Crematorium, an integral part of the Brisbane Archdiocese, has been serving the Catholic and wider communities of Southeast Queensland since its establishment in 1867. As Brisbane’s first Catholic-operated burial ground and the largest privately owned cemetery in the city, it plays a crucial role in providing services which demonstrates respect for the…