17 December 2025 Last week Australia’s new social media laws for children under 16 came into effect. Like many school leaders, I’ve spent considerable time reflecting on what these changes mean. Not just in terms of compliance, but in how schools model responsible, ethical digital practice. At St Joseph’s College, we sought expert advice from Kirra Pendergast (Ctrl Shift), who works extensively with schools across Australia on digital risk, wellbeing and governance. Her guidance was clear and...

30 October 2025 Capital works will begin on a bold new suite of sporting and performing arts facilities at St Joseph’s College’s Kildare Campus next month.   Commercial Industrial Construction Group (CICG) has been awarded the tender to complete Stage 3 of the school’s Master Plan.   The centrepiece of Stage 3 works is a state of the art Multi-Function Centre featuring an indoor stadium with two full size basketball/netball courts and retractable seating for 800 people, a 250-seat ...

21 October 2025 AFL Victoria is excited to formally unveil the first completed project in Victoria under the AFL’s Breaking New Ground program at St Joseph's College, Echuca. Breaking New Ground is an AFL-led initiative that provides funding for the planning, design and development of Australian Rules Football facilities, in partnership with a range of government and non-government bodies. A new sporting precinct formed a significant component of the planning for the site, including an...