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DIOCESE OF LISMORE CATHOLIC SCHOOLS LIMITED

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ABN 93638070836|Lismore, NSW 2480|lism.catholic.edu.auACNC Register →
Revenue
$388.1M
Total Assets
$279.2M
Staff FTE
2347
Volunteers
250

About

The Diocese of Lismore Catholic Schools Limited operates Catholic schools in regional northern NSW, providing education services to children and youth while supporting the development of future and beginning teachers within the Catholic education system. Their approach combines practical work experience opportunities with mentorship and professional formation programs to ensure quality pedagogy in Catholic schools.

Programs (2)

Undergraduate Program

Provides paid work experience opportunities for Catholic students undertaking a Bachelor of Education who intend to become teachers in the Diocese of Lismore. Includes mentorship from accomplished teachers and ex gratia payments of $5,000 per annum upon completion of each of the first four years of teaching.

Graduate Formation Program

A two-year induction program supporting beginning teachers in Catholic schools through school-based mentorship from an Accreditation Supervisor, professional learning, formation experiences, and networking opportunities to develop Proficient Teacher practice aligned with Australian Professional Standards for Teachers.

Outcomes

Program Duration: Undergraduate program spans 4 years of initial teaching with financial support; Graduate Formation Program runs for 2 years
Financial Support: $5,000 ex gratia payment per annum for 4 years upon completion of teaching years
Professional Standards Alignment: Graduate teachers supported to achieve Proficient Teacher accreditation against Australian Professional Standards for Teachers

ACNC Financial History

YearRevenueExpensesAssetsStaff
FY2023$388.1M$402.5M$279.2M2347 FTE + 250 vol
FY2022$313.6M$309.3M$192.3M2693 FTE + 300 vol
FY2021$293.7M$289.7M$91.0M2249 FTE + 300 vol
FY2020$143.8M$137.8M$77.1M2012 FTE + 350 vol
4yr historySource: ACNC Annual Information Statements

Focus Areas

EducationReligion
Beneficiaries
ChildrenYouth

Domains

educationreligionyouth

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Data Sources

Enrichment: medium
Last enriched: 1 May 2026
Registered: 16 December 2019
Latest financials: FY2023
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