Diocesan News
Congratulations to our Spirit of Catholic Education Award Winners
Influenza Vaccination Reimbursement
As a health and safety measure for staff of the Armidale Catholic Schools System, the reimbursement of the cost of influenza vaccine has been approved once again. This offer covers the cost of the vaccine only (up to a maximum of $35) and does not include the cost of the visit to a medical practitioner.
To claim reimbursement for vaccination:
- Discuss with your medical practitioner.
- Claim the visit to the medical practitioner through Medicare.
- Claim reimbursement for the cost of the vaccine from CSO via completion of the 2025 Flu Vaccination Claim Form available here
- Forward the receipt for the vaccine and completed claim form to Conrad Post at the Catholic Schools Office email accountspayable@arm.catholic.edu.au
For more information on influenza vaccination go to the NSW Health website
NSW Health Department Information
Call health direct campaign – campaign resources found here
NSW Health is pleased to share with you the new call health direct Campaign toolkit. The campaign aims to promote the health direct number as the first step to access health advice, care and treatment for non-life threatening conditions.
When you call health direct, you’ll speak to a registered nurse who will help you get the care you need. They can find you a nearby doctor, pharmacist, urgent care service, or even connect you to specialist virtual care. We’re encouraging people to save this number, 1800 022 222, for free, easy access to health advice and care whenever they need it.
The key links are:
- For more information about health direct: https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Hospitals/Pages/healthdirect.aspx
- Campaign launch Ministerial media release: https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/news/Pages/20250521_01.aspx
Thank you for your support to help protect the NSW community.
Vaccination education campaign – campaign resources found here
NSW Health is pleased to share with you the 2025 Vaccination Campaign toolkit. This campaign aims to raise awareness, support and encourage proactive information-seeking so individuals can make informed decisions about immunisation. These materials are evergreen and can be used throughout winter and beyond.
The key links are:
• For more information about vaccinations: https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/vaccinationinfo
• Translated information about vaccinations: https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/vaccinationinfo#translations
Thank you for your ongoing support to help protect the NSW community.
2025 Influenza Vaccination campaign – campaign resources found here
NSW Health is pleased to share with you the 2025 Influenza Vaccination Campaign toolkit. This campaign aims to raise awareness of the importance of flu vaccination during winter, to help increase uptake of the flu vaccine among all of population in NSW, particularly at-risk audiences. The flu vaccine is recommended for everyone aged 6 months and over and offers the best protection from getting really sick.
The key links are:
• Book a flu vaccine: www.healthdirect.gov.au/nswfluvaccine
• For more information about influenza: www.health.nsw.gov.au/flu
• For more information about respiratory illness: www.health.nsw.gov.au/respiratory
Thank you for your ongoing support to help protect the NSW community.
2025 Healthy Eating Active Living (HEAL) campaign – campaign resources found here
NSW Health is pleased to share with you the 2025 Healthy Eating Active Living (HEAL) Campaign toolkit. This campaign, which runs until the end of winter, includes budget-friendly and accessible ways for families to:
Eat healthily – tips to eat healthily and drink water, including free low-cost winter recipes and lunchbox ideas
Get active – ideas and tips to help you stay active during winter such as at-home exercises or connecting with nature
Support – free programs to help you and your family keep up healthy habits.
The key links are:
- NSW Healthy Eating Active Living website: Healthy Eating Active Living - Getting healthy starts with small steps
CCSP Term 2 Webinars for Parents
PRESENTED BY BEYOND: CAREERS AND PATHWAYS INFORMATION FOR PARENTS WITH CHILDREN IN SECONDARY SCHOOL
A PARENT’S ROADMAP TO CAREERS AND PATHWAYS
LEARN HOW TO IDENTIFY AND LEVERAGE YOUR CHILD’S STRENGTHS
For parents and carers of Years 7–10 students
Presented by Beyond
Wednesday 4 June7pm – 8pm
SUPPORTING YOUR CHILD THROUGH THE HSC
HELP YOUR CHILD NAVIGATE THE PRESSURES OF THE HSC
For parents and carers of Years 11–12 students
Presented by Beyond
Wednesday 11 June7pm – 8pm
ACS Primary Touch Trials
We had almost 100 students travel to Glen Innes last week for our Touch trials. Our students were lucky enough to meet Australian Touch player and McCarthy Catholic College teacher, Steph Halpin, who ran through some skills and drills with the children. Needless to say the kids LOVED it.
The day ran very smoothly thanks to Convenor Jackie Barratt and we have never been treated so well from the St Joseph's School Glen Innes P & F, what a spread at the canteen!!
The referees supplied from Glen Innes High School were superb, and it was a great facility, thanks to Glen Innes Severn Council
Congratulations to the following children selected in the Armidale Diocesan team to travel to Port Macquarie later this term.
Girls:
Team Manager: Belle Rasche St Michael’s Manilla
St Joseph’s Glen Innes: Maggie, Rosemary, Brooke & Peyton.
St Edward’s Tamworth: Peyton, Annalise and Mackenzie.
St Joseph’s Tenterfield: Nikki.
Holy Trinity: Millie
Boys:
Team Manager: Bindy Abell St Joseph’s Barraba
St Joseph’s Wee Waa: Edward.
St Mary of Angels Guyra: Hugo.
St Francis Xavier’s Narrabri: Thomas
St Xavier’s Gunnedah: Josh.
St Edward’s Tamworth: Noah, Brodie & Brooks.
St Nicholas Tamworth: Taj, Jacob & Lincoln
Holy Trinity: Fletcher
ACS Gary McSweeney Memorial Cup
We were blessed with more reason than one on Friday 30th May, 2025 at our annual Gary McSweeney Memorial Cup. We had beautiful weather, fantastic Rugby talent and honouring a man we are so grateful to call our friend and mentor, Gary McSweeney.
It was an absolute privilege to be able to organise a day in Gary’s honour. All students played so well and embraced the opportunity to be active in the sunshine. Gary was always a huge advocate for kids sport, at every level, and I know he would be been so proud to have today in his honour.
A HUGE congratulations to St Edward’s Tamworth for winning the Gary McSweeney Cup, a fantastic effort all day from the boys.
Congratulations to the following boys who were selected in the Armidale Diocesan team to travel to Forbes later in the year.
St Xavier’s Gunnedah: Angus J & Josh J.
St Nicholas Tamworth: Max C, Max H, Noah G & Lincoln B.
St Edward’s Tamworth: Brodie R & Noah S
St Francis Xavier’s Narrabri: Darby C
St Joseph’s Wee Waa: James G, Edward C & Lleyton C.
St Joseph’s Barraba: Arley C
Holy Trinity Inverell: Jack O & Rafe W
St Mary of Angel’s Guyra: Hugo S
St Joseph’s Walgett: Jack S & Chase P
