Through a range of activities, the CSDPA:

• Has a collective responsibility for the success of Catholic Secondary education

• Represents the voice of its members by providing an input into Systemic, State and National Educational developments;

• Advocates for a deepening relationship with Jesus and promotes the faith dimension of Catholic schools through: Identity, Christian Witness, Living the Gospel Values and Building a faith community;

• Supports members in their leadership role as coordinators of teaching/learning programs that focus on student achievement at every level;

• Supports members in their roles as stewards of school pastoral care programs that cater for the well-being of students, staff, parents and respective stakeholders;

• Encourages members to professionally engage with their school community to form well-targeted, highly communicative partnerships;

• Provides leadership in the development of collaborative, professional relationships with schools, organisations and other institutions focused on the improvement of education in schools, communities and workplace settings.

• Provides widely recognised leadership formation for the improvement of teaching and learning and the assessment of all outcomes.