Bishop Sproxton, Bishop Po and I are looking forward to welcoming representatives from our Archdiocesan Schools to the Primary Schools Launch and the Secondary Schools Forum for the celebration of LifeLink Day 2026.

The first ever LifeLink Day was held in 1999 – a joint initiative of the Catholic Archdiocese of Perth (LifeLink) and Catholic Education WA(CEWA).

LifeLink Day is, and will remain, both an educational and fundraising initiative.

Through LifeLink Day, young people attending Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Perth are encouraged to learn more about the very real ‘need’ which exists in the community, and how our Church agencies, through LifeLink, respond to this need.

Schools and students are actively encouraged to demonstrate their support and compassion for our brothers and sisters in need by undertaking or participating in special fundraising events.

At the heart  of Catholic Education, is Catholic Faith.

Our Archdiocesan Catholic Schools have donated almost $3.2 million to the social services of the Church as a direct result of LifeLink Day.

Most importantly, we have inspired a generation of young people to recognise that when we reach out with love to our brothers and sisters in need, we are expressing faith in action, and truly seeing reflected the face of Jesus.

I wish to sincerely thank and acknowledge the enduring and valued support of Catholic Education WA (CEWA), our Archdiocesan School Principals and teaching staff who have helped build the culture of LifeLink Day through their genuine and enthusiastic support.

Perhaps most importantly, a HUGE thank you to all the students who have participated in special projects and activities, taken the time to discover and learn out the work of the Church’s social service agencies, and generously donated a gold coin each and every year to help someone in need.

Let’s continue to work together to help make a difference in people’s lives.