Brindabella Christian Education Limited

Brindabella Christian Education Limited is an Australian nonprofit organization that operates Brindabella Christian College, a private, non-denominational Christian co-educational early learning, primary, and secondary day school located in the Canberra region, Australian Capital Territory. The organization provides education with a Christian worldview, supporting children from 6 months of age through to the completion of their college years[2].

History

The organization traces its origins to the establishment of O’Connor Christian School in 1980 by Mr. David Button as an educational outreach of the O’Connor Uniting Church. Initially catering to Kindergarten through Year 6, the school expanded to include Years 7 and 8, prompting a relocation to Lyneham in 1982. In 1998, the school separated from the O’Connor Uniting Church and was taken over by Brindabella Christian Education Limited, at which time it was renamed Brindabella Christian College. The school continued to grow to serve students through to Year 12[3][4].

Educational Offerings

Brindabella Christian Education Limited oversees a continuous educational experience that includes:

• Early Learning Centre for children as young as 12 months
• Junior School (primary years)
• Middle School, emphasizing the development of good work habits and character formation
• Senior School and Senior College, which focus on fostering academic, emotional, and spiritual growth among students[1]

The organization’s educational philosophy emphasizes a vision of Wisdom, Integrity, Service, and Excellence, consistent with its Christian ethos[1].

Recent Developments

In March 2025, Brindabella Christian Education Limited was placed into voluntary administration due to financial difficulties, including an inability to pay staff and significant debt owed to the Australian Taxation Office. Despite this, the administration process was structured to allow ongoing operations of the college with minimal disruption to student classes and educational outcomes. The appointed administrators took responsibility for the organization's business and operational matters while leaving teaching and learning leadership to the existing executive and principals[5].

Governance and Structure

Brindabella Christian Education Limited holds the Australian Business Number (ABN) 21 100 229 669 and is registered as a charity. The organization operates multiple campuses in the Canberra suburbs, offering a suburban campus environment. The college's colors are navy, red, and white[3].

See Also

• Education in the Australian Capital Territory
• List of Christian schools in Australia

This article is based on publicly available information as of April 2025.

[1] https://www.bcc.act.edu.au [2] https://www.acnc.gov.au/charity/charities/59ad763f-38af-e811-a961-000d3ad24182/profile [3] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brindabella_Christian_College [4] https://www.bcc.act.edu.au/our-college/our-history/ [5] https://theothercheek.com.au/brindabella-christian-college-goes-into-administration/