Parents for Education
| Abbreviation | PARED Foundation |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1982 |
| Type | Not-for-profit foundation |
| Location | |
Region | |
| Services | Independent Roman Catholic schooling |
| Affiliations | Opus Dei |
| Students | c. 2,500 |
The Parents for Education (PARED) Foundation in an Australian not-for-profit organisation that has founded and manages several independent Roman Catholic schools in the Australian cities of Sydney, New South Wales and Melbourne, Victoria. PARED was established in 1982 by parents and educators with a focus on operating schools and other educational projects that support parents in their primary role of raising their children. The PARED Foundation has implemented a one-on-one mentoring system in its schools staffed by members of Opus Dei, and purports to offer an authentic Christian education focused on academic excellence and character development through human virtues.
The organisation has become the subject of scandal throughout its history, due to the teachings offered and association with Opus Dei. Former students have reported experiences ranging from school ostracisation for students receiving the HPV vaccine, teachers promoting self-flagellation to students, and promoting misinformation regarding physiological effects of viewing pornography.