Welcome to the Australian Christian College-Distance Education (ACC-DE)!

We are a Non-Government School of Distance Education registered in New South Wales by the Department of Education and Training. We are pleased to assist you with your child's education. Please meet our Distance Education Department's Executive Leadership Team.

Terry Harding BA DipEd DipCDP MEd MACE PhD(Cand)
Executive Principal - Distance Education

Terry is married to Diane and is the father of five children, Daniel, Joshua, Joel, Esther and Nathan. All of their children were home educated, and have been successful at university and post schooling life.

Terry has been the Principal of the Australian Christian Academy since 1995. Terry's Master of Education dissertation researched Why Parents Choose Home Education. His current PhD research explores The Roles of Home Educating Parents.

Residing in Queensland, Terry works and consults with the Australian Christian College staff and leadership.

David Arnold DipT BEd MACAP PhD(Cand)
Head of Distance Education

David and his family are spread throughout Australia, Canada and the US with their headquarters in Western Sydney, NSW. Except for the oldest, all children have been blessed through home education. David’s Master’s study was in the area of ‘New Information Technology as a Tool for Empowerment’ and his Doctoral study is focused on ‘Spiritual Intelligence and Social Development’.