Posts by APC Media
Parents support ‘truth telling’ in Australian Curriculum Review
The Australian Parents Council has firmly backed the focus on ‘truth telling’ and accurate accounts of historical events of the colonisation of Australia in a submission to the current Australian Curriculum Review. ‘APC endorses the findings of ACARA’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Advisory Group for the Cross Curriculum Priorities and fully supports the…
Read MoreConcerning trend of decline must be addressed
“Our concern is not about Australia leading the world in rankings but more about acknowledging and dealing with the growing trend of apparent educational decline. For the investment made, we should, and must, expect better from our overall education system for all our children.” said Shelley Hill, APC President.
Read MoreAPC Parents Council Pre-Budget Submission
If you would like to read the Council’s Pre-Budget Submission to the Government, please click on the link below: Australian Parents Council_Pre-Budget Submission – 31.01.18
Read MoreMedia Statement In Response To The Gonski Panel Review
The Australian Parents Council is pleased to see the strong emphasis on the importance of engaging with parents throughout their child’s education to improve their achievement before, during and beyond school, outlined in the Gonski panel’s review, ‘Through Growth to Achievement’. We also support the value in individual arm’s length assessment so parents can get…
Read MoreAPC Review Article – School Funding Plan Passed
Legislation was introduced into the Federal Parliament in May 2017 to give effect to the Australian Government’s ten-year school funding plan. At the time, the Prime Minister and Minister for Education and Training said giving effect to the plan would establish real needs-based school funding, and that an additional $18.6 billion would be invested from 2018 to 2027 to raise student and school performance through proven strategies. Read…
Read MoreMedia Statement In Response To The Gonski Panel Review
The Australian Parents Council is pleased to see the strong emphasis on the importance of engaging with parents throughout their child’s education to improve their achievement before, during and beyond school, outlined in the Gonski panel’s review, ‘Through Growth to Achievement’. We also support the value in individual arm’s length assessment so parents can get…
Read MorePress Release
PRESS RELEASE JUNE 20, 2017 SENATE SHOULD CONSIDER IMPACT ON FAMILIES WHEN DECIDING SCHOOL FUNDING Non-government school parents are urging the Senate to consider the impact on families when deciding the future of school funding. Any changes need to take into account the effect on family budgets according to the Australian Parents Council (APC). “Many parents…
Read MoreTranscript Of Webinar With Minister Birmingham and APC Representatives
With the proposed funding changes announced early May, APC was keen to ask Minister Birmingham some of the questions posed by parents in the non-government sector. This transcript details some of the questions asked by APC at a specially convened webinar with APC representatives and Minister Birmingham on May 24. We thank the Minister for his…
Read MoreSingle, Needs-Based, Sector-Blind School Funding Model Welcomed
A single, needs-based, sector-blind school funding model welcomed by non-government parents The Australian Parents Council welcomes the announcement by the Prime Minister and Education Minister that school funding will increase over the next 10 years to $30.6 billion by 2027 and is looking forward to viewing the details of the funding levels and distribution more…
Read MoreDelays And Changes To School Funding Impact Parent Fees And Family Budgets
DELAYS AND CHANGES TO SCHOOL FUNDING IMPACT PARENT FEES AND FAMILY BUDGETS PRESS RELEASE – APRIL 4, 2017 The Australian Parents Council is very frustrated about the lack of clear, timely information informing schools of what their funding will be post 2017. ‘The current funding model expires at the end of this year and to be…
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