APC Blog

Commentary on relevant issues for parents with children at school.

Families forced to home educate during COVID-19 crisis need urgent help

By admin | Jul 9, 2020

‘The government needs to step up and better support students and their families forced into home learning during the COVID-19 crisis. In a letter to the Education Minister Dan Tehan,…

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Submission to the review on senior secondary pathways into work, further education and training.

By admin | Jul 9, 2020

The Australian Parents Council included in it’s submission that: a lack of knowledge and understanding of modern education pathways by parents is acting as a barrier for some students a…

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2019 Parent sentiment survey results

By admin | Jul 9, 2020

Our survey into communication and relationships between home and school found that parents want more information about the social and emotional progress of their child at school as well as…

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Concerning trend of decline must be addressed

By APC Media | Aug 8, 2018

“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…

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APC Parents Council Pre-Budget Submission

By APC Media | Aug 8, 2018

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

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Media Statement In Response To The Gonski Panel Review

By APC Media | May 1, 2018

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…

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APC Review Article – School Funding Plan Passed

By APC Media | Sep 6, 2017

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…

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Media Statement In Response To The Gonski Panel Review

By APC Media | Sep 6, 2017

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…

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Press Release

By APC Media | Jun 20, 2017

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…

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