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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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Transcript Of Webinar With Minister Birmingham and APC Representatives

By APC Media | May 30, 2017

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…

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Single, Needs-Based, Sector-Blind School Funding Model Welcomed

By APC Media | May 3, 2017

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…

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Delays And Changes To School Funding Impact Parent Fees And Family Budgets

By APC Media | Apr 6, 2017

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…

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Choosing The Right School For Your Child – Interview With ABC Life Matters

By APC Media | Mar 21, 2017

President of APC, Shelley Hill was on the panel discussing ‘starting schools’. Listen here, by clicking the image link.

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