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Vic schools "stone cold last"
An article by Chip LeGrand in today’s Age lays out the cold, hard facts about school funding in…
Investing in Australia’s future
A recently released report from the For Every Child campaign - 'Investing in Australia’s Future (2025)' - outlines the reforms…
Interim funding agreement signed
The Victorian Government has signed an interim bilaterial agreement with the Commonwealth Government, under the Better and Fairer…
Victorian government "cut $2.4bn from school funding"
Today’s Age reports on a major cut to school funding made by the Victorian government in 2024, and…
School funding: open letter to Peter Dutton
Parents Victoria is one of 31 organisations that have joined the Australian Education Union (AEU) to write to…
School Funding Agreements: PV Media Release
School Funding Agreements: A welcome step, but the big questions remain. PV has cautiously welcomed the School Funding…
News & views
Vic schools "stone cold last"
An article by Chip LeGrand in today’s Age lays out the cold, hard facts about school funding in…
Expulsions: PV media comment
Parents Victoria CEO Gail McHardy is quoted in an article in the Age today, about the issue of…
School uniform - PV media comment
Parents Victoria CEO Gail McHardy was interviewed on ABC Radio Melbourne’s Drive program yesterday, on the issue of…
Behind-the-scenes snapshot in our Centenary year
Most parents only see a small fraction of what happens in the Victorian public education system. But behind…
Investing in Australia’s future
A recently released report from the For Every Child campaign - 'Investing in Australia’s Future (2025)' - outlines the reforms…
Interim funding agreement signed
The Victorian Government has signed an interim bilaterial agreement with the Commonwealth Government, under the Better and Fairer…
150 years of public education in Victoria
2022 is the 150th anniversary of public education in Victoria.
Featured issues
Beyond Academics: The Relationship Blueprint
This is a very thought-provoking video discussion between two thought leaders in the areas of education and child…
Public school funding: PV submission
Parents Victoria made a submission to the Victorian Parliamentary Inquiry into Public School Funding in late 2025. The…
Generative AI: What parents need to know
This podcast from the Victorian Academy of Teaching and Leadership is for parents and carers. Parents Victoria CEO…
Single-sex or co-ed: does it make a difference?
An article in the Age in May 2025 addressed a question that’s often on parents’ minds when choosing…
RbE case study: Ocean Grove Primary School
Ocean Grove Primary School began to bring Relationship based Education into the school in early 2022 with a…
Empowering teenage girls
This 2025 article from clinical psychologist Andrew Fuller focuses on teenage girls – their strengths and their challenges.…
150 years of public education in Victoria
2022 is the 150th anniversary of public education in Victoria.
Featured sections
Family
Engagement
Why parent-school partnerships are so important for kids, parents and schools.
Relationship Based Education
Why children need quality relationships to learn and thrive.
Parent Club Toolkit
Information, tips and templates to help you set up and manage a successful Parent Club.
Parents Victoria Membership
Why you should join us!
Parent Clubs, individuals and schools can be members.
Campaigns
Parents Victoria supports or participates in the following campaigns.
For Every Child campaign
This campaign is calling for full funding of all public schools. The campaign is led by the Australian Education Union and supported by groups representing
Know Your Country campaign
Parents Victoria is an ally of the Know Your Country campaign.
40km/h limit: RACV campaign
Parents Victoria supports the RACV’s call for all schools to have 40km/h speed limits on adjacent roads.