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School costs - PV media comment
Recent media stories in The Age and Herald-Sun have reported on the high costs of schooling in Victoria.…
School costs - PV media comment
Articles in today’s Age and Herald-Sun focus on the issue of under-funding of Victorian schools. The Age article…
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…
News & views
New school reports - PV media comment
Today’s Age reports on recently announced changes to Victorian school reports. The article begins: Victorian government schools are…
"Complete misuse" of NAPLAN for entry assessment
The CEO of the Australian Curriculum Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), Stephen Gniel has spoken out against the…
School costs - PV media comment
Recent media stories in The Age and Herald-Sun have reported on the high costs of schooling in Victoria.…
School costs - PV media comment
Articles in today’s Age and Herald-Sun focus on the issue of under-funding of Victorian schools. The Age article…
Student-free days: PV media comment
An article in today’s Age focuses on a call from the Australian Education Union (AEU) for more student-free…
Back-to-school message from Parents Victoria
Welcome to a new school year! We hope the summer break provided opportunities for rest, reconnection and enjoyment…
150 years of public education in Victoria
2022 is the 150th anniversary of public education in Victoria.
Featured issues
Public education a force for social cohesion
This article from education expert Pasi Sahlberg and economist Trevor Cobbold tackles the issue of public education and…
Study Work Grow website
The Study Work Grow website is a useful online resource to help senior students – and their families…
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…
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.