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Federal Election: campaigning for public education
Let’s make sure the political parties know that public education is an important issue for voters! ACSSO has…
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…
Vic & SA funding agreements announced
School funding agreements between the Federal Government and the governments of Victoria and South Australia were announced late…
School funding agreement passes Parliament
The Better and Fairer Schools (Funding and Reform) Bill was passed by Federal Parliament last night. Education Minister…
Under-funding of public schools: podcast
In this podcast produced by Kinship Carers Victoria, economist Trevor Cobbold talks us through the economic and structural…
News & views
Federal Election: campaigning for public education
Let’s make sure the political parties know that public education is an important issue for voters! ACSSO has…
Parent chat groups
The Age recently published an article about online chat groups that are often set up by parents within…
School uniform announcement
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan and Education Minister, Ben Carroll jointly announced – along with Parents Victoria CEO Gail…
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…
Low parent satisfaction: PV media comment
The Age reported yesterday on the recent decline in parent satisfaction with public schools in Victoria. The article…
New phonics test: PV media comment
The Age reports today on a new statewide phonics test for Year 1 students, which is much faster…
150 years of public education in Victoria
2022 is the 150th anniversary of public education in Victoria.
Featured issues
When we partner, everyone wins!
This webinar video features Dr Karen Mapp, professor of practice at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. Karen shares…
Young people and porn - information for parents
"It’s time we talked" is a violence prevention initiative that supports young people, parents, schools, government and the…
Public schools: doing more with less
Research published by Save Our Schools in 2025 shows clearly that Australian public schools bear a very large…
Ban children from social media?
Legislation to enforce the ban on under-16s using social media has been introduced into Federal Parliament.
Neuroplasticity and improving learning
“Neuroplasticity” is a long word, but it simply refers to the brain’s ability to build itself in response…
Phonics - guide for parents
Reading is a foundational life skill and a source of pleasure and wonder. It’s one of the most…
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
The campaign called for funding for all primary schools to employ locally approved First Nations Cultural Educators.
40km/h limit: RACV campaign
Parents Victoria supports the RACV’s call for all schools to have 40km/h speed limits on adjacent roads.
